"Twistin the Night Away"

15 Needle (I used double pointed)Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky 1 skein 45 ydsGauge: 8.0 sts = 4"Finished headband is 19" around, 4" wideChild finished is 15-16" & 3" wideAdult Size OSFA

(*Child 2-6 Years)

Cast on 14 sts.(*Child Size: Cast on 10 sts. )

Row 1: K2, P2, repeat to endRow 2: P2, K2, repeat to end

Repeat till 7-7.5 (*5.5-6") depending on head size. About 20-22 rows.

Row 3: After you did the 7" (*5.5-6), K2,P2,K2 (K2,P2) You place these stitches on holder or just leave on needle.

Cast off 2 sts. K2,P2,k2,. (K2,P2)

Continuethe pattern on these 6 sts (*4)till piece measures 4" (*3"). Place on holder or just leave on needle.

Break yarn leaving a 6" tail (you use this to tack down the twist)

Pick up 6 (*4)sts from holder and continue in rib (K2 P2) (as the other side). After you done have the 6 (*4)sts.on a separate needle so you can cross them over each other. Heres why I like the dp.

Cross the 6 sts (*4)across the other 6 (*4)sts.

Work the 1st 6 (*4)sts in pattern then cast on 2 sts and work the next 6(*4) sts in pattern. Total of 14(*10) sts.

Continue in pattern till same as other side 7-7.5" (*5.5_6).

Cast off and sew cast on end to cast off

To use a thinner yarn cast on in sets of 4. 18, 22, 26, etc. and work same. Your going to have even # of stson each side when you cast off the 2 sts in the middle. (8,10,12 etc.)

2011 by Susan Menashe Please don't sell pattern, for private use only! Thanks!