Twist Cable Headband by Lily Steeple

Twist Cable Headband

Knitting
February 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
137 yards (125 m)
Adjustable
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Simple Cable Headband for Beginners Knitting Pattern (pdf digital download)

’A simple, quick-to-knit, headband with central cable and garter stitch border’

There are instructions for three different widths:

small: 6.5cm wide (pictured in WI Premium Acrylic DK in Teal)
medium: 7.5cm wide (pictured in Rowan Alpaca DK in Blue)
large: 8.5cm wide (pictured in Mariner Acrylic DK in Beige).

MATERIALS
1 50g ball of any double-knitting wool
A pair of 4mm needles and an additional 3.75mm or 4mm needle to use as a cable needle
A tapestry needle

MEASUREMENTS
The headband can be made to any length, with a headband that fits a small adult being between 20 and 21 inches.

TENSION
22sts and 30 rows over 10cm using 4mm needles in stocking stitch.

DIFFICULTY
Medium