Knitted Beautiful Headband

Knitted beautiful headbands bring a touch of charm and coziness to any outfit! These stylish accessories not only keep your ears warm during chilly days but also add a trendy flair to your look. Whether you choose a classic cable-knit design or opt for a more intricate pattern, a knitted headband can effortlessly elevate your style. It's the perfect accessory for those days when you want to keep your hair out of your face while looking effortlessly chic. So, go ahead and embrace the charm and warmth of a knitted beautiful headband for a stylish and functional addition to your wardrobe!

Finished Size

About 3 1/2" (9 cm) wide and 18" (45.5 cm) head circumference, buttoned.

Yarn Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).

Shown here: Baah! LaJolla (100% merino; 400 yd [366 m]/100 g): Raspberry Toffee, 1 skein (enough for 5 to 6 headbands).

Needles

Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

Tapestry needle; one 3/4" (2 cm) button.

Gauge 23 sts and 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) in zigzag lace patt.

Note

Instead of working the button and buttonhole tabs at each end, you can work the lace section alone until it's long enough to be tied as a headscarf.

Stitch Guide

Zigzag Lace (even number of sts)

Set-up row: (WS) Sl 1, k2, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 1, 3, and 5: (RS) Sl 1, k2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Even-numbered Rows 2-10: (WS) Sl 1, k2, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

Rows 7, 9, and 11: Sl 1, k2, *ssk, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 12: Rep Row 2.

Rep Rows 1-12 for patt; do not rep the set-up row.

Ribbing (odd number of sts)

Row 1: (WS) Sl 1, purl to end. Row 2: (RS) Sl 1, *p1, k1; rep from *. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.

Headband

CO 20 sts. Work zigzag lace (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 16 1/2" (42 cm) from CO, ending with a WS row. BO all sts.

Finishing

Block headband to about 3 1/2" (9 cm) wide and 16 1/2" (42 cm) long.

Button Tab

Using the illustration below as a guide, fold one short end of the headband into pleats—pleated end measures about 3/4" to 1" (2 to 2.5 cm) wide. With RS facing, pick up and knit 7 sts across the pleated end, picking up through all layers of the folded pleats. Work in ribbing patt (see Stitch Guide) until tab measures 2" (5 cm) from pick-up row when stretched. BO all sts.

Buttonhole Tab

Fold the other short end into pleats according to illustration. With RS facing, pick up and knit 7 sts across the pleated end as for button tab. Work in ribbing patt until tab measures 1" (2.5 cm) from pick-up row when stretched, ending with a WS row. Buttonhole row: (RS) Work 2 sts in patt, work a 3-st one-row buttonhole (see Glossary), k2. Cont in rib patt for 1/2" (1.3 cm) more. BO all sts. Sew button to button tab so that, when buttoned, the headband fits snuggly around the head. Weave in loose ends.