Cable Braid Headband by Elaine Hemingway

Cable Braid Headband

Knitting
August 2026
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 7 rows = 2 inches
in pattern
US 13 - 9.0 mm
45 - 53 yards (41 - 48 m)
Child, Adult S/M, Adult M/L
English
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The “Cable Braid Headband” pattern is a PDF knitting pattern that uses super bulky yarn, with detailed written instructions for 3 sizes: Child, Adult S/M, and Adult M/L.

You can make this cable-licious fashion accessory in both a single-colour version PLUS a two-colour version!

The headband is knit lengthwise on straight needles (or you can use circulars needles knitting flat). There are 2 options for knitting this headband: (1) a long-tail cast on and Joinery Bind Off, and (2) a Provisional Cast On and the Kitchener stitch seamless join, with detailed written instructions and videos to show you how to do these techniques.

Needles required: 

9 mm (US 13) straight or circular needles

Intermediate Skill Level – experienced with knit and purl stitches and cables.

This pattern is written in English using North American knitting terms.

This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to @thebashfullamb as the pattern designer when posting them on social media.

Please do not alter, share, or redistribute this pattern or photos.

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