Texture and color combine effortlessly in this trendy headband earwarmer. Complete with a cable and braid design, Hazel is a cozy buttoned headband you’ll want to wear all winter long.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 22” / [56 cm] x 4” / [10 cm]
0.5” negative ease recommended.
Gauge: 22 sts and 26 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after wet blocking.
Materials
Yarn: Studio Donegal Soft Donegal (100% Merino Wool); 200 yards [190 meters]/100 grams): B5236 Green (1 skein)
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, cable needle, three 0.5” [1.27 cm] buttons
Abbreviations
T3F: Sl the next 2 sts onto CN and hold in front, p next st, then k 2 sts from CN.
T3B: Sl the next st onto CN and hold in back, k next 2 st, then p st from CN.
T4F: Sl the next 2 sts onto CN and hold in front, p next 2 sts, then k 2 sts from CN.
T4B: Sl the next 2 sts onto CN and hold in back, k next 2 sts, then p 2 sts from CN.
C4F: Sl the next 2 sts onto CN and hold in front, k next 2 sts, then k 2 st from CN.
C4B: Sl the next 2 sts onto CN and hold in back, k next 2 sts, then k 2 st from CN.
Pattern
CO 23 sts.
Moss Stitch Edge
Rows 1-8: K1, [p1, k1] to end of row.
Row 9 (Inc, RS): K6, [m1-pw, p2] twice, m1, k3, [m1-pw, p2] twice, k6. (28 sts)
Set up Row
Row 10: P6, k6, p4, k6, p6.
Cable rep
Row 11: C4F, k2, p6, C4F, p6, k2, C4B. 28 sts
Row 12: P6, k6, p4, k6, p6.
Row 13: K6, p6, C4F, p6, k6.
Row 14: P6, k6, p4, k6, p6.
Row 15: K2, C4B, p3, k1, T4B, T4F, p4, C4F, k2.
Row 16: P6, [k4, p2] twice, k4, p6.
Row 17: K6, p2, T4B, p4, T4F, p2, k6.
Row 18: P6, k2, p2, k8, p2, k2, p6.
Row 19: C4F, k2, p1, T3B, p8, T3F, p1, k2, C4B.
Row 20: P6, k1, p2, k9, p3, k1, p6.
Row 21: K6, p1, T3F, p8, T3B, p1, k6.
Row 22: P6, k2, p2, k8, p2, k2, p6.
Row 23: K2, C4B, p2, T4F, p4, T4B, p2, C4F, k2.
Row 24: P6, [k4, p2] twice, k4, p6.
Row 25: K6, p4, T4F, T4B, p4, k6.
Row 26: P6, k6, p4, k6, p6.
Rep Rows 11-26, 8 more times, then Rows 11-13 once more.
Next Row (Dec, WS): P6, [k2tog, k1] twice, p2tog, p2, [k2tog, k1] twice, p6. (5 sts dec’d, 23 sts)
Moss Stitch Edge
Rows 1-4: K1, [p1, k1] to end of row.
Buttonhole Row
Row 5: K1, *[p1, k1] twice, yo, k2tog; rep from * twice more, [p1, k1] twice. (23 sts)
Rows 6-8: K1, [p1, k1] to end of row.
BO all sts.
Finishing
Sew in all ends.
Sew on buttons using buttonholes as a guide to placement.
Block Headband to dimensions.
How do you do “make one stitch purlwise”? What is a purlwise stitch?
I understand what this means: “K6, [m1-pw, p2] twice” but do not know what a purlwise stitch is. Please explain. Thank you, Cheryl
Hello Cheryl! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
From the designer: purlwise- means with the yarn at the front as if to purl.
Hop this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Hi, I understand from previous questions that there is a printer icon on the left side of the page. Unfortunately, it does not show up on my Android phone. Any suggestions how I can print the patterns without doing a screenshot?
Hi Sharon, this is an interesting question, do you then try to print wirelessly to your printer? I’m not personally familiar with Android phones or wireless printing from a phone, but my hunch is that the mobile version of our website does not have a printer function built in. Happy to try to help troubleshoot if you want to shoot a message over to our customer service team! https://www.ilikeknitting.com/contact-us/
Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Alternatively, could this be worked in the round, making buttons unnecessary?
Hello Margaret! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
From the designer: It can’t be worked in the round, as the cables are worked along the length not the width.
If you don’t want to use buttons, it could be sewn closed or you could use a provisional cast on and graft the stitches together when it has been knitted. You would omit one of the borders if you do either method.
Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Is there a way to print the pattern without all of the pictures?
Hello! You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
What does 0.5” negative ease recommended mean?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Candy! It means the item should be tight to the head. The fit should be fitted and not loose, and need to stretch slightly when wearing it. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
What is difference between purl stitch and purlwise stitch?
Hello Sheila! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
”pw” means to insert the right needle into the stitch on the left needle as though you were going to purl it – but you just slip it. For a regular purl stitch, with the yarn in front, insert the right needle into the front of the stitch on the left needle, loop the yarn, and pull it through. This puts the ‘bump’ on the front of the work (‘front’ is the side facing you at the moment, not necessarily the right side of the finished item.)
I have the same question as Carole. I understand I am to make one, but not sure of abbreviation “pw” since it’s not in the listed abbreviations. Otherwise, directions seem fairly straightforward.
Hello! Knit six stitches, make one stitch purlwise, purl two stitches, make one stitch purlwise, purl two stitches. Hope that helps!
Nice! But what does K6, [m1-pw, p2] twice? Could you type that out for me, please.
Thanks.
Hello Carole! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Carole! Knit six stitches, make one stitch purlwise, purl two stitches, make one stitch purlwise, purl two stitches. Hope that helps!
I made this, but omitted the button bands and cast on with a provisional and attached with kitchener stitches at the end of the pattern–worked great!
I was thinking of doing the same. Did you omit the moss stitch border and go right to the cable pattern? Good to know that it worked for you!
This looks like a fun pattern and I expect I’ll make. Need to add that I find navigating your website very arduous.
Hi Sue, so glad you like this pattern! I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble navigating our site. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help or if you have any suggestions. Thank you! – Nicola