Taking Turns (Short Row) Headband by Knitatude / Chantal Miyagishima

Taking Turns (Short Row) Headband

Knitting
October 2026
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette (in the round)
US 13 - 9.0 mm
50 - 60 yards (46 - 55 m)
One size
English
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DESCRIPTION
Wanting to try your hand at short rows? This pattern is not only cute-to-boot with a wider section at the front and a thinner section at the back (hello coverage without the bulk at the neck), it’s also the perfect way to practice your German Short Row technique and Wrap & Turn Method. In this pattern you will work short-to-long short rows and long-to-short short rows - both creating a different shape that’s perfect for the look of this chunky thick headband.

Knit with size 6 super bulky yarn, this pattern whips up in no time flat. By the end you should have a super cute headband, and get to know which short row technique you prefer.

SIZES
1 size:
Height at Tallest: 5” (13 cm)
Height at Shortest: 3” (8 cm)
Width Laid Flat: 9.25” (23 cm)
Circumference Unstretched): 18.5” (47 cm)

DIFFICULTY
Advanced beginner
You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, knit in the round, watch Short Row Videos, and decrease.

MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool- Ease Thick N’ Quick (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 106yrds/170g)

or 50 yds or 45 m of super bulky weight yarn, category 6

  • Size US 13/9 mm circular needles, 16”/40 cm long
  • 2 stitch markers

Find the exact yarn I used here: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/zz3Dzx

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This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Taking Turns Headbands created using this pattern may be sold. Credit must be given to Knitatude / knitatude.etsy.com. Pattern and photos can not be used for resale purposes. Please share your work with the hashtag #TakingTurnsHeadband and #knitatudeknits to share the handmade love!