This Headband was created to match the knit club’s Festive Fall Mittens. This project uses simple increases and decreases to create the lovely fall design. You will have stitch counts change from row to row which allows you time to trust your knitting skills. Wet blocking will help your design bloom and smooth out. Your instructions are both written and charted for your convenience. I’ve also included stitch counts to help keep you on track. Happy knitting!

• Yarn: 1 skein of Berroco Ultra Alpaca in color #6268. This is a worsted weight, 50% Peruvian Highland Wool and 50% Superfine Alpaca. Made in Peru

• Needles: US #5 (3.75 mm) 40-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge. I used one needle size for the entire project.

• Notions needed: stitch markers, darning needle.

• Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows in 4” in stockinette stitch blocked. Size: Medium Adult 3.75” wide by 19” blocked and unstretched