Product Description
A trio of pretty yet practical headbands, held in place with elastic so they’ll stay put until you want to let your hair down. These headbands are also a fantastic way to use up your scrap yarn.
Now available as a 3-in-1 Ravelry download, including both written (Versions 1, 2, and 3) and charted instructions (Version 3 only); also available in my e-book Gwynedd.
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Materials Needed
• Scrap yarn, approximately 5-15g for each headband, depending on your yarn, gauge and size. Any weight will do -- just be aware that this will affect the look and thickness (and number of rows) for your headband.
• Pair of double pointed needles of recommended size for your weight of yarn (check the ball band, or experimen
Llanfair Headbands by Ashley Knowlton
What is Being Made
The Llanfair headbands are a trio of practical yet decorative knitted headbands designed to stay securely in place with elastic. These headbands are sized to fit various head circumferences: Child (15-17 inches or 38-43 cm), Teen-Adult (17-19 inches or 43-48.25 cm), and Large Adult (19-23 inches or 48.25-58.5 cm). The elastic band construction ensures the headbands remain secure until removed, making them both functional and stylish accessories.
Techniques Used
This beginner-friendly knitting project incorporates fundamental knitting techniques suitable for those new to the craft. Depending on the specific headband version, techniques may include basic knit and purl stitches for standard versions, while more advanced versions utilize cable techniques. The pattern is designed to be adaptable, allowing knitters to experiment with different yarn weights and needle sizes to achieve their desired fabric appearance and thickness. The elastic band integration is a practical construction technique that ensures the finished headband fits securely on the head.
Stitches Used
- Basic knit and purl stitches for foundational versions
- Cable stitches for Versions 2 and 3, which require a cable needle for manipulation
Materials Required
Yarn: Scrap yarn is suitable for this project, with approximately 5-15 grams needed per headband depending on yarn weight, gauge, and size. Any yarn weight can be used, though this choice will affect the final look, thickness, and number of rows required for completion.
Needles and Notions: A pair of double-pointed needles in the recommended size for your chosen yarn weight is essential. A cable needle is required for Versions 2 and 3 only. Additionally, you will need 5mm wide elastic band, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long for each headband, or an elastic hairband as an alternative.
Design Notes
This pattern demonstrates how scrap yarn can be creatively repurposed into finished accessories. The flexibility in yarn weight selection allows knitters to customize the appearance and drape of their headbands. All pattern measurements provided do not include the length of the elastic band, which is added separately as a securing element.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Ashley Knowlton |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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