Friday 17 September 2010

Free Pattern - Knitted Headband / Earwarmer

It got a lot colder recently, and I was trying to think of something to wear that would keep my ears warm, but not as thick and hot as my hats... I came up with this nifty little pattern for a dead easy headband - these have been everywhere on the high street this season, so manufacture your own! I went for a plain look, but you could embellish it with crochet flowers, stripes in different colours, cool yarns - make it your own!


(This pic may not sell it to you - apologies! This is a quick snap to show what it looks like on!)

It will take:
Approx 30mins to an hour depending on how quick you are!

You will need:
Approx 50g of Arran weight yarn (or use DK doubled up)
Circular needle (60cm long) or 4 x dpns (whichever you prefer) - 5.5mm

Pattern:
(Note: Can be made for Small / Medium / Large adult heads by following the corresponding stitch numbers)

Cast On 80 / 84 / 88 stitches (if working on dpn's split over 4 needles)

Knit 1/2 inch in 2x2 rib (k2,p2), 

At the end of the last round increase 1 stitch, leaving an odd number (81 / 85 / 89) of stitches.

Continue for 1 - 2 inches (depending on required thickness) in seed stitch (*k1, p1 repeat from * to end) 

(NB: The odd number of stitches on the needle means that this will automatically knit up into seed stitch in the round)


On the last round of seed stitch, decrease 1 stitch by k2tog at the end of the row, so you have an even number of stitches again (80 / 84 / 88).


Continue in 2x2 rib (k2, p2) for 1/2 inch 


Cast off (Don't cast off too tightly!)


And Voila! You have a basic textured headband that you can customise as much as you like! 



Give the pattern a try, and let me know if it works for you!


Debs

3 comments:

  1. specially good for that odd ball of wool in your stash...or one you pick up in the store because its in the sale bin!

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  2. I'm so bad for doing that - always looking for projects to use up those odds and ends!

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  3. Oooh, I bet that's cozy!! Awesome pattern! Thanks! I'll have to book mark this to make soon, once the weather here in TX cools down!

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