Yesterday morning we had our first big snow storm up here in Calgary, which is early even for Canadian standards! But I made the most of our situation and got my sweet husband (who happened to be snowed in) to take some photos of me wearing my new headband, which I plan to wear all winter long to keep my ears toasty warm! Of course, I wrote up this cable knit headband pattern to share with all of you on this page too!
I kid you not, this headband is so soft and cozy that my daughter wears the one I made for her in the house! I give credit to the yarn – Knitpicks Biggo bulky weight yarn which has to be the softest bulky weight yarn I have found to date! The yarn is made from super wash merino and nylon, which makes it ideal for chunky winter accessories.
I have written out and posted the free pattern for this cozy cable knit headband below on this page.
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Chunky Cable Knit Headband Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to make one super soft cable knit headband:
- US 10.5 (6.5 mm) Straight Knitting Needles
- Half a skein of Knit Picks Biggo Bulky Weight Yarn in desired color (colors used in photos are Iris Heather and Dove Heather).
- Scissors.
- Cable stitch holder.
- Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Gauge:
3.25 stitches = 1” in stockinette stitch
Sizes:
Child (Adult)
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
C6F: Cable 6 Front (slip 3 stitches onto your cable stitch holder to the front of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
C6B: Cable 6 Back (slip 3 stitches onto your cable stitch holder to the back of your work, knit the next three stitches, then knit the three stitches off of the cable needle).
Pattern:
Cast on 17 stitches.
Row 1: K2, P2, K9, P2, K2.
Row 2: K4, P9, K4.
Row 3: K2, P2, C6B, K3, P2, K2.
Row 4: K4, P9, K4.
Row 5: K2, P2, K9, P2, K2.
Row 6: K4, P9, K4.
Row 7: K2, P2, K3, C6F, P2, K2.
Row 8: K4, P9, K4.
Repeat rows 1-8 until work measures 14” (child) or 16.5” (adult). Cast off in pattern, leaving a 12” tail for seaming.
Finishing:
Fold headband in half with wrong side facing out. Join the cast on and cast off ends together using the whip stitch method. Weave in all loose ends!
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I think I’ve had a brain lapse. I can’t remember what abbrevation Kg and Pg stand for. Thank you
I’m so sorry, the font makes the number 9 look like a g! Its not a g, its a nine:)
Thanks so much. That makes pattern totally clear. Thanks so much Marsha Jo
Do you have this pattern in crochet? I love it but I can’t knit?
I’m sorry Caryl I do not, but I will try and make one soon!
Oh, it’s beautiful. I was wondering how did you get the snow photos, but I see now that it was real snow:)))
Haha yes! This is our snowiest October on record already!
Hi, can you use different yarn?
You could, but I would highly recommend using the same yarn as the weight can vary quite a bit, which will alter the thickness and warmth of the headband.
I LOVE this! So pretty! I am Canadian as well. I live in Ontario. Are you buying this yarn form the states, or have you found somewhere in Canada that sells it? Thanks!
No, unfortunately the yarn is only available from knitpicks.com. But they have free shipping to Canada if you spend a certain amount ($75 I believe). I’ve always been happy with their service and it takes about a week for the yarn to arrive.
I LOVE this headband and can just imagine how soft it must be. Since you are Canadian (as am I), I was wondering are you getting this yarn from the states, or have you found someone in Canada that sells it?
Thank you, I’m a beginner at knitting but have knitted these for the grandkids, and learned to cable at the same time ?
Thank you for this pattern.
Thank you for this pattern
This is a beautiful headband. I made this one. Yarn not from knit picks though. Just a chunky yarn. Worked out perfectly. I see you are from Canada as well ??. I’m from Newfoundland. My son is living in Alberta though. It’s definitely a beautiful place to live. Thanks for the lovely pattern ❤️❤️
Hi Vivian! Love hearing from fellow Canadians! We are so blessed to live here 🙂
And you are welcome, I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the pattern!
Hello,I am from u.s. and although my winter is mild,I am making the headbands for Christmas presents for family who get severe winter weather..this a beautiful pattern that as you knit it,takes shape so nicely and is a joy to make.you are right,the correct yarn makes all the difference in fit,softness and ease of knitting.thank you for a gorgeous pattern and beautiful Christmas present idea.
So glad to hear this Jennifer! Thank you for the thoughtful comment!
Hello, just wondering, is the pattern the same as the picture of you wearing it??? It seems longer and thinner on the photo. I love that one.
Hi Carol, yes… when you wear it, it stretches out and appears thinner and longer 🙂
Hi! I’m from SD and we have cold winters here with lots of strong winds so a cozy warm headband is a necessity. This knits up quickly and nicely using Lion Brand wool ease chunky. Thank you for sharing your pattern
You’re welcome Kimberly! Thanks for the yarn recommendation too!
Thank you for the adorable pattern! I’ve knitted it in a bulky acrylic yarn and wondered if I needed to make an attempt at blocking it? I’ve never had any success blocking acrylic yarn. It is so cute and the pattern was a dream to use!
Love this pattern! I’m in the UK (although was born in Canada – Deep River, Ottawa ??♥️) and have knitted using a chunky wool. Found it very easy to follow and really pleased with the results!
I tried out the headband free pattern and really liked it. I made one for each female in my family. So easy to follow. Thankful.
You’re most welcome Ata!
Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern, I usually run from cables but really wanted to practice my cable work for Christmas and Hanukkah gifting, this was just enough with a braid, I used Hometown USA Super Bulky #6 Acrilic/Acrilico because Im allergic to wool, for that yarn It fit my head perfect stopping at 15 inches and I used a 7.0 Needle almost 1 skien,if that helps anyone who also has allergies needs a sub yarn.Your work is lovely and site beautiful Thank you! Maria
Thank you Maria, that means a lot to hear! Glad you enjoyed the pattern and found a yarn thats good for people with allergies to wool!
I finally know how to knit a cable! What a great pattern! I made this out of some yarn I had lying about! Thank you for the freebie! I had my hours cut at work and every little bit helps!
This makes me so happy to hear! I’m sorry about your hours being cut, but good for you for staying positive, hugs!
Love this pattern, I’ve knitted a dozen for Christmas and just because gifts. Thanks so much for sharing. The Northern Ontario gals are keeping toasty warm❤
I just tried the first 8 rows…my ear warmer is 3″ wide and I would like to make it at least 5″ wide…do you have any suggestions in how to ” enlarge” this pattern?
Regards,
Julie
Hi Julie, You could make it wider by adding stitches to the beginning and end of each row (so instead of k2 at the beginning and end, try k4 or k6 for the odd number rows and K6 or k8 for the even number rows)