The “Double Duty Headband” is a PDF knitting pattern with detailed instructions and step-by-step videos for making this versatile 2-in-1 winter accessory. It can be worn as a headband or worn as a neck warmer.

It is suitable for an experienced beginner who has a basic knowledge of knitting terms and experience knitting with circular needles in the round.

This pattern is written for Child, Adult S, and Adult M/L sizes (with a 1-stitch repeat so the pattern can easily be adapted to smaller & larger sizes) with instructions for 2 different yarn weights - Aran/Light Bulky and Bulky/Chunky.

Needles required:

Aran/Light Bulky: 6.0 mm (US 10) circular needles 16”
Bulky/Chunky: 6.5 mm (US 10.5) circular needles 16”

There are 2 options for knitting this pattern:

Option A has a long-tail cast on and a joinery bind off (knitting your cast on stitches together with your live stitches and casting off (video included).

Option B has a provisional cast on with a crochet hook and waste yarn (video included) and a Kitchener stitch seamless closure (video included).

This pattern can be knit in a single colour or many different colour combinations … a couple of colour grid examples are included.

This pattern has been tested by a wide variety of knitters before publication.

Written in English using North American knitting terms.

This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to @thebashfullamb as the pattern designer when posting them on social media.

Please do not alter, share, or redistribute this pattern or photos.

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