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crochet, crystal palace yarn, fjord, knitting, knitting review, knitty gritty, lola ehrlich, spring summer collection 2012, the met ball 2012, toques, turban, urban turban, vogue, vogue knitting winter 2012, whistler
Magazine: Vogue Knitting International Winter 2011/12
Pattern: Turban by Lola Ehrlich
When I first saw this pattern I knew I had to make it. Beautiful, elegant and different. Although most ladies in Whistler are not ready to swap their toque (beanie for international readers) for a turban, I certainly am! It’s far warmer and more comfortable, that’s for sure.
I knit mine out of Crystal Palace-Fjord (100% wool) which unfortunately has now been discontinued.
The pattern itself breaks the turban into two pieces. The top “skull cap”, and the band that ties into a knot around the front.
The Pattern:
The pattern is easy to follow, and is of an intermediate level. You will need to know how to;
- knit
- purl
- increase
- decrease
The whole piece is created in a k2, p2 rib for stretch. The pattern often asks for you to decrease or increase ” in pattern”, so you will need to be able to work out whether you are decreasing with a knit or purl. However small errors in pattern will go unnoticed once the piece is put together.
Putting the pieces together:
This part was the only let down with this pattern. As published in vogue, the instructions are given only in writing, and I found these instructions confusing and unclear, and sewing the parts together can be a little tricky.
The Result:
I was very impressed with the final product. Unlike some other patterns I have tried, the turban did turn out looking exactly like the one pictured.
Overall Pattern Rating: 4/5
But I bet some of you out there are still thinking.. turbans…why oh why? Well if you need some more convincing that turbans are very “in” right now, just take this example from this weeks MET BALL 2012.
Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe Collection. Looking amazing in a turban
And it’s not just on the red carpet and the catwalks. Topshop are just one of many high street fashion houses to take on the trend.
Topshop Turbans £15.
So its official the turban is definately IN. Get knitting!
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I LOVE it!! I need to get myself knitting this summer….and then I might just have one by winter! xx
Yes you must must must start knitting… and remember if you ever need any custom designed knit accessories to add to your collection… Anna is here!
Looking at the pattern photo I probably wouldn’t have knit it but I love your picture so much! It’s so fun.
Thanks
it was fun to make! I was pretty worried that I would look really weird in it…but I think I just about pull it off… although perhaps I need to grow my hair in to some lustrous curls
I am trying to find a video to help me put the turban together. Any suggestions?
I had the same trouble and I could not find one. The instructions for the knot are a little confusing. I will try and draw up some diagrams for you and post them up!
Thank you. That’s really very generous of you!
Not a problem. See the new post for my diagram. Hopefully you find this helpful. Post a picture of your outcome in the comments when your finished I would love to see it!