Hope Entangled

Hope is such a tricky word that gets thrown about in so many situations. Rarely does anything that we
hope for come simply, or without some struggles along the way. I was thinking heavily on this during
moments of personal change, growth, development, struggle, happiness, elation, frustration, and angst.
It wasn’t a bad thing or a good thing, it just was. I began to celebrate the entangled moments of
emotion, amidst the changes of the weather, the shortening of days, and relish the simplicity of quiet
moments with loved ones, and yes… I had bitterly cold ears and didn’t really appreciate that either. My
hair looked cute though, and I did NOT want to toss on a hat with that fortuitous happening; there are
days enough when that will be necessary. I had such a clear vision for this warm and beautifully simple
“Hope Entangled.” It sprang up into a pervasive cause for continued knitting and celebration, despite
the moments of frustration and cold which came before the hope and promise of dawn and a fresh
tomorrow.

Hope Entangled utilizes a mixture of simple techniques to make a beautiful accessory that looks complex
yet is easily achievable for adventurous beginners. You’ll find within an assembly tutorial, as well as
other helpful tips and tricks to walk you through the process from cast-on to completion.You’ll be
placing markers to track cable rows, slipping stitches in my preferred method, and rather than fussing
with a provisional cast on and join, you’ll be working a traditional cast-on and bind-off and then finishing
with your choice of either mattress stitch or whip stitch to join your ends, as the seam will be completely
concealed within your knotted portion.

Supplies Needed:
Sizes: Small (17-19” / 43-48cm); Medium (19-21” / 48-53cm); Large (21-23” / 53-58cm)
Yarn: Plucky Knitter Plucky Primo DK or Primo Worsted
Yardage: 70 (95, 125) yards ; 65 (85, 115) meters
Needles: US 7 / 4.5MM circular or DPNs
Notions: Cable Needle, Tapestry Needle, 3 Stitch Markers
DK Gauge: 22 Stitches by 34 Rows equals 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette Stitch
Worsted Gauge: 22 Stitches by 32 Rows equals 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette Stitch

See Last Page for Stitch Glossary

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CO & Setup:
CO 21 (25, 31) stitches using your preferred CO method.

Stockinette Setup:
Work straight in Stockinette Stitch, repeating Rows 1-2 for 3.25 (4, 4) inches / 8.5 (10, 10) cm.
When your work measures the required length, continue below with either the written or
charted cable instructions for your desired size.

Row 1 (WS): P across.

Row 2 (RS): K across.

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Hope Entangled – Size Small

Written Instructions:

Setup Row 1 WS: K4, P6, K1, P6, K4.

Repeat Rows 2-9.

Work Repeat Rows 2-9 a total of 16 times.
Row 2 (RS): WYIF S1P TBL, K9, P1, C6L, K4, PM around edge ST to mark cable row.
Row 3 (WS) and all following WS rows: WYIF S1P TBL, K3, P6, K1, P6, K4.
Row 4: WYIF S1P TBL, K9, P1, K10.
Row 6: WYIF S1P TBL, PM around edge ST to mark cable row, K3, C6R, P1, K10.
Row 8: WYIF S1P TBL, K9, P1, K10.
After completing the final repeat of Rows 2-9, work Rows 10-15. Then, on the next RS row, bind
off all stitches knit-wise, and leaving a generous length attached, break yarn.
Row 10: WYIF S1P TBL, K9, P1, C6L, K4, PM around edge ST to mark cable row.
Rows 11, 13, 15: WYIF S1P TBL, K3, P6, K1, P6, K4.
Row 12: WYIF S1P TBL, K9, P1, K10.
Row 14: WYIF S1P TBL, PM around edge ST to mark cable row, K3, C6R, P1, K10.
Continue with Finishing Instructions on page 9.

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Hope Entangled – Size Small

Charted Instructions:

Chart Repeat (Rows 2-9): Work a total of 16 times.

Work Rows 10-15 once.
On the next RS row, bind off all stitches knit-wise, and leaving a generous length attached,
break yarn.
Continue with Finishing Instructions on page 9.

Notes:
*For a finished slip stitch edge/edging start each row as follows: S1P WYIF Tbl.
**Place a stitch marker around the first stitch of all RC rows and around the last stitch of all LC
rows.

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Hope Entangled – Size Medium

Written Instructions:

Chart Setup Row 1 WS: K4, P8, K1, P8, K4.

Repeat Rows 2-13.

Work Repeat Rows 2-13 a total of 12 times.
Row 2 (RS): WYIF S1P TBL, K11, P1, C8L, K4, PM around edge ST to mark cable row.
Row 3 (WS) and all following WS rows: WYIF S1P TBL, K3, P8, K1, P8, K4.
Row 4, 6: WYIF S1P TBL, K11, P1, K12.
Row 8: WYIF S1P TBL, PM around edge ST to mark cable row, K3, C8R, P1, K12.
Row 10, 12: WYIF S1P TBL, K11, P1, K12.
After completing the final repeat of Rows 2-13, work Rows 14-21. Then, on the next RS row, bind
off all stitches knit-wise, and leaving a generous length attached, break yarn.
Row 14 (RS): WYIF S1P TBL, K11, P1, C8L, K4, PM around edge ST to mark cable row.
Row 15, 17, 19, 21: WYIF S1P TBL, K3, P8, K1, P8, K4.
Row 16, 18: WYIF S1P TBL, K11, P1, K12.
Row 20: WYIF S1P TBL, PM around edge ST to mark cable row, K3, C8R, P1, K12.
Continue with Finishing Instructions on page 9.

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Hope Entangled – Medium

Charted Instructions:

Chart Repeat (Rows 2-13): Work a total of 12 times.

Work Rows 14-21 once.
On the next RS row, bind off all stitches knit-wise, and leaving a generous length attached,
break yarn.
Continue with Finishing Instructions on page 9.

Notes:
*For a finished slip stitch edge/edging start each row as follows: S1P WYIF Tbl.
**Place a stitch marker around the first stitch of all RC rows and around the last stitch of all LC
rows.

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Hope Entangled – Size Large

Written Instructions:

Chart Setup Row 1 WS: K5, P10, K1, P10, K5.

Repeat Rows 2-17.

Work Repeat Rows 2-17 a total of 10 times.
Row 2 (RS): WYIF S1P TBL, K14, P1, C10L, K5, PM around edge st to mark cable row.
Row 3 (WS) and all following WS rows: WYIF S1P TBL, K4, P10, K1, P10, K5.
Row 4, 6, 8: WYIF S1P TBL, K14, P1, K15.
Row 10: WYIF S1P TBL, PM around edge ST to mark cable row, K4, C10R, P1, K15.
Row 12, 14, 16: WYIF S1P TBL, K14, P1, K15.
After completing the final repeat of Rows 2-17, work Rows 18-27. Then, on the next RS row, bind
off all stitches knit-wise, and leaving a generous length attached, break yarn.
Row 18 (RS): WYIF S1P TBL, K14, P1, C10L, K5, PM around edge st to mark cable row.
Row 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 (WS) and all following WS rows: WYIF S1P TBL, K4, P10, K1, P10, K5.
Row 20, 22, 24: WYIF S1P TBL, K14, P1, K15.
Row 26: WYIF S1P TBL, PM around edge ST to mark cable row, K4, C10R, P1, K15.
Continue with Finishing Instructions on page 9.

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Hope Entangled – Size Large

Charted Instructions:

Chart Repeat (Rows 2-17): Work a total of 10 times.

Work Rows 18-27 once.
On the next RS row, bind off all stitches knit-wise, and leaving a generous length attached,
break yarn.
Continue with Finishing Instructions on page 9.

Notes:
*For a finished slip stitch edge/edging start each row as follows: S1P WYIF Tbl.
**Place a stitch marker around the first stitch of all RC rows and around the last stitch of all LC
rows.

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Finishing Instructions:

Gently wet or steam block your work to ensure that the edges lay flat, cables are open, and
stitches are defined without overstretching.

Then, tie your band into a loose knot, keeping wrong sides down, and the twist hidden within
the folds of the knot.

Use mattress or whip stitch to join the cast-on and bind-off edges.

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Gently shift your knot to cover the seam before tightening the knot into place, and you’re
done! Your own Hope Entangled headband is ready to wear!

Schematic:

A. Stockinette Length: 3.25 (4, 4)

inches / 8.5 (10, 10) cm
B. Cable Band Length: 17 (19.25, 21.5)
inches / 43 (49, 55) cm

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Stitch Glossary

BO = bind off C10L or 5/5 LC = cable 10 STs left. Slip 5

stitches from your working needle onto a
C6L or 3/3 LC = cable 6 STs left. Slip 3
cable needle and hold to the front of your
stitches from your working needle onto a
work. Knit 5 stitches from your working
cable needle and hold to the front of your
needle, and then work the 5 stitches held
work. Knit 3 stitches from your working
on your cable needle.
needle, and then work the 3 stitches held
on your cable needle. C10R or 5/5 RC = cable 10 STs right. Slip 5
stitches from your working needle onto a
C6R or 3/3 RC = cable 6 STs right. Slip 3
cable needle and hold to the back of your
stitches from your working needle onto a
work. Knit 5 stitches from your working
cable needle and hold to the back of your
needle, and then work the 5 stitches held
work. Knit 3 stitches from your working
on your cable needle.
needle, and then work the 3 stitches held
on your cable needle. CM = cable marker
C8L or 4/4 LC = cable 8 STs left. Slip 4 CO = cast on
stitches from your working needle onto a
K = knit
cable needle and hold to the front of your
work. Knit 4 stitches from your working P = purl
needle, and then work the 4 stitches held
PM = place marker
on your cable needle.
RS = right side of work
C8R or 4/4 RC = cable 8 STs right. Slip 4
stitches from your working needle onto a S1P = slip one stitch, as if to purl
cable needle and hold to the back of your
SM = slip marker
work. Knit 4 stitches from your working
needle, and then work the 4 stitches held TBL = through the back loop
on your cable needle.
WS = wrong side of work
WYIB = with yarn held in back of work

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