Knitted Torch Headband

Looking for a cute and cozy accessory to keep you warm this winter? Look no further than the knitted adorable headband! This charming accessory not only adds a touch of whimsy to your outfit but also keeps your ears snug and toasty. With its soft fabric and delightful design, it's bound to become your go-to accessory for chilly days. Whether you're out for a walk in the park or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this knitted headband will add a sweet and stylish touch to your look. Treat yourself to this adorable headband and embrace the winter season with warmth and charm!

Knitting materials and tools:

• Straight or DPN 3.5 mm (US 4)
• Vintage Colors, Berroco (4) – 50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon

Torch knit headband size:

• Gauge: 17 sts –10 cm (4 inches).
• Head circumference: 53-57 cm
• Width: 10 cm (4 inches)
• Length: 45 cm

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• skpo – Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done.
• k2tog – knit the next two stitches together.
• M3 (make three) – insert the needle as if to knit, wrap the yarn around and make a knit stitch without dropping stitch of the left needle, yo, then again insert the needle as if to knit, wrap the yarn around, make a knit stitch and drop the stitch of the needle.

Torch headband knitting pattern:

Cast on 88 sts or any other number multiple of 4. Place stitch marker and join to knit in rounds.

Rounds 1-4: [k1, p1] – repeat around.

Rounds 5-6: [p3, k1] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 7: [p3, M3] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 8: [p3, k3] – repeat till the end of round.

Round 9: p2, k2tog, k1, skpo, [p1, k2tog, k1, skpo] – repeat around. At the very end, knit a SKPO using the 1st stitch of the next round. Count the SKPO stitch as the 1st stitch of Round 10. Place a stitch marker before this stitch to mark the beginning of the round.

Round 10: k1 (already knitted), [p1, k3] – repeat around, p1, k2.

Repeat Rounds 5-10 two more times. Then, repeat Rounds 5 and 6 once more.

Finish with three rounds of k1, p1 ribbing. Then, bind off all stitches and weave in the ends.