Braided Headband knitting pattern

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Braided headband knitting pattern

This braided headband is a fun little knitting project. The headband is knit flat back-and-forth and the shorter edges are sewn together.

The pattern features a braid flanked by 2 cables and the headband has garter stitch borders.

You will need less than one skein of yarn for this knitting project.

Measurements: To fit women’s medium (54-56 cm/ 21 ^3/4– 22″), but it is quite stretchy.

If you are knitting for a smaller/bigger circumference just knit fewer/ more rows.

Finished size: 10.5 cm (4.15″) wide and 24.5 cm (9.6″) long.

Gauge: 24 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″ ) in pattern after blocking.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

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Braided headband knitting pattern

SUPPLIES

To knit this headband you will need the following supplies:

Yarn: ~ 35g (1.25 oz) Worsted / Medium (category #4).

I used less than one ball of Lana Grossa Merino Uno in the color amber (48). It’s 100% merino wool.

If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:

Needles: 5mm (US8/UK6) knitting needles.
Cable needle

If you don’t have a cable needle, you can substitute it with a double-pointed needle or a large enough safety pin.

Tapestry needle
Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

C2B – Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle.

C2F – Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and leave at front of work. Knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle.

C6B – Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle.

C6F – Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. Knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle.

BRAIDED HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

CO on 25 sts using the Long-tail cast-On method or the one you prefer.

Cabled headband knitting pattern

Headband

Row 1: K3, C2B, P3, K9, P3, C2F, K3

Row 2 (4,6,8): K3, Work sts as they appear to last 3 sts, K3.

Row 3: K3, C2B, P3, K3, C6F, P3, C2F, K3

Row 5: K3, C2B, P3, K9, P3, C2F, K3

Row 7: K3, C2B, P3, C6B, K3, P3, C2F, K3

Repeat rows 1 – 8 until the piece measures approximately 50 cm (19.5″) or your desired length.

Cabled headband knitting pattern

Bind off

Bind off sts knitwise.

Step 1 (RS): K2, bring the first stitch over the second one.

Step 2: K the next stitch, bring the first stitch 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.

Cabled headband knitting pattern

Finishing

Sew the shorter edges together with the whip stitch and weave in all loose ends.

I always advise wet blocking 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!

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Mirella.