Jo Storie Knits

Valerie Headband Knitting Pattern

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A snug fit twisted rib headband for adults and children

"A quick project that can be completed in an evening. One skein is enough for an adult and child's headband." 

- Jo Storie

Ability: Easy
Skills Required: You will need to be able to work a fisherman's rib stitch. There is some seaming involved but no special technique is really required although mattress stitch would provide a more professional finish. 


Yarn Type:  Yarn approx. 40g:60g of chunky weight yarn approx (38:57m/42:62yds). We used British BareFaced Chunky yarn.

***** Add the yarn for this project to your basket along with this pattern and we will give you this pattern for free. ****
Yarn Weight: Chunky Bulky

Sizes to Fit:

Child: Circumference to fit up to: 19in/48cm.                     
Circumference Actual 15 ¼ in/39cm                                            
Height: 4 in/10cm
Adult: Circumference to fit up to: 22 in/56cm.                     
Circumference Actual 17 ½ in/44cm                                            
Height: 5 in/13cm

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. You may wish to order an extra ball/skein to be sure you have sufficient yarn.

 

Materials Required:

Pair of 7mm straight needles (US 10), stitch holders, tapestry needle for sewing up.

Tension:

In fisherman’s rib pattern using 7mm (10.5 U.S) needles: 12sts x 26 rows over 10 x 10cm (4”x 4”) 

*Tensions are provided should you wish to substitute an alternative yarn to that suggested by us. Please ensure you knit a tension square to check that the yarn is suitable as not all yarns will give a like for like result.