Simple cables and haloed yarn are what make the Celtic Braid Headband special. This single-skein project can be worked up in an afternoon.
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The updated version of this pattern includes this version plus a version with a border, seen below.
Note that the updated version is worked on US #8/5.00 mm needles.
Celtic Braid Headband
Knitting Pattern
The Celtic Braid Headband Knitting Pattern looks complex, but simple directions make the cable stitches easy to master. It’s also a one-skein wonder!
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Materials
Yarn:
1 ball (76 yards) of Rowan Fazed Tweed in Elm
Needles:
US #10/6.00 mm
Notions:
cable needle (or spare dpn)
finishing needle
Notes
Gauge:
16 sts x 22 rows = 4″ x 4″ in Stockinette stitch
Sizing:
24″ circumference (adult)
Abbreviations
BO – bind off
CN – cable needle
CO – cast on
k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
k – knit
p – purl
C6B (cable 6 back) – slip 3 sts onto CN, hold in back, k3, k3 from CN; creates right-sloping cable
C6F (cable 6 front) – slip 3 sts onto CN, hold in front, k3, k3 from CN; creates left-sloping cable
C5L (cable 5 left) – slip 3 onto CN, hold in front, p2, k3 from CN; creates a left-sloping cable
C5R (cable 5 right) -slip 2 onto CN, hold in back, k3, p2 from CN; creates a right-sloping cable
Pattern
This headband is worked back and forth and seamed when the correct length is reached.
Setup
CO 25 sts and work 2 setup rows as follows:
Row 1 – k3, p4, k6, p4, k6, p2
Row 2 – work stitches as they present (knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts)
Body
Row 1 – k3, p4, C6F, p4, C6F, p2
Row 2 and all even rows: work stitches as they present
3 – C5L, C5R, C5L, C5R, C5L
5 – p2, C6B, p4, C6B, p4, k3
7 – C5R, C5L, C5R, C5L, C5R
Repeat these 8 pattern rows until desired length. With correct gauge, this is approximately 13 repeats for adults with a head circumference of 21″-22″.
Finishing
BO, leaving a long tail. Use tail to seam ends together.
Block lightly if desired.
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