Free Pattern – Bandkerchief (knit)

By request, this is the knit version of my popular, crochet Bandkerchief pattern. Just like the original, it looks like a kerchief, but goes on like a headband! Unlike the crochet version, this one is made in worsted weight yarn.

With 5 sizes, from baby to adult, the knit Bandkerchief is great for gifting! The pattern includes both written and charted versions of the instructions.

Sample is shown in Meadow by Willow Yarns, which I got for free in a goody bag at a convention. The color is #8 – Leaf.

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Bandkerchief (Knit)

 
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Materials:

• 25-65 yds worsted weight, cotton yarn.
• Size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations used:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• k2tog = knit next 2 stitches together
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• yo = yarn over
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• RS = Right Side

Recommended Resources:

• The Slip Slip Knit Decrease on New Stitch a Day
• How to K2tog (Knit 2 together) by Pattymac Knits
• Tubular Bind Off in the Round

Instructions:

Cast on 3 stitches

Kerchief

Row 1 (RS): K 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1 (5 sts)

Row 2: K all stitches.

Row 3: K 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2. (7 sts)

Row 4: K all stitches.

Row 5: K 2, yo, k 1, pm, k 2, yo, k 2. (9 sts)

Note: Slip marker each time you come to it.

Row 6: K all stitches.

Row 7: K 2, yo, (k2tog, yo) to marker, k 1, yo, (ssk, yo) to last 2 sts, k 2. (11 sts)

Row 8: K all stitches.

Row 9: K 2, yo, (k2tog, yo) to 1 st before marker, k 3, yo, (ssk, yo) to last 2 sts, k 2. (13 sts)

Row 10: K all stitches.

Repeat rows  7-10  six [seven, eight, nine, ten] more times.  ( 37 [41, 45, 49, 53] sts on last row)

Band

Rnd 1: K2 tog, yo, (k 2 tog, yo) to marker, remove marker, k 1, yo, (ssk, yo) to last 2 sts, k 2, CO 7 [9, 11, 13, 15], join to work in the round. ( 46 [52, 58, 64, 70] sts).

Rnd 2: (K 1, p 1) around.

Repeat rnd 2 for 9 [10, 11, 12, 13] more rounds, or until desired length.

Bind off using a tubular bind off, or another stretchy bind off.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Wash and block for best results.

Chart:

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I hope you enjoy the pattern. A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.

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