How to Knit an Infant Headband

Use up your odd bits of leftover yarn by making an infant headband, which is quick to make. Knit in a worsted-weight yarn on smaller needles, so the finished piece can stretch to fit and stay snug on the baby’s head. Or, knit the headband in a solid color. Decorate the headband if desired with a knit flower or embroidery.

Things You'll Need

• Worsted-weight yarn
• Size 5 double-point knitting needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Cast on 70 stitches onto one double-point needle. Divide evenly over three needles, and join to begin working in the round.

2. Skip the first stitch, and knit the second stitch, leaving the stitch on the left-hand needle. Knit the first stitch, then slide both stitches off of the left-hand needle. Purl two stitches. Repeat to the end of the round.

3. Knit two stitches, then purl two stitches and repeat to the end of the round.

4. Repeat rounds one and two until the headband measures 2 inches.

5. Bind off all stitches. Cut the yarn, and thread the tail end of the yarn onto a tapestry needle. Weave in the ends on the wrong side of the piece.

References

• A Treasury of Knitting Patterns; Barbara G. Walker