Knit a Super-Simple Headband to Keep Your Ears Warm

Even though I just told you about knitting a hat, and I have worn it a few times (because it has been cold, and not just cold for Arkansas, but actually cold), I’m not really that big into wearing hats. I feel like they push on my head and I just don’t really like the feeling.

I do, however, like to be warm, and the solution is to knit cozy headbands that can cover my ears. I have shared my love of headbands before in this roundup of 10 free headband patterns (which more than a year later is still incredibly popular, so thanks for that!) but I just came across another great one I want to add to my collection soon.

The Toboggan Headband by Susan Mills for Classic Elite Yarns is a great little project, using a single skein of bulky yarn and garter stitch so it’ll be on and off the needles fast.

This one also has a cute shape and I-cord ties that can be fastened behind the head or under the chin if you like that look.

It looks like a really great, easy pattern you could whip up in no time for a weekend outing, or just to add to your everyday rotation.

Do you like knit hats or would you rather wear a headband? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[Photo via Classic Elite Yarns.]

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? Check out this free knitted Autumn Ear Warmer headband on our sister site.

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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]

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