A cozy and stylish knitted headband featuring a classic front twist and beautiful self-striping yarn.

This beginner-friendly pattern is worked flat in stockinette stitch and seamed to create the elegant twisted front detail. It’s a quick project, perfect for gifting, stash busting, or adding a colorful handmade accessory to your wardrobe.

The pattern includes clear step-by-step instructions and requires only basic knitting skills.

Pattern Details

• Beginner-friendly
• Knit flat and seamed
• One adult size
• Front twist construction
• Quick weekend project
• Instant PDF download
• English language pattern

Materials

• Approximately 50–70 m fingering weight yarn
• 3.5 mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle

Finished Size

• Circumference: approximately 48–54 cm (19–21 in)
• Width: approximately 10–12 cm (4–5 in)

Gauge

22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

This pattern is offered free of charge. If you make your own Rainbow Twist Headband, I would love to see your project and hear your feedback.

Happy knitting!