This adaptation of the original JaJaYarn pattern was designed to better accommodate more hair types and styles. It should hopefully fit afros better than a thick-all-the-way-around headband. Enjoy!

Google Docs Link to Pattern

(lol I don’t know how to make it a pdf that you can download sorry)

Written Pattern:
US 5 / 3.75 mm You can use circular or straight needles.
DK to Worsted (Light aka 3) weight yarn. I recommend considering the color of your other cold weather garments. Also, when knit in pink or red, the pattern more obviously suggests hearts.

Pattern:
Cast on 12 stitches with smooth scrap yarn (preferably a different color than project) with a provisional cast on of your choice. This cast on will be unwoven when you stitch together the loop at the end.

Switch to Main Yarn.

Knit 5 rows in garter stitch.

Knit chart A twice (x2) - simple twist.

Knit chart B once (x1) - increasing to 36 stitches.

Knit chart C 5 to 8 times - main heart pattern.

To determine the number of repeats of the main heart pattern, complete the following equations(all measurements are in inches).
x = length of knitted simple twist and increase section (In the diagram, A’ and B). x=______
22.5 - 2(x)= y = optimal length of main heart pattern section (C). y=______
Measure as you knit the main heart pattern in order to achieve measurement as close and possible to y. Complete the full chart for all repeats (ie. do not complete only rows 1-7 of chart C in order to achieve desired length.)

Knit chart D once (x1), decreasing to 12 stitches.

Knit chart A twice (x2) - simple twist.

Knit 5 rows in garter stitch.

Remove the provisional yarn and put the first row of main yarn stitches on a needle. Sew the 2 ends together using the Kitchener stitch (be sure not to make a mobius strip ). Weave in ends.