Easy Knitted Headband Pattern for Adults
Hey, where'd you get that super cozy knit ear warmer?
Easy Knitted Headband Pattern for Adults
It’s going to be a while before things start to get warmer for some of us. So here a knitted headband pattern for to keep things cozy! It’s super easy, chunky, and cozy enough to serve as a knit ear warmer.
Ready? Scroll right on down to the materials section below…
Here’s a quick look on how this super chunky knit headband pattern is supposed to look like. This tutorial is seriously one of the easiest knitting patterns for beginners ever. I’m so excited for you to try this one out!
Materials & Stitches
Supplies
- Estako Thick & Quick Wool
- US 11 (8 mm) Knitting Needles
- Darning needle
Stitches Used
- Slipknot
- Seed Stitch
- Basic bind Off
- Backwards Loop Cast On
Easy Knitted Headband Pattern for Adults
This pattern is divided into three parts. The first will focus on the cast on and the number of stitches you need for your knit ear warmer.
The second part is the base where you will be knitting the seed stitch.
The cast off, where you will use the basic knit bind off to take you work off your knitting needles.
Finally, you’re going to sew your headband together to make that cute “twisted” and bow-like effect in the middle.
Backwards Loop Cast On
Using the backwards loop cast on, cast on 15 stitches. Remember that the slipknot counts as one stitch.
Seed Stitch Base
For the main section, simply (Knit 1, purl 1), repeat the stitches in the parentheses until the last stitch.
Turn your work and repeat then (K1, p1) until the end…
And that’s it… literally.
You’ll start seeing these little bumps or “seeds” on your headband as you knit your rows..
You just repeat this row until your headband is long enough to wrap snugly around your head. Mine was about 24” long for some sewing allowance later.
Basic Knit Bind Off
Sewing
Ok! Now we add the twist. Lay your project flat.
Fold the headband in half lengthwise.
Take the two short ends, still folded, and twist one of the short sides 180 degrees so that the open sides of the “u” shape are facing each other.
Layer these ends by sandwiching them together. Now you have four alternating layers like so.
Thread the long yarn tail into your darning needle and use this to whip stitch the ends together.
Make sure to catch all four layers each time you sew.
Work your way from one end to the other and then back again to secure everything.
Weave in any remaining yarn tail.
Turn your piece so that the seam is inside the headband and the twist is facing up. Tadah! You made a nice, tidy twisted headband.
Knit Headband Pattern Video Tutorial
Prefer watching the full video tutorial? Here you go!
Here’s Your Stunning Knit Ear Warmer!
Your knit ear warmer should look like this. Cute, chunky, and super perfect for chilly weather! The seed stitch was a fantastic call by the designer. It’s such a simple, repetitive rhythm that you can zone out while you knit. You can even take this time to catch up on your favorite TV shows.
This knit headband pattern is coming out super close to the holidays. So I’m definitely making a few for presents. That’s one thing ticked off my holiday gift list!
