Well, kinda… but in my defence it was nothing like the rubber boot disaster.
I have to give credit where it is due… the pinner did an amazing job knitting her modish cinched knitted headband.
When she weaved her two ends together they ruffled perfectly. I had to wrestle mine together to get them to get the look I wanted and I probably had to tug on those ends harder than I really should have.
Mine, well…I “pretend” that I know how to knit… my stitches are knit so tight together you could bounce a quarter off of them.
Just kidding,I haven’t actually tried to bounce a quarter of my knitting.
I tend to ignore the pattern and pick what ever yarn will be the warmest or the softest or in this case the exact shade of my daughters snow coat so I have had to adjust my pattern a smidgen.
Mine doesn’t exactly look like her pattern but I am happy with the outcome and more importantly my daughter is happy and she’s the one that is going to wear it.
I have already started knitting another headband but this time I switched the stitches to try and make it look “less homemade” which was what attracted me to the pattern in the first place!
Knitted Headband
To start this pattern, cast on (or CO) 20 stitches onto US size 9 needles. Once you have 20 stitches on your needles, start knitting. Knit for 14 inches (around 86 rows).
* for this new headband I am making I changed the pattern to {k2 P1} but you could really do anything you wanted!
Once your work is 14 inches long, cast off all 20 stitches.
It should stretch 22-23 inches when pulled so you might have to add some more stitches depending on your yarn.
Next, fold the two ends together so they meet in the center.
You can cut the yarn strands or weave them into the edge with an embroidery needle.
Using the embroidery needle, sew the two sides together.
Once the two edges are sewn together, pull on each end until your headband looks cinched.
After pulling the two yarn tails tight so the headband is gathered, tie them in a knot.
Once you have tied the knot, you can cut the yarn tails or wrap them around the cinched area to give it a more finished look.
You can snag your own copy of the pattern {with step-by-step pictures & video tutorials to teach you how to cast on/ cast off and knit stitch} by download the pattern here.
I cant knit and this actually looks pretty easy and super adorable
Awe that is so adorable! This would look so cute on my baby. I wish I knew how to knit.
I am so glad you included the pattern. I am going to try to make this for a baby shower gift for my friends daughter.
The headband turned out so nice! Glad you had a Pinterest success!
I don’t knit – but every person in my family does! Boys and girls. Why can’t I? I have no clue – but one day! I love this headband and as your first success I am sure it is the roadmap to lots of amazing ones that your daughter will model to perfection!
That for sharing your pattern. I enjoy knitting and am going to try this.
This is way too cute! My secret wish is to learn to knit, and make extra crafty things like this. I can make clippies, and flowers, but anything “knit” is out of my zone.
That is so sweet! I truly wish I had some real knitting skills.
I wish I could knit I have tried several times but just can’t seem to get the hang of it. Your headband came out awesome.
Love the headband! I wish I was crafty!
This looks really cute! I’ve never attempted to knit anything before but always had an interest in it! They actually have a knitting for beginners class at our local recreation class that I’m considering taking!
Cute headband! It is fun when you can customize something to match your children’s clothes. Good job!
My Grandma taught my daughter how to make one of these over the holiday! They are so creative and cute!
This turned out really cute. I need to learn how to knit and this would probably be the ideal then to do first to learn.
That looks so cute! I have never been so good with knitting!
That is adorable! I think this headband would look especially cute on babies and toddlers!
This would be fun and easy to make. I wonder if I can even knit anymore.
Oh so cute! I love it! I would love to knit but nowadays I’ve got quite a bit of arthritis in my right hand, so I wonder if I’d even be able to?
I have pinched nerve in my neck so knitting can be a wee bit challenging at times.
So I totally understand!
I am an amazing knitter. There is something wonderous and magical about using two sticks and some string to create something we can enjoy or give to others to enjoy.
I have not tried knitting yet, but I want to. I still need to master using my sewing machine that my MIL bought me a few years ago.
Wow, that came out GREAT! I love it. How cute 🙂
I like it! I can’t knit a thing so you are miles ahead of me on this craft! 🙂
This is very cute! Half the time my stuff looks nothing like what I see on Pinterest, but I keep trying.
Oh you don’t need to have the same pattern, your’s is unique and nice!
A definite success! Beautiful and well done.
Don’t you love when a Pinterest project turns out great!! And I bet you could bounce a quarter off of it. 🙂
I so wish I knew how to knit! This is darling!
I wish I knew how to knit too! My mother is such a good knitter but it doesn’t seem like she passed that skill down to me!
My nana taught me when I was a little girl.
When she passed I snagged her knitting needles to remind me of her.
I have made hats, scarves, dishrags and some toys but I have no idea how to make a sock or sweater!
lol!
I really need to learn this and how to sew lol.
I have never really knitted before. so Glad this worked out for you. How many times have I tried something on PInterest and been disappointed.
Very nice headband. Looks good! Living in Wisconsin – with cold winters I wear this type of headband all the time.
I shared your post with a friend that loves to knit.
Aww, that’s so sweet of you!
Thanks so much!
That headband is adorable! I don’t have the patience to knit, so I definitely appreciate that talent in others.
Congrats on your Pinterest success! It came out so cute! I just keeping pinning rather than actually trying most of the things I pin!