Knit an easy headband using this simple pattern.
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I learnt knitting 4 months ago and i literally cant stop knitting. I know this sounds exaggerated but its true. So far i have made two cardigans and decided to learn other stitches other than the usual stockinette stitch. This led me to the wonderful moss stitch used in this headband / ear warmer.
We are finally in the gifting season and what works better than a headband for the cold? I bet if you care about someone, you would want to gift them something to hold dear and wear all the time.
Want a pattern that you can work up when watching your favorite show and snuggled up in the fluffiest blanket? well, this is for you. It also uses up little yarn as one ball of 100g will just be enough.
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Materials
- 6.5mm knitting needles.{ since this project is worked straight, you can use straight/circular needles)
- Bulky weight yarn or 2 strands of dk yarn.
- Tape measure
- Yarn needle.
- Pair of scissors.
Abbreviations/Stitches used(Us Terms)
K- knit
P- purl
Co – cast on
Skill level
Beginner
Sizing/ measurements
| Size | Head circumference | Finished length | Finished width | Yarn needed{yards} |
| Toddler (1-2years) | 16” | 15” | 3” | |
| Child (3-10 yrs) | 18” | 17” | 4” | |
| Tween | 20” | 19” | 5” | |
| Adult | 22” | 20” | 6” |
Gauge
14sts and 23 rows measure 4” square.
Notes
- This headband is made in 4 different sizes but it can be customized in other sizes.
- This is a one row repeat pattern with no shaping required.
- In the pattern I used 6.5mm needles and 2 trends of yarn but you can use what you have available, just ensure your gauge is correct.
- The sizing guide is as follows; toddler(child,tween,adult), where Cast on 11(15,17,21) means, Cast on 11 for toddler, 15 for child, 17 for tween and 21 for adult size.
- Repeat pattern within asterisk (* *) as stated in the pattern.
PATTERN
Cast on 11(15,17,21)
Row 1
K1, *p1,k1* rep pattern to end.
Repeat row 1 pattern until length measures
15” for toddler size,
17” for child size
19” for tween size
20” for Adult size.
When through, Bind off then cut yarn leaving a long tail for joining the ends together.
Making the X-twist.
Fold both the first row and last row ends in half, then overlap them {see pic below}.
Using a yarn needle, join the four parts together by sewing them back and forth. When done, weave in the remaining tail and cut yarn.
Turn it to the right side and enjoy your headband.
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