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Dogwood Leaf Hair Ties

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The Dogwood Leaf Hair Ties are a charming and stylish hair accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any hairdo. These quick and easy projects require very little yarn, making them perfect for stash-busting. The pattern is versatile and can be transformed into a unique gift wrap tie, belt, garland, backpack charm, or a bookmark by simply making the I-Cord longer.

This Free Knitting project is completely seamless and features techniques such as Judy’s Magic Cast On, an I-Cord, and knitting in the round. It’s a fun and easy way to learn something new while watching the leaves grow on your needles. The pattern includes clear instructions and detailed photographs, making it easy to follow even for those new to knitting.

The Dogwood Leaf Hair Ties are perfect for knitters of all skill levels, and you can make a bunch of colorful leaves for yourself or give them away as gifts. They make for great presents for the holidays or birthdays.

So if you’re looking for a fun, free  and easy Kntting project that will add style to your hair or can be used as a decor item or a gift, Dogwood Leaf Hair Ties is the perfect pattern for you! Get your needles and yarn ready and start knitting your own Dogwood Leaf Hair Ties today!

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Summer Headband Knitting Patterns

Some knitters have trouble coming up with projects they can both knit and wear when it’s warm outside. Especially if you’re not ready for garments (thought tank tops and summer tops are great first garment projects!) it might seem like there’s nothing to do when it’s hot outside.

One way to remedy this situation is by knitting headbands. Headbands are great any time of year to keep hair out of your face and make you look a little more pulled together without any effort. Wider headbands double as ear warmers when it gets colder, but skinnier ones are great throughout the year.

A couple of great examples are from designer Elly Donner, who has a set of headband knitting patterns on Ravelry you can buy individually or as an ebook. Homebody, shown here, is worked in garter stitch (the ties are crocheted but you could also use I-cord), while Slipstream uses slipped stitches and garter ridges, and Sounds of Spring has little cables. The patterns use DK weight yarn and are a great way to use a little leftover yarn from another project.

I also recently came across the lovely Plush Braided Headband by Yevgeniya Li. A free pattern on Ravelry, this wider design is covered in lush cables for a sleek and fancy look. It uses worsted weight yarn and you can customize the length for a perfect fit.

Celeste Knitwear’s Spikelet is a simple twisted headband with columns of eyelet lace to keep it from being too heavy. It’s worked flat and sewn together to make the twist, and uses DK weight yarn. It has three sizes available.

This skinny lace headband from Lusi Knits is another cute choice. It calls for fine weight cotton yarn, but you could use heavier yarn if you have it on hand to make a wider headband (or use any fine yarn you have available). It uses ties to customize the fit.

And if you want to go super basic but still really cute, try the easy ring headband from Lulu Pattern. The sample is knit pretty wide, but you could make a narrower version if you want, and the little ring turns it from a plain loop into a bow with very little extra work. It calls for worsted weight yarn but you could also use whatever weight you like for this one to change up the look and size.