Summer Knit Headband Pattern
Looking for easy knitting projects this summer? Want to use up your yarn stash? Grab some cotton yarn and make a knitted headband with me! It’s the perfect summer accessory for tying back your sun-kissed hair, and it works up very quickly. The knit lace pattern on the headband is so quite eye-catching, too.
If you are looking for Easy Knitting Patterns Free, then a headband is a great project to start with. They are very beginner friendly and can make great gifts, too.
Keep reading to learn how to knit a headband using a repetitive lace stitch pattern. Use one solid color yarn throughout for a cohesive look.
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Headband Knitting Pattern
The idea behind this knit headband pattern is to work in straight rows, to create one long piece. The piece will have shorter ends, made by using decrease rows. You will use BASIC KNIT STITCHES, as well as special decrease stitches, for the repetitive pattern.
The following is a list of supplies you would need to create one knit hair band. Use similar yarn (size 4, light cotton yarn) and the same knitting needle size to make your own.
Supplies
- 1 skein of Knit Picks Comfy (109 yds per skein)
- Color: Flamingo
- or similar weight yarn (approx 45 yds total)
- Size 8 (5.0 mm) needles (straight)
- Size 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles (optional for I-Cord)
- Scissors
- tapestry (yarn) needle
Knitting Abbreviations
approx – approximately
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
K – knit
k2tog – knit two sts together
P – purl
p3tog – purl three sts together
skp – slip one st knitwise, knit next st, pass slipped st over
sts – stitches
Rep – repeat
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side
yo – yarn over
Special Instructions to Make an I-Cord
You will be making two I-cords to create the straps at each end of the headband. Use the instructions below when you need to create the I-cord.
To make an I-cord with double-pointed needles:
- knit each stitch across
- do not turn work
- slide knitted stitches to right edge of needle
- keep the working yarn in the back
Repeat steps 1-4 until you reach the desired length for the I-cord.
To make an I-cord with single-pointed needles:
- knit each stitch across
- do not turn work
- slip all stitches back to the other needle purlwise (point to point) one at a time
- keep the working yarn in the back
Repeat steps 1-4 until you reach the desired length for the I-cord.
PATTERN INFORMATION
The FREE simple headband knitting pattern is provided below.
- but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern for the KNIT HEADBAND in the SHOP! The pdf has some helpful photos included.
Pattern Knit Headband
Can a beginner knit a headband?
Yes! Especially with a repetitive easy stitch pattern using basic knit stitches and simple techniques! This pattern has an Intermediate skill level, but an advanced beginner can give it a try. The decrease stitches are simple to master, and the overall pattern is very repetitive. You would also need to know how to pick up stitches (or work a provisional cast-on).
Here I will walk you through each step of making this modern lace knit headband, using your favorite yarn color.
Finished Measurements:
Measurements are for finished & blocked hair band, not including I-cords.
- Width : 4 inches
- Length : 18 inches
Gauge: 4″ (10cm) square = approx. 18 sts by 20 Rows in pattern repeat, blocked
FREE Lace Headband Knitting Pattern
NOTES –
You will be knitting the hair band from the middle in rows to form the main piece. Then you will decrease to form 1 end tie, followed by picking up sts to form the 2nd end tie.
With size 8 needles, CO 18 sts with size 4 yarn.
(Alternatively, you could provisionally cast on 18 sts here).
Stitch Repeat Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): P1, k16, p1.
Row 2: K1, p16, k1.
Row 3: P1, k2, *yo, p1, p3tog, p1, yo, k2; rep from * across until last st, p1.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-4 until length reaches approx 12″ or your desired length, ending with a Row 4. (approx 15 total repetitions)
Decrease Rows:
Dec Row 1 (RS): K1, skp, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Dec Row 2: Purl.
Rep the two Decrease Rows six more times.
Continue with last 4 sts to make an I-cord approx 6″ length (see special instructions above).
To finish, you can bind off the last 4 sts knitwise or cut yarn & run tail through the last 4 sts, tighten and fasten off.
With RS facing,
- use size 8 needles and same yarn to pick up 18 sts along cast-on edge of hair band,
- then purl the next row.
(Alternatively, put your 18 provisional cast-on sts back on size 8 needle and begin working the RS as follows).
Decrease Rows:
Dec Row 1 (RS): K1, skp, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Dec Row 2: Purl.
Rep the two Decrease Rows six more times.
Continue with last 4 sts to make an I-cord approx 6″ length (see special instructions above).
To finish, you can bind off the last 4 sts knitwise or cut yarn & run tail through the last 4 sts, tighten and fasten off.
FINISHING the Headband
Block hair band to your desired width and length.
Weave in all loose ends to WS.
Important Tips for Knitting your Lace Headband
Some things to keep in mind as you work the Knitted Headband Free Pattern are:
- For the pattern repeat, the RS is worked on odd-numbered rows.
- Use double-pointed or single-pointed needles to make the I-cords (see special instructions).
- Feel free to adjust size as follows:
- work more/less rows to adjust length of main piece
Lace Knit Headband
The light knit headband makes a lovely hair accessory for the warmer months, worn over loose hair or a ponytail. Just tie the I-cords behind the neck to fasten.
The lace design of this headband is very pretty (especially in pink), and with the wide size and interesting texture – you’re bound to get compliments from making this beautiful pattern. I think it would also look lovely worn with an up-do.
Don’t forget that this knit headband pattern is also available in an ad-free digital pdf pattern. The pdf has a few helpful photos. Grab the HEADBAND KNIT PATTERN pattern in my shop.
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Did you enjoy this free knitting pattern? I think it’s also a perfect idea to make as a gift for a friend who loves lace and Knitting Accessories.
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