This pattern is made for two yarn weights: bulky and worsted. 

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Finished Measurements: 

Finished size of band is 17”/43 cm (fits average adult head 20-22”/51-56 cm), length approx. 9”/23 cm. Pattern contains written and charted instructions. 

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Gauge: 

Bulky version:

18 sts x 22 rounds = 4'' (10 cm) on size US 10 (6 mm) needles in pattern after blocking.

Worsted version:

21 sts x 24 rounds = 4'' (10 cm) on size US 8 (5 mm) needles in pattern after blocking.

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Needles: 

For Bulky version

Size US 7 (4.5 mm) and size US 1 0 (6 mm) circular (circ) needles 1 6''/40 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

One set (5) of double pointed needles (dpns) size US 1 0 (6 mm), or size to obtain gauge

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For Worsted version

Size US 6 (4 mm) and size US 8 (5 mm) circular needles 1 6''/40 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

One set (5) of double pointed needles (dpns) size US 8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge

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Notions: 
Markers, tapestry needle, cable needle.

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Materials: 

For Bulky version

Yarn:

Approximately 170 yds/153 m of bulky weight yarn

Sample is made with 2 skeins of Tahki Yarns Lana (100% Organic Merino Wool, 92 yd/83 m in 1.75 oz/50 gr); #002 Tan

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For Worsted version

Yarn:

Approximately 1 90 yds/171 m of worsted weight yarn

2 skeins of KnitPicks Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 110 yd/100 m in 1.75oz/50 gr); Twilight

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Difficulty: Intermediate. 

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Pattern Style: both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. The cable pattern is written and charted.

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