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Headband overview
The Folgate Headband is a simple headband, that is knitted in the round seamlessly. The design features English rib stitch.
Gauge: 15 stitches x 19 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″ ) in pattern after blocking unstretched.
Stitch and yarn over count as one stitch.
Size: Adult small (51-53cm/20-20.85″), Adult medium (54-56cm/ 21.25- 22″), Adult large (57-59 cm/ 22.4- 23.25″).
Finished circumference: 47cm (18.5″), 50cm (20″), 53cm (20.8″).
Finished height: 10cm (4″).
You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!
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: ~50 g (1.8 oz) medium weight yarn (category #4). I used Drops Big Merino in the color lavender (mix 09). It’s 100% merino wool. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
- Needles: 4.5mm (US7) 40cm (16”) circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. You can also use circular needles with a longer cord if you prefer the magic loop method or a set of double-pointed needles.
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviaations
CO – cast on
St (s) – stitch (es)
K – knit
P – purl
Yo – yarn over
Sl – slip st purlwise with yarn in back
K2tog – knit two stitches together
P2tog – purl two stitches together
* * – repeat from * to * until the end of the row or the stated amount of times
HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Cast on
Loosely CO 56 (60, 64) 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 56 (60, 64) + 1 extra st (a total of 57 (61,65) 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 ( 56 (60, 64) sts left). Pull on the strands to tighten.
Body
The body of the headband is worked in English rib.
Set-up round: *Yo, Sl1, K1* to end.
Round 1: *P2tog, Yo, Sl1,* to end.
Round 2: *Yo, Sl1, K2tog* to end.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until the piece measures approx. 10 cm (4”) or your desired height.
Bind off
Bind off sts loosely in pattern. If your bind-off edge looks too tight – use a size larger needles.
Step 1: P2tog, K1, bring the first st over the second one.
Repeat step 1 until you have 1 st left, cut the yarn leaving a 4″ – 6” tail to weave in later. Draw the yarn tail through the last st and pull it snug.
You will find a detailed tutorial on how to bind off knitting HERE.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends.
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 (make sure it doesn’t transfer color), and roll it up to remove moisture.
Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (that 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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