Reversible Headband Knitting Pattern, Free
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Get the FREE reversible headband knitting pattern below + knit in the round + available in 6 sizes.

About
Available Sizes: Six
Size: 20 – 22″ {51 – 56cm} Head Circumference
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Butterfly Kisses
Techniques
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Materials
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 25 – 30 yards {23 – 27 meters}
Suggested Yarn: The Sheepyshire Maizy Super Bulky
Alternative Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Circular Needles with a 16” {40cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Marker
Yarn Substitutes
- Lion Brand Hometown Yarn (acrylic option)
- Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick
- Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
- Hobbii Umami
- Rico Designs Creative Twist
- Rowan Big Wool (100% wool)
- Yarn Bee Dream Supreme
- Paint Box Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky
Check out Yarnsub’s for more yarn substitutions.
Sizes
Baby, Child, Teen, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large
Fits Head Circumferences: 14”, 16 1/2”, 18”, 19 1/2”, 21”, 22 1/2″ {36cm, 42cm, 46cm, 50cm, 53cm, 57cm}
Details
Measurements, Adult Large: 3″ x 8 1/2″ {8cm x 22cm}
Gauge: 10 STS & 13 rounds per 3” {8cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 1.4oz {40g}
Notes
Reversible.
Knit top down or bottom up.
Knit using the 2×2 seed stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
For the smaller sizes you may need a longer cable to knit in the magic loop method.
Sizes
14” {36cm} CO 28 STS
16 1/2” {42cm} CO 32 STS
18” {46cm} CO 36 STS
19 1/2” {50cm} CO 40 STS
21” {53cm} CO 44 STS
22 1/2″ {57cm} CO 48 STS
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FREE Knitting Pattern
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Knit flat, row by row, back & forth:
CO # of STS from the list above, PM, join in the round.
Round 1: *K2, P2*
Round 2: *P2, K2*
Repeat rounds 1-2 for 3″ {8cm} or desired length.
To End:
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary.
Knitting Abbreviations
* – * – repeat between *
BO – bind-off in pattern
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}
PM – place marker
STS – stitches
Gauge
