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Headband overview
The Green Forest Headband will keep you warm on cold days.
The headband features four cables on a reverse stockinette background with i-cord edges. There are two right-leaning and two left-leaning cables. The pattern is a simple 4-row repeat.
The headband is worked flat and the edges are sewn together.
You will find the knitting instructions below.
Measurements: To fit women’s medium (54-56 cm/ 21 3/4 – 22″).
If you are knitting for a smaller/bigger circumference just knit fewer/ more rows.
If you want to make the headband narrower, work 3 cables instead of 4.
Finished size:
- Width: 13cm (5″)
- Circumference: 50cm (19.75″).
Be sure to check out my other headband knitting patterns.
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Supplies
To knit this headband you will need the following supplies:
- Yarn: ~65g (2.3 oz) medium weight yarn (category #4). I used Naturally Soft Aran from MillaMia in the forest green (14) color. It’s 100% merino wool. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
- The One Merino from Wool and the Gang
- Rialto Aran from Debbie Bliss
- Merino Extrafine 85 from Schachenmayr
Abbreviations
CO – cast on
St (s) – stitch (es)
K – knit
P – purl
Sl wyf – slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front
C4B – slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
C4F – slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. Knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Cast on
CO on 32 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.
Headband
Row 1: K3, *P2, K4* three more times, P2, Sl 3 wyf
Row 2: K3, *K2, P4* three more times, K2, Sl 3 wyf
Row 3: K3, P2, C4B, P2, C4B, P2, K4F, P2, C4F, P2, Sl 3 wyf
Row 4: K3, *K2, P4* three more times, K2, Sl 3 wyf
Repeat rows 1-4 until the headband measures 50cm(19.75″) or your desired length.
Bind off
Bind off sts in pattern (knit over knit stitches, purl over purl stitches).
Step 1: Work 2, bring the first st over the second one.
Step 2: Work the next st, bring the first st over the second one.
Repeat step 2 until you have 1 stitch left, cut the yarn leaving a 30-40cm / 12-16″ tail to seam the headband. Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.
You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting HERE.
Twist
Step 1: With the right side facing you, bring the shorter edges closer together and fold each edge in half so they look like a “V”.
Step 2: Now insert one edge into another. Make sure, that the yarn tail is on the outside, and not in between the layers.
Step 3: Stitch through all 4 layers of knit fabric back and forth.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends, and turn the headband the right side out.
Wet block the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, makes them look smoother and neater.
Simply soak the knitted item in lukewarm water with some soak wash for 10-15 minutes. Lift it from the water and gently squeeze the excess water out. Next, lay it on a clean towel, and roll it up to remove moisture.
Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.
I hope you enjoyed this headband knitting pattern, be sure to check out my other knitting patterns!
Thank you for stopping by,
Mirella.
