Mini cow scarf a.k.a. Headband
Cold weather really makes me aware of what parts of my body are exposed. I've already discussed the issue of my neck's vulnerability, but my poor little naked ears have become a problem recently as well, especially when I'm biking.
I didn't look up a pattern for this one, but instead used similar ideas/techniques that I had gotten from the cow scarf pattern. I also got to put my newly acquired knit-purl transition skills to use. Fancy that!
One of the things that I enjoy about both knitting and crocheting is that once I get an idea of how certain stitches and techniques work, it's not too difficult to put a pattern together to fit different needs. In the case of this headband, the pattern is simple but has a decorative texture so the solid color doesn't look too boring.
Since I don't have circular needles, I knit two sections and connected them at the ends. The pattern is simply knit 2 purl 2, but to get the diagonals I alternated with which stitch I started for each row. I've listed the full pattern below.
The yarn I used is the remnants of what I used for the cow scarf (Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick N Quick in "Desert"). For more visual variation, I used a different yarn (Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in "Willow") to connect the sections together, and crocheted the seam with a single chain stitch instead of just sewing. This raised the stitches and, combined with the beads I strung along the yarn, added a nice change in color and texture.
Hoods get blown off when I pick up speed and restrict my movement so I can't turn my head, and hats, beanies, and sometimes even earmuffs typically result in me overheating and getting to work drenched in sweat. So in my head (and possibly out loud) I thought, "A HEADBAND. IT'S THE ONLY WAY."
One of the things that I enjoy about both knitting and crocheting is that once I get an idea of how certain stitches and techniques work, it's not too difficult to put a pattern together to fit different needs. In the case of this headband, the pattern is simple but has a decorative texture so the solid color doesn't look too boring.
Since I don't have circular needles, I knit two sections and connected them at the ends. The pattern is simply knit 2 purl 2, but to get the diagonals I alternated with which stitch I started for each row. I've listed the full pattern below.
The yarn I used is the remnants of what I used for the cow scarf (Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick N Quick in "Desert"). For more visual variation, I used a different yarn (Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in "Willow") to connect the sections together, and crocheted the seam with a single chain stitch instead of just sewing. This raised the stitches and, combined with the beads I strung along the yarn, added a nice change in color and texture.
I started wearing it on my ride to work yesterday, and I'm quite happy with getting to work and not having a headache while I wait for my ears to defrost. It also only took about an hour or an hour and a half to make, so I will absolutely be making more.
Instructions:
Circular needles
CO 48 stitches
Row 1: [K2, P2] to the end
Row 2: K1[P2, K2] repeat until last stitch, K1
Row 3: [P2, K2] to the end
Row 4: P1 [K2, P2] repeat until last stitch, P1
Repeat Rows 1-4 two more times for 12 rows total.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Straight needles
CO 24 stitches
Row 1: [K2, P2] to the end
Row 2: P1[K2, P2] repeat until last stitch, P1
Row 3: [P2, K2] to the end
Row 4: K1 [P2, K2] repeat until last stitch, K1
Repeat Rows 1-4 two more times for 12 rows total.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Repeat instructions for a second panel and sew seams together.
Note: You can probably fit all 48 stitches onto one needle if you want to knit one panel and only sew one seam at the end. CO 48 stitches, and the rest of the instructions remain the same.
Abbreviations:
CO = Cast On
K = Knit stitch
P = Purl stitch
Circular needles
CO 48 stitches
Row 1: [K2, P2] to the end
Row 2: K1[P2, K2] repeat until last stitch, K1
Row 3: [P2, K2] to the end
Row 4: P1 [K2, P2] repeat until last stitch, P1
Repeat Rows 1-4 two more times for 12 rows total.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Straight needles
CO 24 stitches
Row 1: [K2, P2] to the end
Row 2: P1[K2, P2] repeat until last stitch, P1
Row 3: [P2, K2] to the end
Row 4: K1 [P2, K2] repeat until last stitch, K1
Repeat Rows 1-4 two more times for 12 rows total.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Repeat instructions for a second panel and sew seams together.
Note: You can probably fit all 48 stitches onto one needle if you want to knit one panel and only sew one seam at the end. CO 48 stitches, and the rest of the instructions remain the same.
Abbreviations:
CO = Cast On
K = Knit stitch
P = Purl stitch
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