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As Elle Woods’ friend, Serena, says in the 2001 Movie, Legally Blonde, “I got bangs!”. I had a fringe/bangs cut in this year and as the weather is getting colder I have realised my beloved knitted hats squash the bounce right out of them. So in true Elle-Woods-Style I decided to come up with my own solution! I designed this earwarmer headband to keep my hair neat and my ears warm. Stylish yet practical! Elle would be proud!
Knit up in a specially dyed beautiful colourway by Jo at Moonlight Fibre called “Delta Nu”! Get yours from her Etsy Shop!

Finished Measurements and Yarn requirements
All Sizes are 5”/ 12cm tall/long.
Width/circumferences:
Measure from the front edge of the hairline crossing over the ears into the nape of the neck.

Small = Laid flat (blocked) 7”width or 14” circumference - to fit sizes 20-22” (stretched)
Medium= Laid flat (blocked) 8”width or 16” circumference - to fit sizes 22”-24” (stretched)
Large= Laid flat (blocked) 9”width or 18” circumference -to fit sizes 24”-26” (stretched)
Approximately 50- 70g Chunky/Bulky weight yarn.
The yarn I used was Moonlight Fibres Hand Dyed Superwash Merino Chunky/Bulky weight Yarn in “Delta Nu” (100% Superwash Merino 100m/109yds per 100g skein)
On a budget? Try Scheepjes Chunky Monkey!

Other Materials
-6 mm (US Size 10) 80cm circular needle or 6mm DPNs.
-Cable needle
-Stitch Marker to mark beginning or round. (personal preference)
-Scissors
-Measuring tape
-Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes :
-This headband is very stretchy and forgiving. The stretchiness opens out the pattern when wearing.
-This headband is knitted in the round so there are no seams. I used the “magic loop” method with circular needles to create the samples but you may use any method you prefer for knitting in the round.
-Blocking will help fix your stitches in place. Make sure not to stretch your headband widthways while blocking as it will be too big and lose it’s stretch and elasticity.

Struggle to keep headbands on your head? We all have different sizes and shapes of heads. This pattern includes some tips for getting the right fit!