Seashore Headband, Free Knitting Pattern
While I don't have many "core" clothes, as I'm a fan of classics, and find myself making or buying a few pieces of the same garment if I love it, the accessories are where I go a bit wild! I like having them in many patterns, colorways and textures as I use them to modify my otherwise classic outlook!
Today I want to share with you a knitting pattern for another headband staple. This one is again simple and classic - but you can use hand dyed speckled or variegated yarn to make it more unique! This headband uses worsted weight yarn so you can quickly whip one up if you're cold or in need of a quick knit gift. :)
Seashore Headband uses Fisherman's Rib as the main stitch, which is interesting to work, but also easy to memorize so you can knit this easy headband without focusing on the pattern too much. It's knit flat and finished once again with my favorite twist. Let's get started!
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Seashore Headband Free Knitting Pattern
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sizes
Width: 12.5 cm (5"), circumference - adjustable
supplies
yarn
This headband works up quick in worsted / Aran yarn! I chose Nepal from Drops - it's a mix of wool and alpaca which I find quite pleasant to wear, however if you find regular wool itchy, definitely go for merino wool instead!
A few alternatives that should work well for a headbandare:
Knit Picks Twill 100% merino
Yardages for 50 - 60 cm (20 - 24") head circumferences: approx. 60 - 70 m (65 - 75 yds).
needles
5 mm (US 8) straight or circular needles, or to fit gauge
other notions
stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
gauge
12 stitches x 32 rows in 10x10 cm (4x4”) in Fisherman's Rib stitch, blocked
Fisherman's Rib stitch - worked over an odd sts number. For gauge measuring, each knit-like stitch counts as two rows.
Setup Row: *p1, k1* until 1 st left, p1.
Row 1 (RS): *k1b, p1* until 1 st left, k1b.
Row 2 (WS): *p1, k1b* until 1 st left, p1.
pattern notes
To determine your head circumference, measure your head in the widest point using a tape measure. The knit headband should be approx. 7 cm (3") shorter than measured circumference, to make sure it sits snug on your head.
You can check the fit of the headband by wrapping it around head and pinching it together, lightly stretching. Due to the characteristics of the stitch pattern, you can choose to block the headband before seaming to make sure it's not too loose or tight.
If you'd like to knit a wider headband, cast on additional 2 sts for each 1.5 cm (~0.5"). It will increase yardage needed proportionally.
Tutorials for specific techniques are linked and showing as yellow.
abbreviations
k - knit
k1b - knit 1 below
p - purl
RS / WS - right side / wrong side
sl1wyif - slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in front
st(s) - stitch(es)
** - work instruction between asterisks given number of times or until given moment
instructions
Cast on 17 sts with Long Tail Cast On, or another cast on method of your choice.
Work Setup Row once, then work Rows 1-2 until your headband is approx. 7 cm (3") shorter than your head circumference.
Setup Row (RS): k1, *k1, p1* until end of row.
Row 1 (WS): sl1wyif, *p1, k1b* until 2 sts left, p1, k1.
Row 2 (RS): sl1wyif, *k1b, p1* until 2 sts left, k1b, k1.
FINISHING
Bind off all sts using a standard bind off and break yarn leaving a 40 cm (16") tail. Weave in the cast on edge tail. You will use the bind off tail to sew the headband.
Place the headband flat, with right side facing up (choose your preferred side as the right side), then fold the edges inwards.
Pinch each edge so that they fold in half.
Insert one folded edge into the other so there are four alternating layers. The part with the yarn tail should be positioned outside.
Sew through all the layers back and forth until the other end of the join. Pay attention that you guide the needle through all the layers in each pass.
Break yarn and weave in ends. Turn the headband inside out. Block the headband to finish.
I hope you enjoyed knitting your project! If you share your project on Instagram, please tag me with @whileberry.creative and #knitwithwhileberry so I can see your lovely knit!
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