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Free Headband Knitting Patterns

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We’re at the beginning of what promises to be a long week of really cold temperatures and several bands of winter weather where I live, which has me thinking of lots of different ways to keep warm and knitted head bands in one of those ways.

If you’re not a fan of hats, knitting a headband or earwarmer is a great way to keep your head a little protected from the elements (and they’re cute enough to wear inside, too). They also make really great, quick to knit gifts, so they’re perfect to have on your needles this time of year.

A couple of my favorite knitted headband patterns that I’ve knit include the super warm Moss Stitch Headband — worked with two strands of yarn held together — and the Cabled Headband pattern, which has a narrow band to go under the hair but is still wide enough to cover the ears if you want to.

Here are some more headband pattern ideas to get your needles buzzing:

Margo from Open N Shut has a cute, really quick and easy braided cable headband

The Blue Leaf Headband from Adrienne Krey is a cute lacy pattern available from Ravelry that also has matching mitts

The Headband Earwarmer from T. Matthews Fine Art is a chunky knit with a tapered shape and a crocheted flower for embellishment (you could totally make an I-cord flower if you’re not a crocheter)

ChemKnits’ Ombre Headband offers great practice for those new to stranded colorwork, as its a pretty easy pattern and can be worked with three or five colors (matching mittens are also available)

The Beaded Rib Headband from littletherom is a really easy, quick pattern that you could always throw a stripe onto for a little stash-busting fun

This headband from DROPS Design has a cool ridged design and is really wide so it should keep you plenty warm

The Center Row Lace headband from Rewind Knits is a pretty project that doubles as a neck warmer once you get in out of the cold

An easy colorful choice for the darkest winter days is the ZiggyZag headband pattern from Ann Hauge, available as a Ravelry download

Looking for more Knitted Headband Patterns? Check these patterns out on Etsy. Headbands are a great gift idea as they knit up fast and are well received by friends and family. Everyone loves wearing Knit headbands right?

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  1. The link to the Blue Leaf Headband is broken – points back to your own website. (But I found the pattern by going to Ravelry.)

    Thanks for this site – I like all the things you find.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.