Well, I finished my reworked headband/earwarmer for running, and as Goldilocks said, it’s just right. (And on the second try, not third!) This one is good and snug, even along the bottom across the back, it stays put, and the ponytail hole is the perfect size (though if you have tons and tons of hair, you might need a larger hole).
Here’s the front:
And here’s the back:
OK, maybe it’s on the verge of dorky from this angle… BUT IT WORKS.
- Pattern: Fitness Headband/Earwarmer with Ponytail Hole (my own! download pattern PDF here, or on Ravelry)
- Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm), 40″ circular (used magic loop technique)
- Yarn: Zitron Trekking Hand Art, 511 Trinidad colorway
- Notes: 2×2 ribbing, ponytail hole in back, short row shaping to create ear/neck flap
- Started 10/27/09, finished 10/30/09
- Link to my Ravelry project page (login required)
Now I just have to make a second pair of fingerless gloves so I have a spare set (and I have just enough yarn left).
