Criss Cross Knit Cable Pattern Free HeadBand Pattern

Criss Cross Knit Cable Pattern Headband

I love cables and this pattern looks great when used for Winter Headband Earwarmers.  I used worsted weight wool yarn and Size 8 knitting needles for the one pictured.

This pattern is worked in a multiple of 6 stitches. You can adjust the width by subtracting or adding 6 stitches.
This pattern uses 4 knit stitches at each side for edging.
For a Narrow or Childs size I would Cast on 20.  8 would be the edges and the pattern would be worked on the other 12.


Stitches Used:
P- Purl
K - Knit
sl st - slip stitch
dpn - double pointed needle or cable holder
sts - stitch


For a headband that is about 5 1/2 inches wide and fits Adults:

Using Size 8 knitting needles Cast on 32
Row 1: K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 2: K
Row 3:  K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 4: k 7, *sl st 3 sts to dpn, hold in Back of work, k 3, k 3 from dpn*
Repeat across row, end with K 7.
Row 5: K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 6:  K
Row 7: K 4, P 24, K 4
Row 8:  K 4, *sl st 3 sts to dpn, hold in FRONT of work, k 3, k 3 from dpn*
Repeat across row, end with K 4

Repeat Row 1 through 8 until piece measures 19 inches.
Bind off and Sew ends together.
Weave in all Ends.



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