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Enchanted Headband knitting pattern

13/04/2024
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Enchanted headband knitting pattern

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Headband overview

The Enchanted Headband features a horseshoe cable mirrored by two thin cables on a reverse stockinette background. The i-cord edges give the headband a finished look and prevent the side edges from curling.

The headband is knitted flat and the shorter edges are sewn together forming a twist and hiding the seam. 

This headband is knitted with light weight merino wool.

You will find the knitting instructions below.

Enchanted headband knitting pattern

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: 21sts x 28rows = 10x10cm (4×4″) in stockinette stitch.

Gauge is not crucial for this project.

Finished size:

  • Width: 11cm (4.25″) wide.
  • Circumference: 50cm (19.75″).

Be sure to check out my other headband knitting patterns.

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Enchanted headband knitting pattern

Supplies

To knit this headband you will need the following supplies:

  • Yarn: ~45g (1.6oz) light weight yarn (category #3). I used Drops Merino Extra Fine in the color pistachio (26). It’s 100% merino wool. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
    • DEBBIE BLISS Rialto DK
    • Katia merino 100%
    • Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino
  • Needles: 4mm (US6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain the gauge.
  • Cable needle
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sl – slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front


ENCHANTED HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on

CO on 30 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.

The cables are crossed every 7th row.

Row 1: K3, P3, K2, P3, K8, P3, K2, P3, Sl3.

Row 2: K6, P2, K3, P8, K3, P2, K3, Sl3.

Row 3: K3, P3, K2, P3, K8, P3, K2, P3, Sl3.

Row 4: K6, P2, K3, P8, K3, P2, K3, Sl3.

Row 5: K3, P3, K2, P3, K8, P3, K2, P3, Sl3.

Row 6: K6, P2, K3, P8, K3, P2, K3, Sl3.

Row 7: K3, P3, C2B, P3, C4B, C4F, P3, C2F, P3, Sl3.

Row 8: K6, P2, K3, P8, K3, P2, K3, Sl3.

 

Repeat rows 1-8 until the headband measures 50cm (19.75″) or your desired length.

The edges of the headband are sewn together to form a twist and are not visible, so you don’t need to end with a full pattern repeats.

Enchanted headband knitting pattern

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.

Enchanted headband knitting pattern

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”.

Enchanted headband knitting pattern

Step 2: Now insert one edge into another. Make sure, that the yarn tail is on the outside, and not in between the layers.

Enchanted headband knitting pattern

Step 3: Stitch through all 4 layers of knit fabric back and forth.

Enchanted headband knitting pattern

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.

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