Cool Headband to Knit

SpinCraft Knitting Patterns

Here's a really cool headband pattern. It's one of the first things I learned to knit, and I still make them often for Christmas presents. I like it a lot because it is wider around the ears so it keeps my ears nice and warm.

HEAD BAND
With # 10 needles. Cast on 8 sts.

Row 1: K1, p1, k4, p1, k1.

Row 2: P1, k1, p4, k1, p1.

Repeat rows 1 & 2 until piece measures 3". * Double the amount of stitches by knitting and purling in each st. Work in Garter st (k each row) for 3". Decrease by knitting 2 st tog across *. Repeat rows 1 & 2 until piece measures 14". Repeat instructions from * to *. Repeat rows 1 & 2 for 3". Full headband should measure 20" (or fit snug to head). Bind off and sew ends together. Wash and block flat.