This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may make a small commission on items purchased through links in this post at no extra cost to you.
Pattern Overview
The Brittle Ice Headband features the Hurdle stitch, which is a 4-row repeat.
The first and last 2 stitches form an i-cord edging that makes the edges look neat and prevents them from curling.
The headband is knitted flat. 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.
You might also like these patterns:
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: 10cm/ 4in.
Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4x4in) = 21sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color light blue (uni color 10), 2 balls.
Needles
Notions
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Abbreviations
k – knit.
p – purl.
sl – slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in front.
RS – right side.
WS – wrong side.
*-* – repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times specified.
Save this post for later!
BRITTLE ICE HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Headband
Cast on 23 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): k to last 2sts, sl2.
Row 2 (WS): k to last 2sts, sl2.
Row 3: k2, *p1, k1* to last 3sts, p1, sl2.
Row 4: k3, *p1, k1* to last 2sts, sl2.
Repeat rows 1-4 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 the other, making sure the yarn tail is not 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.
