10.05.2010

knit headband tutorial.

Background story:

When I was a kid I wore headbands all the time.
But I took them off around lunch time because that’s about as long as I could stand them!

Recently my daughter and I have been wearing headbands on our
oh crap, we got up way too late… quick, bobby pins and headband day!”
It wasn’t too long before Liv confirmed my childhood memory…
they hurt like crazy!! So this is the remedy.

Knit headband = soft.
Adjustable back = no more headband headaches.

 Headband Pictures
 
This tutorial is intended for beginners so is very detailed.
If you are a knitter and know how to make an i-cord just skip to the bottom.

If you've never knit before this tutorial is for you!
This is a very easy and fast project, enjoy!

 Materials:
 worsted weight yarn, two US7 double pointed needles (dpn's), 
tape measure, tapestry needle and hair band.


Instructions:
Slip knot.

Place your slip knot on your dpn.

 Cast on two more stitches (sts). Loop the yarn around your thumb...

 
...then place on your needle next to the first slip knot st.  
You now have 2sts total. 

 Rep last step so that you have 3sts on your dpn.

Continue with tutorial Here.

3 comments:

zephyrsarah said...

this is great rach!! such easy to follow instructions.
and the new header is so pretty! :)

p.s. my word verification was fart u, no joke!

Rach said...

Hahahahah... that's awesome about the verification sarah! ;)

And thanks... It's over kill for most... but it's fun to have an easy usable project even if you are not a knitter. Thanks for the comment!

hair accessories said...

I've always wanted to learn how to knit and I think here's my chance, I know I can do this!. Thank you for another useful tutorial. Such a big help for beginners like me. : )

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