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{How to make a knitted headband}..finally a pinterest success!

11/28/14 | {DIY} crafts & other fun things

Knit a headband

 

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!

lets make it

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.

 

 

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  1. Laura funk says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    I cant knit and this actually looks pretty easy and super adorable

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  2. Mama to 5 Blessings says

    May 3, 2015 at 12:48 am

    Awe that is so adorable! This would look so cute on my baby. I wish I knew how to knit.

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  3. Ruth Zankich says

    May 2, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    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.

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  4. Tina @ My Highest Self says

    January 17, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    The headband turned out so nice! Glad you had a Pinterest success!

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  5. Elizabeth Towns says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:02 am

    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!

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  6. Ginger Mommy says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:53 am

    That for sharing your pattern. I enjoy knitting and am going to try this.

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  7. Amy Desrosiers says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:19 am

    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.

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  8. Danielle says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    That is so sweet! I truly wish I had some real knitting skills.

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  9. Melissa Vera says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    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.

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  10. Becky says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Love the headband! I wish I was crafty!

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  11. Trisha says

    December 2, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    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!

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  12. Tara @ Keep Moving Forward With Me says

    December 2, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Cute headband! It is fun when you can customize something to match your children’s clothes. Good job!

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  13. Krista says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    My Grandma taught my daughter how to make one of these over the holiday! They are so creative and cute!

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  14. Victoria says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    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.

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  15. dogvills says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:05 am

    That looks so cute! I have never been so good with knitting!

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  16. Stacey- Travel Blogger says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:12 am

    That is adorable! I think this headband would look especially cute on babies and toddlers!

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  17. Liz Mays says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:41 am

    This would be fun and easy to make. I wonder if I can even knit anymore.

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  18. Christina Berry says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    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?

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    • Heather says

      December 2, 2014 at 12:47 am

      I have pinched nerve in my neck so knitting can be a wee bit challenging at times.
      So I totally understand!

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  19. Janeane Davis says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    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.

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  20. Carlee C says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    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.

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  21. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Wow, that came out GREAT! I love it. How cute 🙂

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  22. Amethyst Moon says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:04 am

    I like it! I can’t knit a thing so you are miles ahead of me on this craft! 🙂

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  23. Anne says

    November 30, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    This is very cute! Half the time my stuff looks nothing like what I see on Pinterest, but I keep trying.

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  24. Taya says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Oh you don’t need to have the same pattern, your’s is unique and nice!

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  25. Cat says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    A definite success! Beautiful and well done.

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  26. Rosey says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Don’t you love when a Pinterest project turns out great!! And I bet you could bounce a quarter off of it. 🙂

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  27. Kristin says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:40 am

    I so wish I knew how to knit! This is darling!

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    • Lois Alter Mark says

      December 2, 2014 at 12:29 am

      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!

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      • Heather says

        December 2, 2014 at 12:47 am

        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!

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  28. nicole says

    November 29, 2014 at 3:13 am

    I really need to learn this and how to sew lol.

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  29. maria @ close to home says

    November 29, 2014 at 1:09 am

    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.

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  30. Debbie L. says

    November 28, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Very nice headband. Looks good! Living in Wisconsin – with cold winters I wear this type of headband all the time.

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    • Debbie L. says

      December 1, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      I shared your post with a friend that loves to knit.

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      • Heather says

        December 2, 2014 at 12:48 am

        Aww, that’s so sweet of you!
        Thanks so much!

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  31. Christine Luken says

    November 28, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    That headband is adorable! I don’t have the patience to knit, so I definitely appreciate that talent in others.

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  32. Lois Alter Mark says

    November 28, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Congrats on your Pinterest success! It came out so cute! I just keeping pinning rather than actually trying most of the things I pin!

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