Quhirl

A simple encircling headband with a braided appearance. Quirl is an old Scots word applied to many circular, whirly things, from millstones to spindles

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Ooskit 100% British Wool; 240yds / 220m per 100g skein)
1 skein in shade Horkel

Needles and Notions
Two gauge-size needles (any length)
Tapestry needle

Gauge
25 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4in over pattern using gauge-size needles.
Use 3.5mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
Adjustable – to fit heids of any size.

Pattern notes
This headband is comprised of two strips that are cast on provisionally and knitted back and forth, with a slipped-stitch edging, following a chart. After being worked to the desired length, the first strip is joined with a three needle bind off, the second strip is then wound around the first and similarly joined, forming a twisted circle.

Quick to make, and a great stash busting project, this pattern is part of a small collection featuring motifs from Norah Gaughan’s brilliant Twisted Stitch Sourcebook.