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Knitting materials and tools:
<> 16” Circular needles 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8) – ideally 2 pairs, or one more pair in a close size (e.g., 3.5 mm or 4.5 mm).
<> Wool Ease, Lion Brand (4) – 80% acrylic, 20% wool. Quantity: 42 grams.
<> Scrap yarn, Crochet hook 3.5 or 4 mm, yarn needle.
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
st(s) – stitch(es)
Knit double-layer headband size:
Gauge: 19-20 sts –10 cm (4 inches).
Head circumference: 53-56 cm
Width: 10 cm (4 inches)
Double-layer headband knitting pattern:
To get started with a headband we are going to use a provisional cast on method.
Using a smooth piece of scrap yarn (preferably in a contrasting color for easy identification later), crochet a chain of 80 stitches. Using knitting needles, pick up 74 stitches through the “bumps” on the back of the chain. Be sure to count your stitches once finished. Join to knit in the round. Optionally, add one extra stitch to use for the invisible join method.
Round 1: knit all stitches.
Repeat Round 1 until the piece measures 21 cm or your desired width. Keep in mind that this headband will be folded to create a double layer, so the final width will be half of the knitted piece.
Assembly: Unravel the provisional cast-on and place the live stitches onto the second pair of circular needles. Cut the yarn, leaving a 1–1.5 m tail. Fold the piece with the wrong sides facing each other. Find the first stitch on each circular needle and use the Kitchener stitch to join the top and bottom edges seamlessly around. Check the video tutorial for more instructions. Weave in ends.
