Введение
Cloudberry Bandana
Far to the north, where cloudberries glow against the tundra like tiny embers, their jewel-like hues feel like gifts in themselves. And no matter the latitude, a cozy burst of color around your neck brings that same quiet joy! Our Cloudberry Bandana pattern, knit in our incredibly soft 100% cashmere Nigh DK yarn, is just such a treasure, the kind of present that warms the heart of giver and receiver alike.
You’ll knit this bandana from the top edge down, starting with a tiny stockinette rolled edge and decreasing every row on both sides to create a shallow triangle. This versatile little scarf is totally adorable, whether styled with the bottom point in back or in front; worn loose or tied; wrapped once or wrapped twice!
Reminiscent of the cloudberry’s plump, clustered form, double seed stitch gives this bandana its wonderfully squishy, touchable texture. Nigh DK’s round, even spin provides clear stitch definition, softened by the dreamy halo of pure cashmere.
Made from the finest 100% Mongolian cashmere, Nigh DK is a streamlined yet substantial weight, feather-light yet toasty. It knits up into a gorgeous, kitten-soft fabric with a relaxed drape, heavenly for next-to-skin wear and an absolute joy on your needles!
Choose from nearly two dozen inspiring colors, some heathered, some solid, from foggy Raindrop Blue to rich Warm Cognac and deep Harbor Blue… There’s a color of Nigh DK for everyone!
Two skeins of Nigh DK make one Cloudberry Bandana, or pick up a third skein, and you can make two! Soft as a cloud, sweet as a berry, and glowing with warmth and joy, it’s the perfect make-two, keep-one gift knit for your nearest and dearest.
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.
Story written by Andrea Lotz for Purl Soho.
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Materials
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Nigh DK, 100% cashmere yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/ DK-weight yarn is 199 yards/ 55 grams; approximately 250 total yards required. We used the colors Harbor Blue, Raindrop Blue, and Warm Cognac (NOTE: Some colors are no longer available).
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 24-inch circular knitting needles (NOTE: You can use longer needles if you like, but they may feel a little finicky toward the end when you’re working on fewer stitches!)
GAUGE
22 stitches and 43 rows = 4 inches in double seed stitch (see Notes)
SIZE
- Finished Length of Wingspan: 41¼ inches wide
- Finished Depth from Point to Middle of Cast-On Edge: 10¼ inches
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern works over a multiple of 2 plus 7 stitches.
TIPS
To avoid having misshapen points and taut edges, follow the pattern just as written and do not add an additional selvage stitch or slip the edge stitches. Keep your decreases loose and do not knit the edge stitches too tightly, and you’ll love how your bandana turns out!
DOUBLE SEED STITCH: FOR GAUGE SWATCH
Cast on an odd number of stitches.
Rows 1 and 2: *K1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Rows 3 and 4: *P1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for pattern.
PATTERN
Cast on 227 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
TIP: When you’re casting on so many stitches, it really helps to place a marker or piece of scrap yarn every 50 stitches. That way, if you lose count, you won’t have to recount all the stitches. Just remember to remove these markers when you work the Set-Up Row.
Set-Up Row 1 (right side): K1, slip slip knit (ssk), purl to last 3 stitches, knit 2 together (k2tog), k1. [225 stitches]
Set-Up Row 2 (wrong side): P1, purl 2 together (p2tog), knit to last 3 stitches, slip slip purl (ssp), p1. [223 stitches]
Row 1: K1, ssk, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k1, k2tog, k1. [2 stitches decreased]
Row 2: P1, p2tog, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k1, ssp, p1. [2 stitches decreased]
Row 3: K1, ssk, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p1, k2tog, k1. [2 stitches decreased]
Row 4: P1, p2tog, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p1, ssp, p1. [2 stitches decreased]
Repeat Rows 1–4 twenty-six more times until 7 stitches remain, ending with Row 4.
Next Row (right side): K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. [5 stitches remain]
Next Row (wrong side): P2tog, p1, ssp. [3 stitches remain]
Next Row: Slip 1, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over (sk2p). [1 stitch remains]
Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitch.
Weave in ends and gently wet block.
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Learn About Nigh DK + All Our Beautiful Yarns
Cast on for one of our free knitting patterns in Nigh DK, made with the most exquisite, amazingly soft 100% Mongolian cashmere you can imagine! This DK-weight yarn has four even plies and knits into a beautiful, even fabric with a soft halo that floats above the fabric’s surface, a distinctive characteristic of fine cashmere yarns. Cast on with nearly two dozen colors for incredibly special accessories, baby gifts, and even socks! For more inspiration, explore all of our knitting patterns and all of our beautiful yarn!
More Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our collection of (mostly free!) Nigh DK knitting patterns and cast on!
More Light Worsted/ DK-Weight Yarns
- Shop our entire collection of light worsted/DK-weight yarns (What does DK-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to DK yarn will answer your questions and demystify.)
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial, our Yarn Substitution article, and our Complete Guide To Yarn for lots of helpful information.
More Yarns With Similar Fiber
- Shop Nigh Aran + Nigh Fine, this yarn’s aran-weight and lace- to fingering-weight siblings
- Shop cashmere yarn (What makes cashmere so special? Learn all about this amazing fiber in our guide to cashmere yarn!)
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