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.

Adding a bit of knitting to your fall decor is a lot of fun, whether it’s knit pumpkins or a bunch of adorable knit ghosts like these.

Knit ghosts can be super simple like this free ghost knitting pattern from Trixie Zynch on Ravelry. Using about 50 yards of worsted weight yarn, they’re worked from the bottom up and are super cute as a pair.

This fuzzy little ghost from Forest Knitting Toys is holding a pumpkin and wearing a witch hat, though of course the accessories are optional, as is the fuzzy yarn. The main yarn is chunky and the ghost measures about 10 cm/4 inches tall. It’s worked in the round.

Another fuzzy ghost in more of a Pacman style is this ghost plushie form South Stitch Girls. It’s worked in the round with bulky yarn and includes a sweet little bow you can make in whatever color you like.

The ghost doll from Edith Grace Designs has little arms and a curl at the top of its head. The body is worked flat using DK weight yarn and you could also work it in glow in the dark yarn for extra fun. The body and head are worked in one piece with the arms knit separately.

The Grim Grinning Ghosts from Susan Claudino are super cute and you can knit them in any yarn and gauge you like to make ghosts of different sizes. These are worked in the round with the body done in one piece and the arms are knit separately. The ghosts shown were knit in sock yarn, DK and worsted weight yarn. You can find the pattern on Ravelry.

Make a ghost with funny striped legs with this ghost shelf sitter design from Claire Fairall Designs. It’s worked in three colors of DK weight yarn, and the letters spelling out boo are made with strips of garter stitch sewn into shape.

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