Product Description
This charming Penelope Headband is knitted from side to side, starting on the left back band, main body front band and right back band with buttonhole. Wear it with the matching Penelope Scarf for a complete look. Look for Penelope Scarf on my Loveknitting Shop too!
Yarn: 40 yards of fingering weight yarn
Needle: US 6/4mm needle
Finished Size Length: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Stretches to 24 inches (61cm) Width: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm)
Gauge 25sts & 29 rows in stockinette stitch, using US6/4mm needles = 4”/10cm (after blocking)
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Happy knitting !
Lilia Vanini / LiliaCraftParty
Penelope Headband by Lilia Vanini
What Is Being Made
The Penelope Headband is a knitted accessory designed by independent designer Lilia Vanini. This one-size headband measures 21 inches in length with the ability to stretch up to 24 inches, and features a width of 3.75 inches. The finished piece is secured with a decorative button closure, making it both functional and stylish for everyday wear.
Craft and Primary Technique
This project is created using the knitting craft, making it an ideal pattern for beginner-level knitters. The straightforward construction and accessible stitch patterns allow new knitters to develop fundamental skills while producing a wearable finished garment. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal use.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The Penelope Headband utilizes stockinette stitch as its primary stitch pattern. This classic knitting stitch creates a smooth, polished fabric with a flat appearance on the right side. The pattern includes a comprehensive abbreviations guide at the end of the document to support knitters in understanding all stitch instructions, with any special abbreviations unique to this design clearly noted within the pattern itself.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This headband requires 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, providing ample yardage to complete the full length while allowing for gauge swatching and adjustments. Knitters will need US 6/4mm needles as the primary tool for construction. Additional notions include a 4mm cable needle, a stitch marker for tracking stitches, and one button measuring 0.75 inches (2cm) in diameter for the closure detail. Blocking boards and pins are recommended for finishing, and a row counter is optional but helpful for tracking progress.
Gauge and Construction Details
The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 26 rows in stockinette stitch over 4 inches (10cm) when worked on US 6/4mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring the headband reaches its intended finished measurements and stretches appropriately to fit comfortably.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Lilia Vanini |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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