Here’s another free pattern for an easy cable knitted headband that I found that is not too involved.
It’s an ideal project for those who, like me, have not done much cable knitting and want to get back into it. It is also a good one if you are just starting out with knitting cables. It is one of Ivy Sipes’ wonderful designs.
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Pattern
To download the free pattern, click the image to visit the website.
As this band is wider, it acts as an earwarmer at the same time. It is secured via buttons, which means you can add more interesting detail with the type of button you choose.
The pattern is made up of a 4-row cable pattern repeated several times to make up the band. It has a central design made up of 2 sets of cables weaving in and out of each other with garter stitch on either side of that cable. The edges have a frilly lacey look that is done with yarn overs and knitting 2 stitches together.
What Skills Will You Need?
To do this project, you will need to know how to perform the 2/2 right cross and 2/2 left cross cable technique, which is quite easy once you see how to do it.
Watch the video below to learn how it is done.
The repeating design is done on a chart, so you’ll need to be able to read it. This is not difficult to do. Here’s a video that explains how you do that. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eHdsB3PjeZs
What Yarn is Needed?
In this project the designer has used a sport weight yarn, which is a 5 ply yarn or somewhere between 4 ply and double knitting.
Needles?
3.75mm (US 5) straight single-point needles were used to match the sport weight yarn.
Other Supplies Needed?
As the band is secured with 2 small buttons, you will need to have those to complete the project. I found a lovely collection of wooden buttons on Amazon.
Click the image above to see more details.
The knitting skills needed for this pattern, ie cable knitting and reading the chart, mean that it is aimed at intermediate knitters. However, if you consider yourself to be a beginner but are prepared to learn how to do cables and read charts, then this project is perfect to do as the cabling is simple.
I like that this design gives those who do it the chance to use and or learn some extra knitting techniques ie cables and reading charts, in a small manageable project.
To see 10 more free headband knitting patterns, read this post HERE
