The grain headband knitting pattern

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Pattern overview

The Grain headband features a textured slip-stitch pattern, that is really easy to work.

The headband is knitted flat with chunky yarn, making it a quick-to-knit project. The edges of the finished headband are sewn together forming a twist.

This headband will look great with a matching cowl – The Grain cowl knitting pattern.

Measurements: To fit women’s medium, but it is easily adjustable.

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

If you want to make the headband narrower/ wider simply work fewer/ more pattern repeats. One pattern repeat is 3 stitches.

Finished size: 10cm (4″) wide and 24cm (9.5″) long.

Gauge: 15 stitches x 22 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4″ ) in pattern.

You will find the free knitting pattern below. Enjoy!

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SUPPLIES

• Yarn: ~ 50g (1.75oz) of Super Bulky / Super Chunky (category #6). I used Mille 2 from Lana Grossa in the color Camel (053). It’s a 50% wool and 50% acrylic yarn, that’s soft and machine washable.

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

• Cascade Pacific Chunky
• Bernat Roving
• Bergere De France ALASKA

• Needles: 6mm (US10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS

CO – cast on

St (s) – stitch (es)

K – knit

P – purl

Sl1 – slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in back

* * – Repeat from * to * until the end of the row

THE GRAIN HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN

You can Pin the pattern to your Pinterest board for later.

You can save the pattern to your Ravelry queue.

Cast on

CO 18 sts using the Long Tail Cast On method or the one you prefer.

Headband

Row 1: Sl1, *Sl1, P2*, Sl1, P1

Row 2: Sl1, *P1, K2*, P2

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 50cm (19.5″) or your desired length.

Bind off

Bind off sts in pattern (knit over knit stitches, purl over purl stitches).

Step 1: Work 2 sts, 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 sew 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: Lay the headband with the right side facing you.

Step 2: Fold it in half.

Step 3: Bring the edges closer together.

Step 4: Twist one of the edges 180 degrees.

Step 5: Make a “sandwich” – insert one edge into another.

Now you have 4 layers of fabric that need to be stitched through. Take your tapestry needle and sew through the edges.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends, and turn the headband the right side out.

I always advise wet blocking the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, making 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.