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Pattern Overview
The Green Stems Headband features a slip-stitch pattern that is only a 2-row repeat. The headband is knitted flat.
The first and last 2 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.
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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: 11cm/ 4.25in
Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4x4in) = 21sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Yarn
Needles
Notions
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Pattern Notes
This pattern uses two types of slipped stitches – with yarn in back and with yarn in front.
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.
RS – right side.
WS – wrong side.
*-* – repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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GREEN STEMS HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Headband
Cast on 33 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): k2, *p2, sl1 wyib* 9 times, p2, sl2.
Row 2 (WS): k4, *p1, k2* 9 times, sl2.
Repeat rows 1-2 until the headband measures 47 (49) 52cm/ 18.5 (19.25) 20.5in.
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 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.
