The Companion (Scarf / Headband)

This scrappy accessory was inspired by the look of a square scarf rolled or folded and tied around the neck. This design mimics that look without folding the knitted fabric.

In practice, this companion piece doubles as a headband. I love accessories and clothing that have multiple purposes. The ribbing in this project makes it stretch both laterally and vertically making it even more versatile!

I hope this project helps you use some of your scraps or one-of-a-kind skeins, make something to match a larger project, and explore the possibilities of this little accessory.

Materials:

• US Size 8 / 5 mm Almost any needle type will do! Circular needles, straight needles, or even double-pointed needles!
• Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)

Yarn:
About 40-60 yds / 36.5 - 55 m of DK weight yarn

What I Used:
Rockies DK from Explorer Knits + Fibers in the colorway Karma Chameleon
44 yds / 40 m of this 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn

Dimensions:
1.5” / 3.75 cm x 29” / 73.5 cm (or custom length)
The sizing of this is customizable and described in the pattern.


Gauge:

• 15 st by 8 rows per 1.5”x1.5” / 3.75 cm x 3.75 cm square

This is an unconventional gauge size, why these measurements? Gauge often is different in a small number of stitches. Because this is a narrow project with only a few stitches, I used the width of the final object to measure gauge. Because this is scrappy, small, quick and does not require blocking, I would recommend skipping a gauge swatch and going for it! (gasp!) You can measure the gauge when you have about 1.5” / cm of the body or about 8 rows


Skills in this Pattern:

• Right Leaning Increase (Make 1 Right)
• Right Leaning Decrease (Knit 2 Together & Knit 3 Together)
• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Knitting flat
• Ribbing
• Knit in Pattern

A printer-friendly version is also available in grey scale with limited pictures.

Pattern Support
I am happy to help! If you have an issue, error, or question about a pattern please email me at hello.cmw.create@gmail.com.
Always include “The Companion” in your email subject line.

For more information, see: https://www.cynthiamwright.net/the-companion