cabled headband

i started this ages ago for my mom, but as with many of my projects, i put it down just before it was finished. i say its because i get bored, but i think its really because i just don't want to let the baby go yet. ridiculous. anyway, i tossed it in my luggage back in april and last night finally pulled it out and finished it up. i have one just like it in a light brown baby alpaca, but i have to say, i think this periwinkle one is even better.

cabled headband

pattern: original by Far North Yarn Co.

material: reynolds, andean alpaca regal, 90% alpaca, 10% wool - bulky (297)

i like the way kay wrote the pattern for joining this in the back. it starts with a provisional cast on and then joins with a kitchener stitch at the end so it ends up seamless. very cool. (did i really just refer to a knitting technique as "very cool"? wow.)

if you've never worn a headband in the winter instead of a hat, you should give it a try. its nice and cozy without making you too hot.