diy: braided headband (free pattern!)

Just because it's winter doesn't mean your accessories have to be dreary. I love this knit braided headband because it keeps my ears nice and toasty whether I'm wearing my hair up or down. Even though this headband might look a little involved to a knitter who's just starting out, I promise that once you get the hang of using a cable needle, this pattern is a breeze. 

You will need:

- 1 skein of worsted weight yarn

- Size US 9 needles

- Cable needle

- Darning needle

1. Cast on 34 stitches 

2. Purl 3 rows

3. P2, K30, P2

4. Purl 1 row

5. Repeat rows 3 and 4 six times, ending with a purl row

6. Cable twist row: Purl 2. Slide the next 15 stitches onto your cable needle, holding in front. Knit 15 stitches from your left needle, then knit the 15 on the cable needle. Purl 2 from the left needle. 

7. Purl 1 row

8. Rep rows 3 - 7 (ending having worked a purl row) until the headband fits snugly around your head.

9. Purl 3 rows

10. Cast off

11. Sew purled ends together

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Contributor Post by: Hannah