Knitted Cabled Tapered Headband
The Knitted Cabled Tapered Headband is the perfect accessory to add a touch of coziness and style to your winter outfits. With its intricate cable knit design and tapered shape, this headband not only keeps your ears warm but also adds a trendy flair to your look. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or hitting the slopes, this headband is sure to keep you both snug and stylish. Its soft, stretchy fabric ensures a comfortable fit while staying securely in place. Say goodbye to unruly hair and hello to a chic winter accessory that will quickly become your go-to throughout the chilly season!
Needles: size 10 circularYarn: Lamb’s pride bulky (I used two worsted weights together to create the color combo)
Cable pattern will be made on the wrong side of your work.Cable pattern:Row 1: K4Row 2: P4Row 3: C4F (transfer two stitches to cable needle and set in front of work. Knit the next two stitches then Knit the two stitches from the cable needle)Row 4: P4note: I don’t make the cable pattern on the outermost corners of the headband because there are so few rows.
CO 72 St.Row 1: K2, P2Row 2: K2, P2 to last two stitches. Turn work.Row 3: Slip 1 purlwise, P1, K2, place marker. P2, K2 to last two stitches. Turn work.Row 4: Remove marker. Slip 1 purlwise, P3, place marker. Start cable pattern: K4, P4 to marker. Turn work.Row 5: Remove marker. Slip 1, P3. Place marker. K4, P4 to marker. Turn work.Row 6: Remove marker. Slip 1, K3. Place marker. P4, C4F to marker. Turn work.Row 7: Remove marker. Slip 1, K3. Place marker. P4, K4 to next marker. Turn work.Continue rows 4-7 till there are five groups of four stitches on the outside of the stitch markers (22 stitches). *If you want a narrower headband, knit until there are 18 stitches on the outside of each stitch marker.*
Row 8: When both sides have 22 stitches, start the next row without removing the stitch marker and knit in the cable pattern to the next marker. Turn work.Row 9: Without removing the stitch marker, continue in the cable pattern to the next marker. Remove marker and knit the next four stitches according to the cable pattern. Turn work. Place marker.Row 10: Place marker and knit in cable pattern to next marker. Remove marker and knit 4 stitches according to cable pattern. Turn work. Place marker.
Continue Row 10 till there are only two stitches on the outside of both markers.Row 11: P2, K2 removing all markersRow 12: K2, P2 removing all markersRow 13: BO in ribbing pattern (K2, P2)Weave in ends. Sew on a button to one corner. There should be a hole you can put the button through easily.