A Quick Winter Headband Knitting Pattern
If you’re looking for a knitting project that’s fast, warm, and mildly addictive, this chunky cable knit winter headband is it. It’s one of those patterns that makes you feel productive without requiring a ridiculous amount of time—perfect for those of us who like instant gratification. I kid you not, this headband is so soft and cozy that my daughter wears the one I made for her in the house!
This pattern is great for if you’re looking for last-minute stocking stuffers or quick items to sell at a craft fair. They work up so fast, you can make a whole stack of them in no time! Plus, the cable design looks fancy enough to impress people, but it’s straightforward enough that you won’t lose your mind knitting it. Win-win right?!
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Chunky Cable Knit Headband Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to make one super soft cable knit headband:
- US 10.5 (6.5 mm) Straight Knitting Needles
- 55 yards of Bulky Weight Yarn
- Scissors
- Cable stitch holder
- Tapestry Needle to weave in ends
Choosing Yarn for your Headband
I wrote the pattern for Knitpicks Biggo bulky weight yarn which has to be the softest bulky weight yarn I have found to date. Unfortunately Biggo has been discontinued, but worry not, I’ve listed a few alternative yarns that are bulky with a bit of stretch that are perfect for this headband pattern.
- Berocco Vintage Chunky
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky
- James C. Brett Chunky with Merino
- Berocco Comfort Chunky
Gauge:
3.25 stitches = 1” in stockinette stitch
Sizes:
Child (Adult)
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
C6F: Cable 6 Front (slip 3 stitches onto your cable stitch holder to the front of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
C6B: Cable 6 Back (slip 3 stitches onto your cable stitch holder to the back of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
FreePattern:
Cast on 17 stitches.
Row 1: K2, P2, K9, P2, K2.
Row 2: K4, P9, K4.
Row 3: K2, P2, C6B, K3, P2, K2.
Row 4: K4, P9, K4.
Row 5: K2, P2, K9, P2, K2.
Row 6: K4, P9, K4.
Row 7: K2, P2, K3, C6F, P2, K2.
Row 8: K4, P9, K4.
Repeat rows 1-8 until work measures 14” (child) or 16.5” (adult). Cast off in pattern, leaving a 12” tail for seaming.
Finishing:
Fold headband in half with wrong side facing out. Join the cast on and cast off ends together using the whip stitch method. Weave in all loose ends!
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this free chunky cable knit headband pattern.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
