Simple and Cable Headbands by Janis Frank

Simple and Cable Headbands

Knitting
March 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in garter
US 8 - 5.0 mm
100 - 125 yards (91 - 114 m)
small/medium and large/extra large
English
This pattern is available from kweenbee.com for $3.33.

This Winter Headband / Ear Warmer PDF knitting pattern includes two headband styles in one pattern and is designed to fit adult head sizes. The first is a simple, basic ear warmer, perfect for beginners, while the second adds a cable top edging for a touch of style while keeping a comfortable, low-profile fit.

Both headbands are knit flat on straight needles and seamed to finish. They use two strands of worsted weight yarn held together with 5 mm (US 8) needles, creating a warm, extra-thick fabric that works up quickly.

The 10-page pattern includes clear written instructions plus helpful how-to video links demonstrating key stitches like k2tog, C6F and make one (m1) increases, making it beginner friendly. These headbands are fast projects, perfect for gifts, winter accessories, or items to sell at craft fairs and markets.

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Winter Headbands – FREE Knit Flat Knitting Patterns

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Happy knitting everyone!