Knitted Foxy Headband

The knitted foxy headband is the perfect accessory for adding a touch of playful charm to any winter ensemble. With its adorable fox design and cozy knit fabric, this headband is not only stylish but also practical for keeping you warm on chilly days. Whether you're running errands around town or hitting the slopes for a day of fun, this headband will surely turn heads and bring a smile to everyone's face. Its versatility makes it a fantastic gift for friends and family who appreciate a hint of whimsy in their winter wardrobe. So go ahead, embrace your inner fox, and stay snug and stylish with the knitted foxy headband!

Thing you need:

Worsted Weight acrylic yarn

(I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Main color and black

Size 11 (8mm) needles

Yarn needle

Scissors

Headband:

• Using double yarn (two strands) of main color CO 2 sts leaving tail of 12 inches
• Row 1: knit
• Row 2: k1 M1 k1
• Row 3: k1 M1 k2
• Row 4: k1 M1 k3
• Row 5: k1 M1 k4
• Row 6: k1 M1 k5
• Row 7: k1 M1 k6
• Row 8: k1 M1 k7 (9sts)
• Rows 9-40: k
• Row 41: k1 k2tog k6
• Row 42: k1 k2tog k5
• Row 43: k1 k2tog k4
• Row 44: k1 k2tog k3
• Row 45: k1 k2tog k2
• Row 46: k1 k2tog k1
• Row 47: k1 k2tog
• Row 49: k2tog
• Cut off 12 inches of yarn and pull through last stitch.

Ties:

• Cut four 24 inch long pieces of yarn in main color
• Thread two pieces through each end of headband
• Braid yarn (you should have 6 strands- two from headband and 4 that you just added)
• Tie off and cut ends evenly

Ears 1:

• Fold headband in half and find were you want to place the ears
• Pick up 5 stitches

• Row 1: with double thread *k1 pu1 till you have 9 sts

With single yarn, you will be using double

• Rows 2-5: k
• Row 6: Switch to double black k
• Row 7: k1 k2tog k6
• Row 8: k1 k2tog k5
• Row 9: k1 k2tog k4
• Row 10: k1 k2tog k3
• Row 11: k1 k2tog k2
• Row 12: k1 k2tog k1
• Row 13: k1 k2tog
• Row 14: k2tog
• Row 15: cut yarn and pull through stitch

Ear 2:

• On opposite side of fold pick up 5 stitches making sure to run the needle the opposite direction (otherwise this ear will be backwards)
• repeat ear 1 process

Weave in ends and you have a fox headband!

Optional bow is a simple strip of garter stitch tied in the middle and sewn to ear.

Since headband is worked in a garter stitch it will fit kids and adults alike since it stretches.

I suggested 40 rows but you may want to make yours shorter or longer.

Make them in any color!