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Headband overview
The Clay Headband features two mirrored cables on a reverse stockinette background. The pattern is a 6-row repeat.
The headband is knitted flat and the shorter edges are sewn together forming a twist and hiding the seam. The i-cord edges give the headband a finished look and prevent the side edges from curling.
This headband is knitted with light weight yarn.
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.
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial for this project.
Finished size:
- Width: 10.5 cm (4.15″) wide.
- 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: ~50g (1.8oz) light weight yarn (category #3). I used Drops Lima in the color rust (mix 0707). It’s a blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
- Needles: 4mm (US6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain the gauge.
- 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.
Sl – 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 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 stitches from the cable needle.
CLAY HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Cast on
CO on 32 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.
Headband
The first and last 3 stitches form the i-cord edging. You will knit the first 3 stitches of every row, and slip the last 3 stitches of every row.
All the wrong-side rows (2, 4, and 6) are identical.
Row 1: K3, P2, C4B, K2, C4B, P2, C4F, K2, C4F, P2, Sl3.
Row 2: K5, P10, K2, P10, K2, Sl3.
Row 3: K3, P2, K4, C4B, K2, P2, K2, C4F, K4, P2, Sl3.
Row 4: K5, P10, K2, P10, K2, Sl3.
Row 5: K3, P2, K2, C4B, K4, P2, K4, C4F, K2, P2, Sl3.
Row 6: K5, P10, K2, P10, K2, Sl3.
Repeat rows 1-6 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.
