Garter Stitch Headband – Learn to Knit

Learn to knit with this super simple garter stitch headband knitting pattern! You’ll have a new headband in no time with just the knit stitch, and with recommended video tutorials to guide you step by step.

Super Simple Garter Stitch Headband - Learn to Knit!

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Learn to Knit

A friend and her two 10-year-old daughters want to teach themselves to knit. They live too far away for me to help them in person, so I wrote this pattern for them to learn with.

They wanted a quick and easy, first-time success. As 10 years old girls, they aren’t particularly interested in washcloths. Headbands though? That’s a different story! Who doesn’t need a great new headband (or 10) to start the new school year?

Make it Your Way

Make your headband with or without the twist. The pattern is knit flat, with only knit stitches. It also includes a detailed diagram showing how to sew the easy, whipstitch seam. You can choose to twist the headband before seaming, or leave it flat!


Super Simple Garter Stitch Headband

4-medium
Project-Level-Basic - Craft Yarn Council Standards

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Materials

  • Yarn: 15-30 yds worsted weight yarn
  • Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to match gauge
  • Notions:
    • Scissors
    • Yarn needle

Project Level

Beginner: Knit stitches with one seam

Sizes

Width: 1.25 inches

Choose a length from the chart below.

All measurements in inches

SizeTo fit head circumferenceKnit lengthYardage
Preemie9-12815
Baby14-161220
Toddler16-181420
Child18-201625
Teen20-221830
Adult22-242030

Gauge

16 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches

Gauge is not critical for this pattern.

Abbreviations used

None

Instructions

Cast on 6 stitches.

For a wider headband, cast on more stitches to desired width. This will affect yarn usage.

Row 1: Knit all stitches. Turn your work to start the next row by switching your needles to the opposite hands.

Repeat Row 1 to desired length or until headband fits snuggly around your head when slightly stretched. Use size chart above for recommended lengths.

Bind off and cut the yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail for sewing.

Seaming

If desired, twist headband once before seaming. If you prefer a flat headband, do not twist.

Thread the 12-inch tail into the yarn needle and sew together cast-on and bind-off edges with a whip stitch as shown below.

whipstitch seaming diagram for garter stitch headband

Using the numbers on the image as a guide, bring the needle up at the first stitch on the cast-on edge (1) then down at matching stitch on bind-off edge (2). Repeat this for each pair of stitches across the edges, pulling the seam snug as you go.

Weaving in Ends

Sew the rest of the tail into the existing stitches to hide it, changing direction once or twice to secure it better. Trim the end close to your work. Repeat with the starting tail from the cast-on edge.

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