Want to know how I made it? Here we go...
First up, supplies! I used Stylecraft Swift Knit in Viola (I needed less than one skein) and 10 mm needles. You'll also need a darning needle later on.
Cast on 10 stitches, then knit in stocking (stockinette) stitch until the band fits around your head, I knit mine to be 65 cm, but as I've said before, I do have a massive head so don't necessarily use that as a guide!
Cast off, leaving a long end.
If you want to add the bow, you'll need to knit 2 other pieces...
For the first, cast on 8 stitches and work in stocking stitch until the piece measures about 10 cm - this will be the main part of the bow. For the second, cast on 4 stitches and again work in stocking stitch until the piece measures about 10 cm - this will be the middle piece of the bow. Once you've cast off, weave in the loose ends on these two pieces.
Now to make up the headband!
Take the main piece of the headband and, using a darning needle, thread the loose end through all of the cast off stitches. Pull the wool through so that the end of the headband gathers up.
Repeat on the other end of the headband, then join the two gathered ends together.
Find the middle of the bow piece and, thread the wool (still attached to the main headband) through to gather up, then match the gathered middle to the gathered join on the headband and secure the two together.
Take the short piece, wrap it round the bow piece and the headband, and secure together at the back. Weave in the loose end.
And you're done!
Depending on how you want your headband to look, you may also want to stitch down the ends of the bow so they don't stick out too much.
Here's one last picture of me modelling it for you...
I'd love to see any versions that you may make for yourself - happy knitting!
Like it. If only I could knit without giant holes in it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You could always claim the holes are an intentional "design feature"!
DeleteI've been looking for quick projects (giftable quick projects preferably) Thanks, I think I might be able to do this with my also limited knitting skills.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I'm sure you'll be able to knit this :-)
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