Knitted Martha Headband

The Knitted Martha Headband is the perfect accessory to keep you cozy and stylish during the colder months. Crafted with soft yarn and intricate stitching, it not only keeps your ears warm but also adds a touch of charm to your outfit. The cute design and comfortable fit make it a must-have for any outfit, whether you're running errands or enjoying a winter stroll. With the Knitted Martha Headband, you'll be sure to stay warm and chic all season long!

Materials Needed: 30-50yds worsted weight yarn (I used Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted (189y/100g),size 7 (4.5mm) dpn or circular, yarn needle

Gauge: 20sts/10cms or 4ins

Sizes (appx head circumference) [appx finished measurements laid flat]:

• baby (38cms, 15ins) [19×16.5cms, 7.5×6.5ins]
• toddler (43.5cms, 17ins) [22x18cms, 8.5x7ins]
• child (46cms,18ins) [23x19cms, 9×7.5ins]
• teen/small adult (51cms, 20ins) [25.5x18cms, 10×8.5ins]
• large adult (56cms, 22ins) [28x23cms, 11x9ins]

Stitch Key:

• K – knit
• p – purl
• st – stitch
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
• ssk – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together
• k1b –Knit in row below, inserting right needle into the st in the row below the next st. Knit this st as well as the stitch above it on left needle.

Pattern

Cast on 17.

Row 1 – p2, k1b, p2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p2, k1b, p2

Row 2 – purl across

Row 3 – p2, k1b, p2, k5, p2, k1b, p2

Row 4 – purl across

Work rows 1-4 until your work measures appx 35.5, 40.5, 46, 51, 56 cms or 14, 16, 18, 20, 22ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 2.

Bind off. Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to weave in ends.

Sew the cast on and bind off edges together.

Weave in ends.

Block as desired.