The Abby Headband designed to be worn comfortably under helmets or with the notch at the back of your neck for everyday wear.

This headband’s construction utilizes the natural horizontal stretch of knit fabric. It can be worked up in a wide variety of yarn weights and sizes, making it perfect for stash-busting. Start with a provisional cast-on, then work in-the-round with short-rows, before creating a seamless finish by grafting the first round with the last.

The Abby Headband is inspired by my friend, Abby. As an avid biker, she was looking for a headband that would fit comfortably under her helmet. So, I created this headband with a notch that allows it to be worn without creating extra bulk under helmets. When not riding a bike, the notch can be turned around to sit a the nape of the neck for a comfortable slip-resistant accessory.

SIZES
baby, toddler, child-adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult x-large
To fit head circumference: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 in / 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 cm
Finished length: 2.75, 3, 3, 3, 3.25, 3.25 in / 7, 7.5, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5 cm

YARN
Any yarn between #0 (heavy laceweight) to #5 (bulky weight) yarn (review photos for yardage/meterage estimates). Gauge swatching will be crucial to decide which size to make. See photos for yardage/meterage estimates.

Shown in
Malabrigo Vientos (100% superwash merino wool, 130 yds / 119 m, 100g) in 033 Cereza. Adult medium.

Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% wool, 123 yds / 112 m, 50g) in 1311 Rusted Roof. Adult medium.

Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sport (100% super-wash merino wool, 328 yds / 300 m, 100g) in Six Corners. Adult medium.

Kelbourne Woolens Perennial (60% merino, 25% suri alpaca, 15% polyamide, 497 yds / 454 m, 100g) in 365 Pastel Green. Adult medium.

Isager Yarn Alpaca 2 (50% alpaca, 50% merino wool, 273 yds / 250 m, 50g) in Natural. Adult medium.

NEEDLES
16” / 40cm needles in any size for patterns above toddler. Your choice of 12” / 30cm, 32” / 80cm (magic loop), or DPNs for working the smaller circumference of baby and toddler sizes.

NOTIONS
Scrap yarn/spare needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.

GAUGE
Pattern includes directions for gauges between 3-10 sts per inch / 2.5cm

TECHNIQUES
provisional cast-on, short rows, Kitchener stitch

DIFFICULTY
Adventurous Beginner / Intermediate