Berry Bow

A little bow. A lot of cosy. Meet Berry Bow: a cheerful ear warmer with a rich berry band and a golden centre wrap. Soft garter texture and a gathered front make this a satisfying project for cool-day walks, colourful winter outfits and thoughtful handmade gifts. KNIT EVERY ROW The design starts with two simple rectangles: the main band and a small centre wrap. Work flat on straight needles using knit stitches throughout, then follow the illustrated steps to join the band and create the soft bow shape. No purl stitches, shaping or knitting in the round. THREE ADULT STARTING SIZES Choose a starting size for a 52, 56 or 60 cm head measurement, or use the custom-length calculation. At the reference gauge, the relaxed band lengths are approximately 46.7, 50.6 and 53.9 cm, with a width of about 10 cm. The guide explains how to swatch, measure and check the fit before sewing. INSIDE YOUR GUIDE • 9 colourful illustrated pages • Materials and yarn planning allowances • Washed-swatch and gauge guidance • Three adult starting sizes and custom-fit calculations • Clear written instructions for both pieces • Band-joining and centre-wrap diagrams • A plain-band option and colour variations • Practical fitting fixes and care guidance • A printable row tracker and project record YOUR COLOURS, YOUR KIND OF COSY Choose the berry-and-gold pairing, keep everything in one shade, or make a plain ear warmer by leaving out the centre wrap. Use smooth worsted / Aran yarn with good recovery and 4.5 mm / US 7 needles as a starting point, adjusting the needle size to match your gauge. A beginner project for knitters who can cast on, knit and cast off. Simple sewing finishes the two short joins. Put the kettle on, choose your colours and enjoy your next cosy cast-on.