How to Knit a Headband Ear Warmer with Cable Stitch95

A headband ear warmer is a great way to keep your ears warm and stylish during the winter months. It's also a relatively easy project to knit, making it a good choice for beginners. This pattern will show you how to knit a headband ear warmer with a cable stitch.

Materials- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 yards)
- US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
- Cable needle
- Yarn needle

Gauge18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations- CO: cast on
- K: knit
- P: purl
- C4F: cable 4 stitches to the front
- C4B: cable 4 stitches to the back
- BO: bind off

Instructions1. CO 28 stitches
2. Row 1: K1, P1, repeat to end of row.
3. Row 2: P1, K1, repeat to end of row.
4. Repeat rows 1-2 until the piece measures approximately 18 inches.
5. Divide the stitches into 3 sections: 14 stitches for the left ear warmer, 10 stitches for the headband, and 14 stitches for the right ear warmer.
6. Knit the left ear warmer section.
7. Row 1: K14.
8. Row 2: P14.
9. Repeat rows 1-2 until the piece measures approximately 6 inches.
10. Shape the crown:
11. Row 1: K2, K2tog, K10, K2tog, K2.
12. Row 2: P12, P2.
13. Row 3: K1, K2tog, K8, K2tog, K1.
14. Row 4: P10, P2.
15. Row 5: K1, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K1.
16. Row 6: P8, P2.
17. Row 7: K1, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K1.
18. Row 8: P6, P2.
19. Row 9: K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1.
20. Row 10: P4, P2.
21. Row 11: K1, K2tog, K2tog, K1.
22. Row 12: P2, P2.
23. BO all stitches.
24. Repeat steps 6-23 for the right ear warmer.
25. Join the left ear warmer, headband, and right ear warmer with a mattress stitch.
26. Weave in any loose ends.

Tips- If you're a beginner, I recommend using a light-colored yarn so that you can see your stitches more easily.
- Be careful not to twist your stitches when you're cabling.
- If you make a mistake, don't panic! Just undo the stitches back to where you made the mistake and try again.
- With a little practice, you'll be able to knit a headband ear warmer in no time!

2025-01-11

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