10+ Knit Headband Patterns for all Knitters!

Knitted headbands are perfect for gifts, hair accessories, or perfect for making sure your hair stays neat and tidy as you go about your day. Thanks to the crafting community, knitted headbands come in many different styles!

Today, we’re going to be talking about our favorite knitted headband patterns ranging from plain and easy, to slightly trickier knits that have more oomph! and tons of details.
Ready? Then keep on reading!

What You Need to Knit Headbands!

These knit headbands may have different levels of difficulty, but they have one thing in common: all you need are the basic knitting materials! So let’s take a look at what these might be:

• Knitting Needles – To complete any knitting project, you will need a pair of sturdy knitting needles. Check your yarn ball’s to see what the suggested needle size is before you get started. Pro tip: For beginners, we recommend that you opt for needles that have some “grip” to prevent your yarn from slipping off the edge. A great pair to start with are wooden knitting needles!

• Yarn – Your knit headband should be comfortable to wear. This is where yarn material comes into play! Acrylic yarn can be a good option because it’s washable and afforadable. Cotton is a great alternative, however it’s not as elastic as other yarns. Lastly, wool yarns are cozy but might be itchy for people with sensitive skin. Always test out a new yarn by touching it to your neck or the inside of your wrist to see how it feels.

• Scissors – A pair of scissors is another important tool that you will use for all of your knitting projects. You’ll need them to cut yarn tails and hide loose ends.

• Stitch markers – You might need stitch markers to keep track of where you are in a given pattern. We love using markers that can open and close, also called “removable stitch markers” for all knitted projects!

• Yarn/darning needle – You will need a yarn needle or darning needle to sew in the loose yarn ends.

• Knit headband pattern – Don’t forget to pick out your absolute favorite knit headband patterns on this list!

1. Blushing Ivy Headband

By: DROPS design

YARN: Aran

SIZE: Small – XL

This simple knitted headband is both lovely and can really help keep your hair nice and tidy when you’re walking around town.

The Blushing Ivy Headband uses a basic ribbed knit stitch, perfect for a knitter in a rush. The best part? Ribbing is super elastic which means that this headband will stay cozy over your ears no matter how stiff the breeze is.

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2. Saturn Rings

By:  DROPS Design

YARN: Aran

SIZE: One size

Playing with texture can take your style from plain to out-of-this world. This Saturn Rings knitted headband pattern is the perfect accent piece that’s also super functional.

The ridges are created by alternating knit and purl stitches. A great project for any beginner knitter!

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3. Whimsical Delights Headband

By: Brome Fields

YARN: Bulky

SIZE: One size

I have another beginner-friendly pattern for you! Let’s take a closer look at what makes this pattern so neat.

First, the ribbed edges create a snug fit without any curled edges. Next, the knit and purl rows make it possible for the headband to flex across a variety of widths.

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4. Headband with a Twist

By: Mirella Moments

YARN: DK

SIZE: Adult

The Headband with a Twist is typically what we first think whenever one mentions knitted headbands! It’s a classic look that many people wear with all sorts of outfits. The simple twist can be worn at the top of the head or off to the side for a jaunty look.

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5. The Knitted Crown

By: My Favourite Stitches

YARN: Aran + Fingering

SIZE: Baby – Adult

Headbands don’t have to be simple. They can be fun accessories too!

The Knitted Crown headband pattern is an adorable project guaranteed to bring smiles to people’s faces.

Don’t we all deserve cool knitted crown headbands?

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6. Garter Be Kidding Me

By: Katherine Young

YARN: DK

SIZE: Adjustable

Ok, it’s time to talk about headbands for kiddos. Little knitted bows are so adorable! The Garter Be Kidding Me pattern creates the cutest little headband that is the perfect hair accessory for every sweet baby. You can even make this for your pet too!

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7. Serenity Smocked Headband

By: Kendra Nitta

YARN: DK

SIZE: 15″ circumference x 3″ wide OR 18″ circumference x 4″ wide

A slightly more intermediate knit, the Serenity Smocked Headband pattern is the perfect cozy project for beginners who want to level up their skills!

The beautiful textured pattern across this knit headband is made using 2×2 ribbing with wrapped stitches to create the smocking. The headband is finished with Seed Stitch along the edges for even more texture!

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8. Cable Knit Headband

By: Brome Fields

YARN: Super Bulky

SIZE: One Size

I can’t believe we’ve made it this far in the list and only just now gotten to a cable knit pattern.

Cables can be challenging stitches to learn but this pattern is a great way to practice the stitch and get the hang of how cables are constructed.

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9. Wildflower Headband

By: Mirella Moments

YARN: DK

SIZE: Adult Medium

Some people love the texture, but aren’t too fond of bulky fabrics. That’s where the Wildflower Headband comes in. This is a lovely knit headband pattern rich in texture knit in a lighter-weight yarn.

This particular headband is created using the simple stockinette stitch and a beginner-friendly braided cable pattern to create this charming design!

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10. The Thicket Headband

By: Mirella Moments

YARN: Aran

SIZES: Adult

Time to bring some nature into this round up of headband knitting patterns!

Leaf-like details always have an elegant, yet laid-back feel. The Thicket Headband pattern is a lovely hair accessory perfect for a casual day out or a nice, intimate meal with friends or loved ones.

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11. Woven Cable Headband

By: Priscillia Uloho

YARN: Aran

SIZES: Adult

Time to up the ante! You’re probably sick if seeing the same old cabled headbands and might want something with a bit more detail.

If you’re ready to take up a more challenging knit headband pattern, then the Woven Cable Headband should be the perfect project.

The pattern itself might be a bit more complicated, but it’s small enough that experienced beginners can still practice the “trickier” cable pattern without the pressure of taking on a larger project!

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12. Eleanor’s Hugs and Kisses

By: Priscillia Uloho

YARN: Bulky

SIZES: Adult

This adorable cable knit headband pattern shows you another way to use cable stitches in a fun repeating XO pattern.

I love that it looks simple but uses some fun techniques that keep my brain busy while I’m knitting.

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Knitting hair accessories that slay!

Ok, now that you’ve seen a whole world of incredible headbands you’re ready to start knitting up a storm, yes? Gusts of wind will be no match for your new accessory collection! Headbands can be great presents that you can stitch up within a day which makes them the best last-minute knit gift there is.

Knit headband patterns come in a range of different designs. You can take each one a step further by choosing the perfect yarn! You can shift the aesthetics by choosing bright color shifting skeins, or tweedy classic textures in your next knit. Hhopefully these patterns were all the inspiration you needed to grab a skein and pair of needles!

My top favorites from this list are The Thicket Headband and the Serenity Smocked Headband patterns! Which ones will you be trying out?

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