Merry Sashi Headband
Kid / Adult
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'Merry Sashi Headband' is a simple, cozy, and festive accessory for the holiday season. Wear it on its own or pair it with the 'Merry Sashi Vest Junior' for a charming December set that brings together warmth and winter magic.
The headband is worked flat in garter stitch using three strands of brushed wool held together. This creates a dense, warm, and soft fabric that keeps its shape beautifully during wear. The firm texture provides a calm, even surface for the decorative embroidery and makes the headband both stretchy and comfortable to wear.
Three small Christmas trees are embroidered on top using sashiko-inspired decorative stitching. The 'Merry Sashi Headband' combines classic techniques-provisional cast-on, grafting (Kitchener stitch), and i-cord edges-with a simple construction and a clean, graphic expression. It is a quick, satisfying gift idea and a perfect last-minute December project.

Sizes:
Small: fits head circumference 19–20.5 in (48–52 cm)
Medium: fits head circumference 20.5–22 in (52–56 cm)
Large: fits head circumference 22–22.75 in (56–58 cm)

Gauge:
Brushed Wool (3 strands held together = approx. WPI 5, bulky weight):
12 sts / 25 rows in garter stitch = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm)
Suggested needles:
US 10–10.75 (6–7 mm) circular needle, 16–24 in (40–60 cm)
Additional tools:
Waste yarn or cord for provisional cast-on
Tapestry needle for embroidery
Stitch marker to indicate the right side
Difficulty:
Advanced beginner. Techniques include provisional cast-on, grafting/Kitchener stitch, i-cord edging, and decorative embroidery.
Recommended yarn for the headband:
Quality A: 50 (50–100) 100 g Brushed Wool
50 g ≈ 164 yd (150 m) - 3 strands held together
Quality B: 50 (50) 50 g Hjerte Alpaca
50 g ≈ 183 yd (167 m) - 6 strands held together
Note: Using alternative yarns may affect both fit and overall appearance.
Recommended yarn for embroidery:
Tree tops: 50 g green Hjerte Alpaca (6 strands held together) or leftover green yarn
Tree trunks: 50 g brown Hjerte Alpaca (6 strands held together) or leftover brown yarn