Diana Cable Headband

Diana is a true classic headband and a great introduction to cable knitting.  Not only a quick project to finish, Diana is fun to knit.

 “I love love love this headband! My first time knitting cables, I couldn’t believe how easy there were to do.” H Goodall

Knitting techniques include: 
3/3 LC - Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work. Knit next 3 sts, knit 3 sts from cable needle.
3/3 RC - Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold at back of work. Knit next 3 sts, knit 3 sts from cable needle.
Sl1k - Slip 1 stitch knitwise
Sl1p - Slip 1 stitch purlwise

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Light.
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn

Skill level: all

One size only (weight 50g) - Finished Measurements: Circumference - approx 49 cm; Width - 8 cm
Needle size 4mm straight needles, plus cable needle 
Tension: 20sts and 29 rows to 10cm square over Stocking Stitch

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 0.5 skeins)
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 Diana fits properly.