SUPER SIMPLE RIBBED HEADBAND

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Main Features

• simple knit in the round

• the ribbing doesn’t require a perfect fit, making it a great gift knit

• includes 7 sizes from baby to large adult, with instructions for a single thick version and a double thick version

• quick knit using worsted weight yarn

• includes linked video tutorials for the techniques used within the pattern

• includes written and charted instructions that have been test knit and professionally tech edited

• includes a blog post with alternate yarn and color recommendations

ABOUT THE PATTERN

The Super Simple Ribbed Headband is just what is sounds like – a super simple headband pattern (perfect for a quick gift knit!) that consists of ribbed stitch pattern. I love the use of ribbing in my headband ear warmers, because I don’t have to worry about creating a perfect fitting size. The pattern is easy to customize in length – just knit it for as long as you want the width of the headband – make sure it is at least long enough to cover the ears.

This pattern comes with instructions to knit a double thick version as well as the single thick version. This pattern is knit in the round and includes both written and charted instructions.

For more information behind the design & to learn about the design inspiration, be sure to check out this blog post!! For alternative (affordable & hand-dyed) yarn options, be sure to check out this blog post!

SIZES

Baby (Toddler, 2-4 Years, 4-8 Years) (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
Head Circumference: 16 (18, 20, 21) (22, 23, 24) in / 40.5 (45.5, 51, 53.5) (56, 58.5, 61) cm
Width: 2.5 (2.5, 3, 3) (3.5, 4, 4.5) in / 6.5 (6.5, 7.5, 7.5) (9, 10, 11.5) cm

YARN

Single thick version: 21 (24, 31, 33) (40, 47, 55) yds / 20 (22, 29, 30) (36, 43, 50) m; 19 (21, 29, 30) (36, 43, 50) grams Bulky Weight Yarn
Double thick version: 48 (54, 70, 74) (88, 103, 119) yds / 44 (50, 64, 67) (80, 94, 108) m; 44 (50, 64, 67) (80, 94, 108) grams Bulky Weight Yarn

GAUGE

13 stitches, 16 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in (K2, P1) ribbing worked in the round

TOOLS

5.5 mm (US size 9) circular needles, at least the length of your headband circumference
4.5 mm (US size 7) circular needles, at least the length of your headband circumference – for double thick version only
Darning needle
(1) stitch marker
Waste yarn – for double thick version only

TECHNIQUES

This is a very simple pattern, perfect for a beginner wishing to learn how to knit in the round! Both versions are comprised of knits and purls; the double thick version also incorporates a provisional cast on with a special bind off.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of my test knitters who used the time to provide feedback on this pattern design! This pattern was tech edited by Kobi Paine.

What the test knitters had to say about the pattern:

“super easy to make. Just love how it looks!”
“super easy/quick knit”

This pattern was updated Sep. 7, 2020 to include an updated layout, linked tutorials, and slight adjustments to the pattern. Note that the free pattern download was updated, but the blog was not updated.

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