Easy Braided Headband Knitting Pattern
Materials & Notes:
Yarn:
- use any yarn you like! A sock weight up to a worsted weight yarn will work nicely. The thicker the yarn, the thicker the headband, and vice versa. A headband will use approximately 23-35 yards of yarn
- Malabrigo Sock (hand-dyed yarn) in color Ochre (similar to headband that model wears)
Recommended Needles: double pointed needles or circular needle that is slightly smaller than recommended needle size for yarn
Materials:
- one or two good-quality hair elastics
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- tape measure
Easy Braided Headband Knitting Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn: Any yarn from sock weight to worsted weight. Approximately 23-35 yards.
- Recommended Needles: Double-pointed needles or circular needle slightly smaller than recommended for the yarn weight.
Additional Materials:
- One or two good-quality hair elastics
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Instructions:
Setup:
- Using the yarn and needles, cast on 9 stitches. This will create a headband approximately 2 inches wide. Adjust the number of stitches for a wider or narrower headband, ensuring it’s an odd number of stitches.
Pattern:
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches.
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
- Row 3: Knit all stitches.
- Row 4: Purl all stitches.
Repeat these four rows until the headband reaches your desired length, usually around 18-20 inches, depending on the head circumference.
Finishing:
- Bind off all stitches knitwise on a knit row.
- Using a tapestry needle, seam the ends of the headband together to create a loop.
- Fold the loop in half, bringing the seamed ends together.
Braiding:
- Divide the loop into three equal sections, as you would for a braid.
- Braid the sections together, keeping the tension even.
- When you reach the end, secure the braid by binding off the stitches.
Assembly:
- Using the tapestry needle, sew the unbraided portion of the headband to the center of the braided section.
- Attach a hair elastic to each end of the headband by sewing them securely, ensuring they’re positioned for a comfortable fit around your head.
Final Touch: Weave in any loose ends and trim excess yarn.
Note: Experiment with different yarn weights and textures to create various headband styles. Thicker yarns will yield a wider headband, while lighter weights will result in a more delicate look.
Enjoy your newly crafted Easy Braided Headband!
