Aoki Leaf Motif Headband

Aoki Headband is a great way to practise knitting embossed motifs.  This is a perfect kit for a novice knitter who is starting to experiment with left and right decreases and the difference each makes to a finished item.

“My daughter loves this and now I have to make the Maddie Dress to go with it!” Juliet B

Knitting techniques include: 
inc1k- Knit into front and back of st
inc2 - Knit into front, back and front of st
k2tog - knit two together
p2tog - purl 2 sts together
p3tog - purl 3 sts together
ssk - slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit together through back of loop
sskpo - slip 2 knitwise together, knit 1, pass slipped sts over
yo - yarn over

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Light.
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Medium yarn
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
One Size only (weight 100g) Finished Measurements Width - 8cm; Length [excluding ties] - 45cm
Knitted on 4 mm straight needles (not included)

Tension: Not crucial.

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need 1 ball)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need 2 x 0.25 skeins and work 2 strands together at the same time)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need 1 ball)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need 1 ball)​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.