Knitted Over the Fence Headband

The knitted over the fence headband is the perfect accessory to keep you cozy and stylish during the colder months. Its warm and stretchy design ensures a comfortable fit, making it ideal for a casual day out or a brisk morning walk. With its intricate knit pattern and charming colors, this headband is sure to add a touch of charm to any outfit. Whether you're running errands or meeting friends for coffee, this headband will have you looking fabulous while keeping your ears warm and toasty. So go ahead, embrace the chilly weather with this delightful accessory that's as trendy as it is practical!

Size
S (M) L

To fit head circumference: 54-55 (56-57) 58-59cm / 21.25-21.75 (22-22.5) 22.75-23.25in

Width: 11cm/ 4.25in

Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4x4in) = 21sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Yarn
DROPS Daisy in the color almond (mix 13), 1 ball.

Needles
4mm (US 6) knitting needles.

Notions
Cable needle, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern starts with a wrong-side row.
• All the wrong-side rows are identical.
• The twist will hide the seam, so you don’t need to finish knitting the headband with a full pattern repeat (that is after row 12), you can bind off stitches after you have reach your desired length.

Abbreviations

• k – knit.
• p – purl.
• sl – slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in front.
• 1/1LC (1 over 1 Left Cross) – slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in front, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
• 1/1RC (1 over 1 Right Cross)- slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in back, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
• RS – right side.
• WS – wrong side.
• * * – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.

Headband

Cast on 32 stitches.

Set-up row (WS): k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Row 1 (RS): k2, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, k4, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, k4, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, sl2.

Row 2 (WS): k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Row 3: k2, p2, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, p2, k2, *1/1RC, 1/1LC* 2 times, k2, p2, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, p2, sl2.

Row 4: k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Row 5: k2, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, *1/1RC, 1/1LC* 3 times, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, sl2.

Row 6: k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Row 7: k2, p2, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, p2, *1/1LC, 1/1RC* 3 times, p2, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, p2, sl2.

Row 8: k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Row 9: k2, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, k2, *1/1LC, 1/1RC* 2 times, k2, p2, 1/1RC, 1/1LC, p2, sl2.

Row 10: k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Row 11: k2, p2, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, p2, k4, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, k4, p2, 1/1LC, 1/1RC, p2, sl2.

Row 12: k4, p4, k2, p12, k2, p4, k2, sl2.

Repeat rows 1-12 until the headband measures 49 (51) 52.5cm/ 19.25 (20) 20.75in.2

Bind off sts. Cut the yarn, leaving a 30cm (12″) tail for seaming.

At this step, it is best to wet block the finished headband and lay it flat to dry. Then weave in the cast-on tail.

Before seaming you can also wrap the headband around your head to see if it fits nicely and is not too long. If it is, simply unravel the extra rows, bind-off the stitches, and continue to seaming.

Twist

Lay the headband flat. The right side should be facing you.

Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. Fold each end of the headband in half, so they form a “V”.

Place one edge into another, making sure the yarn tail is not in between the layers.

Sew through the four layers of fabric from one end to the other. Go back and forth, making sure you go through all the layers.

Weave in the yarn tail. Turn the headband inside out.