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Mi Belle HAT Knitting pattern — Free!

This warm hat is adorned with festive bells worked in twisted cables, and topped with a pom pom.

Finished Measurements:  22" and 24" head circumferences.

Yarn: Cascade Pacific Bulky

Pattern is a free download from Cascade Yarn's website

Headband With A Twist Knitting pattern

This headband can be worn turban style or with the twist positioned at the side, as shown in the photo. While it may look difficult, it is very easy with written and clear charted instructions. Only the twisted portion requires a cable needle. The rest of the headband requires only knit, purl and slipped stitches.

Finished Measurements: Can be knit to exact head circumference

Yarn: laceweight or sport weight yarn.

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Diamond Cable Headband Knitting Pattern

This refined, classy headband features a simple diamond cable design. Instructions are written and charted. Requiring only 70 yards of yarn for the unlined version, this is a perfect project for leftover yarn. Make it in Sport weight yarn and add an optional stockinette lining if extra warmth is desired.

The directions explain how to customize the fit. The headband is worked flat and ends are sewn together.

Finished Measurements: 20 inches (50cm) but can be customized.

Yarn: Sport.

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Upbraid Headband knitting Pattern — Free!

This snug-fitting headband will work up in a snap in Chunky yarn.

Finished Measurements: 18”, 20” or 22”

Yarn: Paton’s Alpaca Blend, Bulky

Free pattern available here

Basketweave scarf Knitting pattern

This fully reversible cable scarf  looks the same on both sides, so you don't need to worry which way the wind is blowing. This basketweave pattern is one of 4 reversible cable patterns included.

Finished Measurements: 11" X 60"

Yarn: Berroco Vintage (52% acrylic/40% wool/8% nylon)

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Turbie Twist Headband Knitting pattern

This headband has a small amount of cable-work and is perfect for knitters who want to learn to cable. Detailed written and charted instructions are provided for the center twist cable. Can be worked in sport, worsted or aran weight yarns. Perfect for leftover yarn.

The directions explain how to create customize the fit. The back of the headband has a two-button closure.

Finished Measurements: Can be knit to exact head circumference

Yarn: Sport, DK or Worsted. Sample in red is worked in Sport weight.

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A versatile shawl or blanket available in two sizes. Combines lace and cables with a little embroidery embellishment.

Finished Measurements: 22" x 72" shawl, 33" x 72" shawl, 44" x 72" shawl, 55" x 72" afghan, 66" x 72" afghan

Yarn: Any light-worsted yarn. Photographed sample worked in 100% wool worsted.

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Xcellent Shawl Knitting pattern— Free!

Lots of edging interest, garter and Indian stitch set this worsted weight shawl apart. An easy and quick project that can be made in one of three sizes.

Finished Measurements: Small: 61" x 15" , Medium: 74.5" x 18", Large: 88" x 21"

Yarn: Knit Picks Preciosa Tonal Worsted (100% Merino Wool)

Pattern is free from Knotions.

arabesque shawl Knitting pattern

A graceful, crescent shaped shawl inspired by arabesque designs, that can be worn in a variety of ways. The shawl is knit in one piece with lacy designs on both selvedge edges. The crossed stitches that create the oval shapes are made with the clever use of a cable needle.

Finished Measurements: 71" wide X 15" deep (at center back)

Yarn: Knit Picks Diadem yarn (Fingering; 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Mulberry Silk).

Buy: from Ravelry or Knit Picks.

Imeline Shawl Knitting pattern

A triangular lace shawl in the Estonian tradition featuring cluster stitches and knit in a single piece with no sewing required.

Finished Measurements: Medium, 68" wingspan x 34" length (at center back), and Large, 90" wingspan x 40" length (at center back. The sample is the large.

Yarn: Worked in Knit Picks Luminance yarn, (laceweight; 100% silk) color Zen.

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