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Headband overview
The Raindrops Headband is a double headband, perfect for the cooler months.
The pattern features slip stitch rib. The headband is worked in the round and the edges are sewn together forming a twist. The seam is hidden in the twist and is not visible.
This headband is knitted with light weight merino wool.
You will find the knitting instructions below.
Circumference to fit: Adult small (51-53cm/20-20.85″), Adult medium (54-56cm/ 21.25- 22″), Adult large (57-59 cm/ 22.4- 23.25″).
Finished width: 12cm (4.75″).
Gauge: 21sts x 30rows = 10x10cm (4×4″) in reverse stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.
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: ~90g (3.2oz) light weight yarn (category #3). I used Drops Merino Extra Fine in the color ice blue (39). It’s 100% merino wool. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
- Needles: 4mm (US6) circular needles with an 80cm (32″) long cord for the magic loop method or a set of double-pointed needles.
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations
CO – cast on
St (s) – stitch (es)
K – knit
P – purl
Sl – slip stitch purlwise with yarn in back
* * – repeat from * to * until the end of the row or the stated amount of times
RAINDROPS HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Cast on
CO on 58 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.
Join in the round being careful not to twist the sts (place a marker if you wish to mark the beginning of the round).
I prefer using the invisible join method:
Step 1: CO 58 + 1 extra st (a total of 59 sts).
Step 2: Slip the first st purlwise from the left needle to the right needle.
Step 3: Bring the second st from the right needle over the top of the first st (the one, that we have passed from the left needle)
Step 4: Put that slipped st from the right needle back to the left one (58 sts left). Pull on the strands to tighten.
Headband
Round 1: P2, *Sl1, P2* eight times, Sl1, P to end.
Round 2: P2, *K1, P2* eight times, K1, P to end.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until the headband measures 47 (50, 52)cm / 18.5 (19.5, 20.5)”.
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 eight 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, and 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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3 Comments
Hello, thank you for the pattern. Is this in the round, so if it’s on straight needles, it’s to change the pattern K to P for round 2? Also, I am wondering if it’s cast on 58 stitches, how does it work? I get 28 stitches to a row for this pattern. Thank you! It’s great your many patterns, not sure why I am so confused on this one.
Hello, you’re welcome! Yes, this is a double headband, worked in the round. You can also knit it flat and sew the headband horizontally (but you’d need to add a selvedge stitch on each side for seaming), and then make the twist. You can also make it single layer – cast on 29sts (=a multiple of 3sts+2sts+selvedge stitches of your choice), and yes, you will K2, P1 on the wrong side.
Hello, The pattern looks lovely; however, there are sooo many ads that continually pop up that it is nearly impossible to read the pattern.