VIP Wristband by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr

VIP Wristband

Knitting
August 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter st
US 8 - 5.0 mm
210 yards (192 m)
One size fits all
English

Pattern description from Knockdown Knits: “This quick, easy wristband is just the ticket to getting into the after-party. make them for your visiting team in their team colors to show them a little love after the game. Knit in garter stitch, then felted, you can crank these out in no time at all. The VIP is added on using the needle-felting method. There are also additional instructions if you want your wristbands to have a little surprise - you can make them glow under black light!”

Skill Level: Fresh Meat

Materials:

  • Plymouth Yarn Galway (100% wool; 210 yd. 192m per 3.5 oz. 100g skein: 1 skein #154 orange
  • US 8 5mm straight needles
  • Felting needle
  • Wool roving in preferred color (this was done in deep purple)
  • Zippered pillowcase for felting
  • To make it glow: Manic Panic Electric Sunshine hair color. Any hair color that is labeled as glowing under black light and in a similar color as your yarn will work! (You can purchase it at beauty supply stores, some funky clothing stores - think hot topic, but not part of that chain - and on line at www.manicpanic.com.)
  • Rubber gloves

Finished Measurements:

  • Circumference: 7.5”

Gauge is not crucial for this project.