Pattern Overview
The City Walk Headband features a textured rib stitch, that is only a 2-row repeat. The headband is knitted flat. This pattern uses only knit and purl stitches (and slipped i-cord selvage).
The first and last 3 stitches form an i-cord edging, that makes the edges look neat and prevents them from curling.
The 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.
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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: 11.5cm/ 4.5in.
Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4x4in) = 21sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color light grey (mix 04), 1 ball.
Needles
4mm (US 6) knitting 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 in between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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CITY WALK HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Headband
Cast on 33 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): k3, *p1, k1, p1, k1* 6 times, p1, k1, p1, sl3.
Row 2 (WS): k6, *p1, k3* 6 times, sl3.
Repeat rows 1-2 until the headband measures 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.
Before seaming you can also wrap the headband around your head to see if it fits nicely and is not too long. If it is, simply unravel the extra rows, bind-off the stitches, and continue to seaming.
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.
