Cassady
Cassady was written as a kind of introduction to my sideways edge cast-on technique - it's a great pattern for an adventurous beginner knitter, ready to try out some new techniques, practice some new increases and decreases, but keep it small and simple. It's also a great way to show off a nice multi-colored yarn - since it's worked in two different directions, variegated or self-striping yarns will really make the most of the design. The pattern works for any gauge, so you can choose any weight yarn, and the appropriate needle size to match. Worsted weight and finer will work best, as a bulky yarn will make for a bulky kerchief, not ideal; sock yarns will work wonderfully!
The stats:
Size: one-size; custom fit to your head
Yarn/gauge: any-gauge pattern, will work with any weight yarn and needle size
Needles: either 1 very long circular needle (at least 32" but longer is better), or use any shorter circular (16" is fine) plus a set of straight needles (2 double points would work, or a second circular) of the same size
Skills needed: just garter stitch, a couple of increases, and 4 different decreases
find more details in the blog post!
and check it out on ravelry!
