Knitted Pinecone Headband
The knitted pinecone headband is a charming accessory that adds a touch of nature-inspired style to your outfit. Crafted with soft yarn in earthy tones and adorned with adorable knitted pinecones, this headband is both cute and cozy. Whether you're heading out for a winter stroll or simply want to keep your ears warm indoors, this accessory will be your new favorite go-to. Its unique design is sure to catch the eye and spark conversations wherever you go. Embrace the whimsical vibes of the knitted pinecone headband and let your playful side shine through!
Supplies
To knit this headband you will need the following supplies:
- Yarn: ~50g (1.8oz) light weight yarn (category #3). I used Drops Lima in the color almond (9024). It’s a blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca. If you don’t have the mentioned yarn at hand, here are similar yarn options:
- Rowan Alpaca Soft DK
- Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light
- Needles: 4mm (US6) knitting needles or size needed to obtain the gauge.
- Cable needle (if you don’t have a cable needle, you can substitute it with a double-pointed needle or a large enough safety pin)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
CO – cast on.
St (s) – stitch (es).
K – knit.
P – purl.
Sl – slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
C2B – Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle.
C2F – Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle and leave at front of work. Knit the next stitch, then knit the stitch from the cable needle.
C4B – Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. Knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle.
C4F – Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. Knit the next 2 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle.
PINECONE HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Cast on
CO on 34 sts using the Long-tail cast-on method or the one you prefer.
Headband
The first and last 3 stitches form the i-cord edging. You will knit the first 3 stitches of every row, and slip the last 3 stitches of every row.
All the wrong-side rows (2, 4, and 6) are identical.
Row 1: K3, P2, K4, P2, C4B, K4, C4F, P2, K4, P2, Sl3.
Row 2: K5, P4, K2, P12, K2, P4, K2, Sl3.
Row 3: K3, P2, K4, P2, K2, C4B, C4F, K2, P2, K4, P2, Sl3.
Row 4: K5, P4, K2, P12, K2, P4, K2, Sl3.
Row 5: K3, P2, C2B, C2F, P2, K4, C4B, K4, P2, C2B, C2F, P2, Sl3.
Row 6: K5, P4, K2, P12, K2, P4, K2, Sl3.
Repeat rows 1-6 until the headband measures 50cm (19.75″) or your desired length.
Bind off
Bind off sts in pattern (knit over knit stitches, purl over purl stitches).
Step 1: Work 2, bring the first st over the second one.
Step 2: Work the next st, bring the first st over the second one.
Repeat step 2 until you have 1 stitch left, cut the yarn leaving a 30-40cm / 12-16″ tail to seam the headband. Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.
Twist
Step 1: With the right side facing you, bring the shorter edges closer together and fold each edge in half so they look like a “V”.
Step 2: Now insert one edge into another. Make sure, that the yarn tail is on the outside, and not in between the layers.
Step 3: Stitch through all 4 layers of knit fabric back and forth.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends, and turn the headband the right side out.
Wet block the finished item, this process transforms the stitches, and makes them look smoother and neater.
Simply soak the knitted item in lukewarm water with some soak wash for 10-15 minutes. Lift it from the water and gently squeeze the excess water out. Next, lay it on a clean towel, and roll it up to remove moisture.
Pin the item to a blocking board or lay it on a clean and dry towel (make sure it doesn’t transfer color) and let it dry. Your knitting will look much better after this.