Spundamentals: Zweig

Zweig

by Karen Lucas

This charming headband looks and feels amazing in a super-soft blend of Merino and Suri alpaca. Its simple stitch pattern makes it a perfect project for first-time cable knitters or for anyone who needs a last-minute gift. Pattern is both written and charted.

YARN: Fyberspates Axis Worsted (90% merino, 10% suri alpaca, 109yd per 50g skein), 1 skein (shown in “Parallax 9705”)

NEEDLES: US Size 7/4.5mm, or size needed to achieve gauge

GAUGE: 28 sts in cabled headband pattern is approx 3.75”, after blocking. Row gauge is not critical

NOTIONS: Cable needle, darning needle for seaming and weaving in ends