Beginner Garter Stitch Twist Headband

This seasons most beloved headband. Knit the beginner garter stitch twist headband that everyone’s loving right now.

knitted headband laying flat with a hand wearing a sweater holding it.

About the Pattern

Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner Versions
PDF Format: Printer Friendly

Techniques

Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:

Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit Stitches
Clean Edge (Advanced Beginner Only)

Yarn & Substitutions

Yarn Weight: Bulky
Yardage: 45 – 50 yards (41 – 46 meters)
Suggested Yarn: We Are Knitters Petite Wool

Needles & Notions

Needle Size: US 10.5 (6.5mm) Knitting Needles

Gauge

15 STS & 26 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below.

knitted headband laying flat with a square wooden gauge on top of it.

Measurements

Measurements: 4″ wide x 8 1/2″ (10cm x 22cm)
Weight: 1.2oz (35g)

Notes

Knit flat.
Reversible.
CO edge is the width.
Knit using the garter stitch.
Model head circumference is 21 1/2″, the headband measured 18″ before the twist.

Knitting Abbreviations

*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WYIF – with yarn in front

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knitted headband laying flat with a hand wearing a sweater holding it.

Beginner Pattern Instructions

CO 15 STS
Row 1: Knit all stitches
Repeat row 1 for 18″, or until desired length, BO in pattern.

Follow “The Twist Instructions” below.

Advanced Beginner Instructions

CO 15 STS
Row 1: WYIF S1PW, K13, WYIF S1PW
Row 2: K1TBL, K13, K1TBL
Repeat rows 1-2 for 18″, or until desired length, BO in pattern.

The Twist + Photo Tutorial

  1. Fold the CO edge in half.
  2. Fold the BO edge in half.
  3. Interlock the CO & BO edges together.
  4. Sew all four layers together.
  5. Flip right side out.
step by step photo instructions

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