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Twisted Lace Headband Knitting Pattern

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Change up your headband knitting routine with this fun lacy headband knitting pattern. I tend to knit headbands in stockinette or garter stitch pretty much exclusively, but sometimes it’s fun to throw in a different stitch pattern every now and then.

This twisted lace headband is a quick knitting project that will keep your ears warm on cold days. It also makes a wonderful last-minute gift to a friend or family member.

The pattern includes garter stitch edging, little cables and a relatively easy lace pattern. In fact, the whole pattern is just two rows that repeat to the length you need.

You will need to be comfortable with reading your knitting to complete this project, since wrong side rows are made by knitting the stitches as you see them. This isn’t really that hard to do, just know that knits look like vs on the right side and bumps on the wrong side (or back) of the work. Purls are the opposite, a bump on the front and smooth on the back.

You’re knitting what you see, so it’s the opposite of the previous row. You’ll see a purl where you knit the stitch on the last row, so you’ll purl it on the second row. And vice versa. Once you’ve done it a couple of times you’ll probably have it memorized.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and you probably won’t even use a whole skein for this project. Once you get going it should knit up pretty fast, too, which makes it great for a last-minute gift or something to make for yourself to wear when looking at the holiday lights.

You can get this pattern for free from Mirella Moments. She also has a coordinating cowl pattern, so you can knit both if you like to be coordinated.

[Photo: Mirella Moments]

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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.