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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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Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF – A Romantic 1950s Bridal Shawl

There are some vintage knitting patterns that feel like they belong in a hat box with tissue paper, silk gloves, and a very dramatic lipstick. This Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has exactly that sort of old-school glamour.

It is a restored vintage knitting pattern for a delicate triangular lace stole with long fringe, designed to drape softly over the shoulders. The look is very 1950s evening wrap, but it also works beautifully for modern bridal styling, boho wedding outfits, vintage-inspired photo shoots, costume wardrobes, or anyone who likes a little romantic drama in their handmade accessories.

You can find the pattern here: Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF from CraftGossipStore.

What I like about this pattern is that it has that lovely “special occasion” feeling without being locked into one use. Yes, it would make a beautiful handmade bridal shawl, especially in cream, ivory, soft white, champagne, or pale blush. But it could also be stunning worn over a simple black dress, used as a vintage-style evening wrap, or made as an heirloom gift for someone who loves classic lace knitting.

The finished stole measures approximately 60 inches across the top and 43 inches along each side, so it has enough width to sit nicely around the shoulders while still keeping that airy lace look. The triangular shape gives it a graceful drape, and the fringe adds movement without making the design feel too heavy.

This is a digital PDF pattern, so no finished stole will be posted out. After purchase, the file is available as an instant download through Etsy, which is always handy if you are in that dangerous “I need a new project immediately” mood. We have all been there. Usually surrounded by yarn we already own, naturally.

The pattern is best suited to confident beginners through intermediate knitters who are comfortable following row-by-row instructions and working basic lace techniques such as increasing, decreasing, slipping stitches, and keeping track of rows. Like many vintage knitting patterns, the instructions may be more concise than modern patterns, so a little patience and a good row counter will be your friend here.

The original pattern calls for fine crochet cotton or thread and No. 11 knitting needles, but as with any vintage pattern, modern substitutions may require some swatching. I know swatching is not the most thrilling part of knitting, but with lace it really does help. A small test piece will show you the fabric, drape, and openness of the stitch pattern before you commit to the full stole.

If you are knitting this for a wedding, photo shoot, formal event, or gift, I would choose the yarn carefully. A smooth cotton thread will give it that crisp vintage lace look, while a softer fine yarn could make it feel more modern and romantic. A light wool blend, silk blend, bamboo blend, or fine cotton could all give different results, so think about whether you want structure, softness, sheen, or drape.

For supplies, you’ll want suitable fine yarn or thread, knitting needles, a tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape, and something to help track your rows. Mary Maxim is a good place to browse classic yarns and knitting supplies, while Amazon can be handy for stitch counters, blocking mats, lace blocking wires, and pattern folders if you like to keep your printable PDFs organised.

One thing I would not skip with this project is blocking. Lace rarely looks its best straight off the needles. Blocking opens up the stitch pattern, evens out the fabric, and helps the stole sit beautifully across the shoulders. If you are making this as a bridal wrap, blocking is what takes it from “I knitted a lace triangle” to “oh, this looks properly elegant.”

This pattern would be a lovely choice for knitters who enjoy vintage accessories, wedding knitting, heirloom-style projects, and lightweight wraps. It has enough detail to feel special, but the finished piece is still wearable and versatile. That is the sweet spot with vintage patterns — beautiful, but not so precious that it never leaves the wardrobe.

If you have a soft spot for romantic lace, fringe, vintage fashion, or handmade bridal accessories, this is a gorgeous little pattern to tuck into your knitting queue.