Knitted Adorable Headband

Introducing the perfect accessory to elevate your style - the knitted adorable headband! Not only will this cozy headband keep your ears warm and toasty during chilly days, but it will also add a touch of charm to your outfit. Its intricate knit pattern and soft material make it a must-have fashion piece for any cold-weather wardrobe. Whether you're running errands or enjoying a winter stroll, this headband will be your go-to accessory, bringing both warmth and cuteness to your look. Trust me, once you try this knitted adorable headband, you won't want to leave the house without it!

SIZE

One

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length (excluding ties): 20 inches, will stretch to 25 inches

Width: 5 inches

MATERIALS

• Crystal Palace Yarns Taos [100% wool; 128yd/118m per 50g ball]; color: #9; 1 ball
• Recommended needle size:
• 1 set US #8/5mm straight needles
• 1 set US #8/5mm double-point needles or circular needle (used for I-Cord)
• [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]

GAUGE

18 sts/26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st

PATTERN NOTES

I-Cord

Using a circular or double-point needle, CO required number of sts.

Next Row: Instead of turning work around to work back on the WS, slide all sts to other end of needle, switch needle back to your left hand, bring yarn around back of work, and start knitting the sts again. I-Cord is worked with the RS facing at all times.

Repeat this row to form I-cord. After a few rows, work will begin to form a tube.

PATTERN

Using double-point or circular needle, CO 3 sts.

Work I-Cord for 10 inches.

Continue on straight needles as follows:

Row 1 [RS]: K1, m1, kfb, m1, k1. 6 sts.

Rows 2 and 4 [WS]: P all sts.

Row 3 [RS]: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.

Repeat Rows 3-4, 5 times more. 18 sts.

Set Up Base Triangles:

Row 1 [RS]: K1, turn work.

Row 2 [WS]: P1, turn work.

Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, k1, turn work.

Row 4 [WS]: P2, turn work.

Row 5 [RS]: Sl 1, k2, turn work.

Row 6 [WS]: P3, turn work.

Row 7 [RS]: Sl 1, k3, turn work.

Row 8 [WS]: P4, turn work.

Row 9 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, turn work.

Row 10 [WS]: P5, turn work.

Row 11 [RS]: Sl 1, k5. Do not turn work. The first of three base triangles is complete.

Continuing on to the st to the left of the st just worked, repeat Rows 1-11 twice more. Three base triangles are complete.

SECTION 1

Left Edge Triangle:

Row 1 [WS]: K1, turn work.

Row 2 [RS]: Kfb, turn work.

Row 3 [WS]: K1, p2tog, turn work.

Row 4 [RS]: K1, m1, k1, turn work.

Row 5 [WS]: k1, p1, p2tog, turn work.

Row 6 [RS]: K2, m1, k1, turn work.

Row 7 [WS]: k1, p2, p2tog, turn work.

Row 8 [RS]: K3, m1, k1, turn work.

Row 9 [WS]: k1, p3, p2tog, turn work.

Row 10 [RS]: K4, m1, k1, turn work.

Row 11 [WS]: k1, p4, p2tog. Do not turn work.

Left Edge Triangle is complete.

Right-Slanting Center Diamonds:

Row 1 [WS]: Pick up and p 6 sts along edge of next base triangle. Sl last picked-up st to left needle, p2tog with next st on needle. Turn work.

Note: When working subsequent repeats of Section 1, sts in Row 1 will be picked up along the edge of a diamond, instead of a base triangle.

Even-Numbered Rows 2-10 [RS]: K6, turn work.

Odd-Numbered Rows 3-9 [WS]: Sl 1, p4, p2tog, turn work.

Row 11 [WS]: Sl 1, p4, p2tog. Do not turn work; diamond is complete.

Repeat Rows 1-11 once more to form a second diamond.

Right Edge Triangle:

Row 1 [WS]: Pick up and p6 sts along edge of next base triangle or diamond. Turn work.

Row 2 [RS]: K6, turn work.

Row 3 [WS]: Sl 1, p3, k2tog, turn work.

Row 4 [RS]: K5, turn work.

Row 5 [WS]: Sl 1, p2, k2tog, turn work.

Row 6 [RS]: K4, turn work.

Row 7 [WS]: Sl 1, p1, k2tog, turn work.

Row 8 [RS]: K3, turn work.

Row 9 [WS]: Sl 1, k2tog, turn work.

Row 10 [RS]: K2, turn work.

Row 11 [WS]: K2tog. Right Edge Triangle is complete. Turn work.

SECTION 2

Note: The remaining st of the Right Edge Triangle from Section 1 counts as the first picked-up st for the first diamond in Section 2. When working this diamond, instead of picking up 6 sts, slip the remaining st to the right needle, then pick up and k 5 sts.

Left-Slanting Center Diamond:

Row 1 [RS]: Pick up and k6 sts along edge of next triangle or diamond. Sl last picked-up st to left needle, ssk with next st on needle. Turn.

Even-Numbered Rows 2-10 [WS]: P6, turn work.

Odd-Numbered Rows 3-9 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk, turn work.

Row 11 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk.

Do not turn work; diamond is complete.

Repeat Rows 1-11 twice more to form a second and third diamond.

Repeat Sections 1 and 2 until work measures approx. 15 inches from beginning of base triangles, ending with Section 1.

END SECTION

Work Rows 1-11 of Left-Slanting Center Diamond.

Row 12 [RS]: Pick up and k6 sts along edge of next diamond. Sl last picked-up st to left needle, ssk with next st on needle. Turn.

Odd-Numbered Rows 13-21 [WS]: P5, p2tog, turn work.

Even-Numbered Rows 14-20 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk, turn work.

Row 22 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk. Do not turn work. There are 7 sts on the right needle; 1 st remains from the previous diamond.

Rows 23-33: Work as for Rows 12-22. 8 sts remain.

Row 34 [WS]: P5, p2tog, p1.

Row 35 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk.

Row 36 [WS]: P6.

Row 37 [RS]: Sl 1, k3, ssk.

Row 38 [WS]: P5.

Row 39 [RS]: Sl 1, k2, ssk.

Row 40 [WS]: P4.

Row 41 [RS]: Sl 1, k1, ssk. 3 sts.

Transfer sts to double-point or circular needle, and work I-Cord for 10 inches.

Break yarn and draw through all sts, pull tight.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block as desired; blocking is strongly recommended for this piece.