This pattern is included in my new book, Cozy Cables. You can purchase the printed book here.

Snow Tracks features a simple but striking cable that gives the illusion of downhill ski impressions in the fresh snow. Delicate bobbles are encased between the cables, mimicking snowballs rolling downhill between the tracks. This is an ideal project for portable, on-the-go knitting. The band of garter stitch at the back of the headband is slightly wider for ease of wear and optimal stretch. For a larger circumference, add more row repeats. This pattern is charted and includes written instructions.

CONSTRUCTION
This headband is worked back and forth on straight needles and then seamed together using a 3-needle bind-off. You’ll also need some waste yarn in a matching weight for the provisional cast-on.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE
One size to fit adult head size 16 to 23 inches
(40.5 to 58.5 cm)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
4 inches (10 cm) wide x 16 inches (40.5 cm) circumference, blocked

MATERIALS
YARN
Worsted weight, Woolfolk Far (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®), 142 yds (130 m) per 50-g skein

YARDAGE
70 yards (64 m)
Shown In Colorway 01 (1 skein)
Any worsted weight yarn can be used for this pattern.

NEEDLES
For headband
US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

For 3-needle bind-off
One US 7 (4.5 mm) DPN, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Blocking materials

GAUGE
23 sts & 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in cable pattern worked flat (blocked)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on
3-needle bind-off
Bobbles