Today I want to share a super easy pattern with you. I am the most beginner-y of beginner knitters, so if I can make this, so can you. You only need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. It’s in the round so you don’t need to alternate knit and purl rows to create the stockinette and reverse stockinette sections. And this is a very handy convertible item – it can be a headband, an ear warmer, or a cowl. It will even keep your hair frizz free while it’s drying – or let you sleep on your hair without getting bed head! The chunky cotton blend yarn makes it a quick knit you can whip up in an hour or two. Yay!
Please note: I haven’t had this pattern tested other than making it myself. If you find any errors, please let me know!
If you’d prefer to buy the finished item, it is available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/468882345
Headband/cowl pattern:
Yarn: Bernat maker home dec (size 5 bulky)
Cast on 46 stitches on size 11, 8mm 20″ circular needles (I used the long tail cast on method). Work in the round and use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round.
Knit 6 rows
Purl 6 rows
Knit 6 rows
Purl 6 rows
Knit 6 rows
Cast off
Weave in ends
Note: the ends tend to poke out with this yarn. I have found it helpful to put a bit of fabric glue on the ends to help keep them tucked in securely. Even with that, my ends came a-pokin’ out after I washed my headband – if anyone has ideas about this, let me know!
To make the twist I have in it here, you just twist it so part of it is inside-out before you put it on, like so:
You can pull your hair into a loose bun and tuck it into the headband to keep it from getting frizzy after a shower! Enjoy the free pattern 😊
Charissa Pray Designs 