#1391 Tangelo - Headband Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Taconic

Pattern #1391 Tangelo – Twisted Headband Knitting Pattern for Women by Julie Turjoman

The Tangelo headband is a beautifully designed knitted headwrap created by designer Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. This pattern produces a wide, cozy headband featuring a signature simple twist detail that elevates it beyond a basic accessory. The twist is achieved by working the band in the round and then incorporating a deliberate rotation before joining, creating a stylish, eye-catching focal point without requiring complex construction skills. The finished fabric is doubled over itself, which means the headband delivers extra warmth and a luxurious, substantial feel — making it an ideal quick gift project for a special someone.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's knitted headband worked in two sizes: S/M and L/XL. The finished band has an unstretched circumference of 20 inches (S/M) or 22 inches (L/XL), designed to fit head circumferences up to 22 inches and 24 inches respectively. The width of the band measures 5¾ inches when doubled, making it wide enough to cover the ears and provide real warmth during colder months. The sample shown is knitted in size S/M.

Construction Techniques

The Tangelo headband is worked using a combination of techniques that keep the construction approachable for advanced beginner knitters:

• Worked in the round (seamless, circular construction) on a 16-inch circular needle, eliminating the need for seaming along the length of the band.
• Bottom-up construction, beginning at one edge and working upward through the full length of the band.
• A simple twist is incorporated into the join, creating the defining decorative detail of the headwrap without requiring advanced techniques.
• The band is doubled over itself to create a two-layer fabric, adding both structure and warmth.
• Grafting (Kitchener stitch) is used to close the final join seamlessly, which is why a spare needle is listed among the materials. This technique joins live stitches invisibly, giving the finished headband a polished, professional look.
• The pattern is noted as being worked flat at certain stages, giving knitters a well-rounded experience of both circular and flat knitting within a single small project.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Tangelo headband is the Seeded Rib stitch. This textured pattern combines elements of seed stitch and ribbing to create a fabric that is both visually interesting and highly functional:

• Seeded Rib creates a subtle, tactile texture that complements the natural tweed character of the yarn beautifully.
• The stitch pattern has excellent stretch and recovery, which is essential in a headband that needs to fit snugly and comfortably around the head.
• The reversible quality of seeded rib means the doubled fabric looks neat and intentional on both visible layers.

Gauge for this pattern is 18 stitches and 26 rounds = 4 inches in Seeded Rib stitch, blocked. Achieving correct gauge is important to ensure the headband fits as intended across both size options.

Materials – Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The Tangelo headband is designed specifically for Valley Yarns Taconic, a chunky weight luxury yarn with a fiber composition of 70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere. Each ball contains 50 grams and 125 yards, and the pattern calls for 2 balls in total. The sample is shown in Color #514558 Sky Blue Tweed, a heathered colorway that showcases the seeded rib texture to great effect. The merino-cashmere blend gives the finished headband an exceptionally soft, cozy hand feel against the skin — a quality that makes it a truly luxurious gift.

• Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle, or the size needed to achieve gauge.