Easy Cable Headband Knitting Pattern for Beginners, Free
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Your First Cable Headband … Here’s an easy cable headband knitting pattern that’s a great first step into cable knitting. It’s a quick, beginner-friendly project that makes cables feel totally doable.
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Check out the free headband knitting pattern below, or if you’d prefer a clean, printable version to follow along, you can grab the ad-free PDF.
About
This beginner-friendly cable headband is worked flat using knit and purl stitches with simple cable crossings. The pattern includes two sizes (adult and baby) and uses super bulky yarn for a quick finish. A step-by-step video tutorial is included so you can see exactly how the headband comes together.
Pattern Name: Friendship
Available Sizes: Two, Adult & Baby
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer-Friendly
PDF Bonus: Checklist, Ad-Free Video
Techniques
Knit Flat (Not in the round)
Knit & Purl Stitches
Cable Stitches
Sew Seam (Video tutorial)
Notes
Not reversible.
The CO edge is the height.
Knit using the cable knit stitch.
Gauge
14 STS & 15 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the cable pattern
Gauge does not need to be exact for this easy cable headband knitting pattern. Choose a super bulky yarn and use the recommended needle size.
You’re looking for a comfortable, medium tension here. If your stitches are too tight, the cables can turn stiff and the fabric may not feel as nice to wear. If they’re too loose, the fabric can look a bit holey and the cables won’t be as squishy and defined.
Knitting Abbreviations
* – * – repeat between * to end of row
BO – bind-off in pattern
C6F – cable6front – transfer 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold it in the front of your work, knit the next 3 stitches and then knit the 3 stitches off the cable needle
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
Video Tutorial: How to Sew the Headband Seam
Video Tutorial: How to Knit Cables
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ADULT Beginner Cable Headband Pattern Instructions
Materials
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 40 – 50 yards (37 – 46 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles
Extras: Cable Needle
Yarn Substitutes
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- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option, wool alternative)
- Yarn Bee Dream Supreme
- Yarn Bee Effortless
- Paintbox Simply Super Chunky
- Rowan Big Wool (100% wool)
- Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino
- Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
If you don’t have the recommended yarn, Yarnsub.com is a great resource to find an alternative.
Details
Measurements, After Seaming: 4″ Height x 9″ (10cm x 23cm)
Gauge: 14 STS & 15 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the cable pattern below
Weight: 2.3oz (65g)
Adult Pattern Starts Here
CO 14 STS
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 (WS): *P2, K2, P6, K2, P2*
Rows 2, 4, 6 (RS): *P4, K6, P4*
Rows 8 (RS): *P4, C6F, P4*
Repeat rows 1-8, 7 more times for a total 8 cables.
Row 56: BO in all knit stitches
To Finish:
Sew the CO & BO edges together.
Weave in the ends.
No blocking or steaming necessary. :)
BABY Beginner Cable Headband Pattern Instructions
Materials
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 15 – 25 yards (14 – 23 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles
Extras: Cable Needle
Details
Measurements, After Seaming: 2 1/2″ Height x 6″ (6cm x 15cm)
Gauge: 14 STS & 15 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 1.0oz (25g)
Baby Pattern Starts Here:
CO 14 STS
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 (WS): *P2, K2, P6, K2, P2*
Rows 2, 4, 6 (RS): *P4, K6, P4*
Rows 8 (RS): *P4, C6F, P4*
Repeat rows 1-8, 7 more times for a total 8 cables.
Row 56: BO in all knit stitches
To Finish:
Sew the CO & BO edges together.
Weave in the ends.
No blocking or steaming necessary. :)
You Might Want More Than One…
Once you finish your first cable headband, don’t be surprised if you reach for your yarn again and again. This is one of those quick, cozy projects that’s fun to make in every color and perfect for gifting.
If you’d like a clean, printable version, you can grab the ad-free PDF. And when you’re ready for your next quick win, a chunky cowl or beginner hat is a great place to go next.
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