Marie Bocock - 30 Headbands To Knit

H eadbands make brilliant knitting projects.

Fast and satisfying, and excellent for using up stash or leftover yarn. Most importantly, headbands are really practical. They keep us snug and warm in colder weather without messing up our hair like hats can. Headbands are the perfect hair accessory for bad hair days! Simply stick it all into a messy bun, add a headband and ta-da! Style and snugness achieved in super fast time. This book contains 30 lovely knitting patterns to knit headbands either for yourself, to to give as unique gifts. You will find designs in a variety of yarn thicknesses.

You can use any yarn that you have to hand - as long as it works with the given needle sizes then you are good to go. Most of the headband patterns are knit on straight needles. You will work a strip, and cast off once the desired length is reached. Suggested lengths are given for each design. Some stitches and patterns are stretchier than others so there is no set measurement to work to. 40cm circular knitting needles work wonderfully for these designs. 40cm circular knitting needles work wonderfully for these designs.

However, do feel free to use whatever tool and method that works best for you. Thank you for reading this knitting pattern book. I hope it inspires you to make a whole batch of wonderfully snug headbands.

S ize: Width approx 11cm. Length is adjustable. Suggested length for adult headband: 46-48cm.

Pattern Notes: A wonderfully textured headband which has an appearance similar to cable knitting - the headband is however worked only with knit and purl stitches. You will need: Pair of 6mm knitting needles/US size 10. 50g of chunky yarn. The yarn used for the headband in the photo is Rico Creative Melange Chunky. Darning needle to sew up seam and a pair of scissors. Abbreviations: K - knit P - purl K2tog - knit 2 stitches together Yfwd - place the yarn at the front of the work as if about to purl, but then knit the following two stitches.

You will then put your left hand needle into the stitch made by working the yfwd, and lift this over the 2 knit stitches. This creates a twist which gives the appearance of a cable. Tension Information: Over 2cm on 6mm needles in reverse stocking stitch - approx 3 stitches and 4 rows. Instructions: Cast on 14 stitches. Work the following 2 rows until headband is sufficient length to fit around the head.

1. K1, *k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3
2. K1, *yfwd, k2, pass the yfwd over the k2, k3, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, yfwd, k2, pass the yfwd over the k2, k1.

Finish on a row 2 and cast off in pattern.

1. K1, *k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3
2. K1, *yfwd, k2, pass the yfwd over the k2, k3, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, yfwd, k2, pass the yfwd over the k2, k1.

Finish on a row 2 and cast off in pattern.

Sew up back seam and weave in all loose ends.

S ize: Width approx 10.5cm. Length is adjustable. Suggested length for adult headband: 46-48cm. Pattern Notes: A stylish headband with a really clever hugs and kisses cable pattern. You will need: Pair of 6mm knitting needles/US size 10.

Cable needle. 50g of chunky yarn. The yarn used for the headband in the photo is Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky. Darning needle to sew up seam and a pair of scissors. Abbreviations: K - knit P - purl C4F - slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold the cable needle at the front of the work. K2 from main needle, K2 from cable needle.

C4B - slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold the cable needle at the back of the work. K2 from main needle, K2 from cable needle. Tension Information: Over 2cm on 6mm needles in garter stitch - approx 3 stitches and 4 rows. Instructions: Cast on 16 stitches. Work the following 16 row pattern until work is 46cm from cast on edge (or desired length).

1. K

1. K3, P10, K3
2. K4, C4B, C4F, K4
3. K3, P10, K3
4. K
5. K3, P10, K3
6. K4, C4B, C4F, K4
7. K3, P10, K3
8. K
9. K3, P10, K3
10. K4, C4F, C4B, K4
11. K3, P10, K3
12. K
13. K3, P10, K3
14. K4, C4F, C4B, K4
15. K3, P10, K3

Sew up back seam and weave in all loose ends. S ize: Width approx 11cm.