Tansy Tie

The Tansy Tie is a really useful accessory; wear it as a belt, a tie or as a scarf, or be experimental and wear it as a headband! The Tansy Tie is an easy pattern to make and a great introduction to cabling.

“I was really worried about knitting cable and getting the different stitch patterns right, but have found it really easy!”  Kim F

Knitting techniques include: 1 x 1 rib, moss (or seed) stitch, working cable pattern from a chart
Photographed in the colour Alpaca Light
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn
Skill level: all
One size only (weight 100g) Length - 176 cm
Needle size: 4 mm needles 
Tension: 18sts and 22 rows to 10cm square over Moss Stitch using 4mm needles

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need 2 balls)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need 1 skein)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need 2 balls)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need 2 balls)

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure Tansy fits properly (although tension isn't crucial for this project).