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Pattern Overview
The Down to Earth Headband features small cables separated by slipped stitches on a reverse stockinette background. The headband is knitted flat. The pattern is a 2-row repeat.
The first and last 3 stitches form an i-cord edging, that makes the edges look neat and prevents them from curling.
The cast-on and bind-off edges are seamed together forming a decorative twist in the middle. The seam is hidden by the twist and is not visible.
First, you will cast on the required number of stitches. Next, you will knit a long rectangle until you reach your desired length. Then you will bind off the stitches. After that you will seam the edges together to form the twist.
Size
S (M) L
To fit head circumference: 54-55 (56-57) 58-59cm / 21.25-21.75 (22-22.5) 22.75-23.25in
Width: 11cm/ 4.25in.
Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4x4in) = 21sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color caramel (uni color 12), 1 ball.
Needles
Notions
Cable needle, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Pattern Notes
This pattern uses two types of slipped stitches: with yarn in front and with yarn in back.
Abbreviations
k – knit.
p – purl.
sl – slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in front.
sl wyib – slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in back.
1/1LC (1 over 1 Left Cross) – slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in front, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
1/1RC (1 over 1 Right Cross) – slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in back, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
RS – right side.
WS – wrong side.
*-* – repeat the instructions in between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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DOWN TO EARTH HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Headband
Cast on 32 stitches.
Set-up row (WS): k5, *p4, k2, p1, k2* twice, p4, k2, sl3.
Row 1 (RS): k3, *p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, sl1 wyib* twice, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, sl3.
Row 2 (WS): k5, *p4, k2, p1, k2* twice, p4, k2, sl3.
Repeat rows 1-2 until the headband measures approximately 49 (51) 52.5cm/ 19.25 (20) 20.75in.
Bind off sts. Cut the yarn, leaving a 30cm (12″) tail for seaming.
At this step, it is best to wet block the finished headband and lay it flat to dry. Then weave in the cast-on tail.
Twist
Lay the headband flat. The right side should be facing you.
Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. Fold each end of the headband in half, so they form a “V”.
Place one edge into another, making sure the yarn tail is not in between the layers.
Sew through the four layers of fabric from one end to the other. Go back and forth, making sure you go through all the layers.
Weave in the yarn tail. Turn the headband inside out.
