Cassandra headband knitting pattern. This pattern includes a photo tutorial for Kitchener stitch.
 
Designed by: Maria Molodova.
 
Finished Size:
width: 12 cm (4.7’’);
circumference: 48 cm (18.9’’), to fit head circumference 53-58cm (20.8’’ – 22.83’’).

Yarn: Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca; 75 m/50 g), color 8908 Aqua Blue, 1 ball.

Recommended Yarn Substitution: Katia Merino Tweed.

Needles and Hooks:
5 mm (US size 8) needles for working flat;
5 mm (US size H/8) crochet hook for provisional cast on.
! We recommend to make a swatch to check the gauge. Adjust the needle size to obtain gauge.

Notions and other materials:
cable needle;
2 stitch holders;
2 stitch markers;
tapestry needle;
1.5 m of waste yarn for provisional cast on.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm [4″] in Stockinette st using 5 mm (US size 8) needles.

Techniques Used: provisional cast on, knitting, purling, knitting through the back loop, purling through the back loop, cables, working flat, increases, decreases, Kitchener stitch (tutorial included at the end of the file).
 
This pattern is also available in Russian here.