The Big Bow Headband by Megan Lefranc Hastings

The Big Bow Headband

Knitting
July 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
110 - 155 yards (101 - 142 m)
newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, toddler, child (3+ year old)
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $2.75.

This is an easy to follow knitting headband pattern for baby girl that features a big bow in the middle (available only in English.) This classic and cute big bow headband/turban is perfect for keeping your little one’s head/ears warm (as it doubles as a earwarmer), stylish and feminine. This is both the perfect “bringing home baby” gift for expecting parents as a thoughtful gift to make at a baby shower or to complete a look for you infant/toddler/child/kid. Keeping baby’s head warm is extremely important,

Check out the baby booties and romper that goes with this set on my Etsy shop!

This easy to follow in detail pattern includes step by step pictures to help you along the way, making it accessible to beginners and expert alike. Size offered goes from newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, toddler, child (3+ year old). This baby girl bow headband is knitted in three pieces with straight needles.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/ Easy

MATERIAL / EQUIPMENT:

  • 3.75 mm (5 US) straight needles (smaller or larger depending on the gauge/size)
  • Tapestry needle for sawing and weaving in the ends
  • Optional: row counter

YARN & GAUGE:

  • Any fine baby yarn (wool, cotton, bamboo) that meets the gauge/tension requirements of 22 stitches and 29 rows for 10x10 cm (4x4 in.) in stocking stitch
  • Category: 4 ply or FINE-2 (recommended for needle size 3.5 mm / US 4)
  • Quantity represented as follow: 0-3 (3-6) 6-12 (Toddler) Child 110 yds.,1.3 oz, 110 m., 36g. (115 yds.,1.3 oz, 115 m., 38g) 130 yds., 1.5 oz, 130 m., 43g. (140 yds.,1.6 oz, 140 m., 46g.) 155 yds., 1.8 oz., 155 m. 51g.

If you require a different size for the Big Bow Headband, please contact me before purchasing the pattern. I’m happy to work with you to create a custom size that meets your needs.

Check out @nacre_et_neige on Instagram for inspiration!