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"Frenchy" Turban

$8.00

The Frenchy Turban is a vintage-inspired turban knitting pattern inspired by the elegant headwrap styles of the 1950s. Knit seamlessly with allover bobble texture and extra-long ties that can be styled in a bow or knot, this retro turban is both practical and glamorous. Inspired by the sassy Pink Lady from Grease and designed to pair perfectly with the Frenchy Blouse, it’s the perfect vintage accessory for covering curlers or adding a chic finishing touch to any outfit.

The Frenchy Turban is a vintage-inspired turban knitting pattern inspired by the elegant headwrap styles of the 1950s. Knit seamlessly with allover bobble texture and extra-long ties that can be styled in a bow or knot, this retro turban is both practical and glamorous. Inspired by the sassy Pink Lady from Grease and designed to pair perfectly with the Frenchy Blouse, it’s the perfect vintage accessory for covering curlers or adding a chic finishing touch to any outfit.

  • One size. Adjustable ties.

  • fingering weight; quantity given is approximate, may vary based on yarn used

    300 yards/275 meters of fingering weight yarn

  • GAUGE: 27 sts x 38 rows = 4”/10.2 cm larger needle, after blocking

    Use size needed to obtain gauge for main fabric, 1 size smaller for ribbing. The following are suggestions.

    ♥ Main Fabric: US 3/3.25 mm 16” circular needle & preferred needles for small circumference (magic loop or DPNs); +1 extra needle for 3 needle Bind Off

    ♥ Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm needles for working flat

  • ♥  stitch markers, locking stitch markers

    ♥  tapestry needle

    ♥  row counter (recommended)

  • Some techniques used:

    ♥ knitting & purling, flat & in the round

    ♥ increasing & decreasing

    ♥ picking up stitches

    ♥ pleating

    ♥ working a stitch pattern

    ♥ 3 needle bind off