This asymmetrical headband with a quirky name makes a great addition to your wardrobe or gift for a friend. It knits up quickly with Cascade 128 or other bulky weight yarn. The one-by-one cables at the edges and the wide drunkard’s path cable give this headband a modern twist.
Designing takes me a long time. An image forms in my head, and I try to make the knitting match my idea. It usually takes a bit of drawing and experimenting and of course ripping out and knitting again. That’s ok, I like the process. Then there is the issue of getting my ideas and words to get onto paper (computer) so other people can understand.
Earlier this week I finished the write-up and published my Drunkard’s Path Headband as a free Ravelry pattern. I edited my own pattern so I read and reread, checked the math, checked the charts, and checked the written words. Do let me know if you find errors and I will fix them – suggestions for improvements would also be appreciated.
In addition to the pattern I wrote lesson plans and taught a cable workshop using the pattern. Fun to teach, but more complex than the Cable Me Cozy workshop I have offered.
The recommended yarn is Cascade 128 which is a bulky superwash merino. It knits up so quickly with bright fun colors and I highly recommend giving it a try. My Cable Me Cozy pattern uses 128 as well. In fact, if you purchase a skein of Cascade 128, you can easily make the headband and then one or two Cozies. Warning: although this is a superwash merino, I suggest washing this by hand or at least drying flat. It does have a tendency to felt just a bit.
I knit another Drunkard’s Path Headband this week – my pattern seemed so sad with just one project. The second one is a buttery lemon yellow, and you can expect to see a photo on my blog soon. I may even knit a few of these for my gift box – quick and easy.
So please knit one or two for yourself or to give as a gift. Let me know if you do and please post on Ravelry – I love to see photos or at least know someone is knitting my patterns.
8 Stitch Cable
