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Chunky Cable Knit Headband

This beginner friendly chunky cable knit headband pattern is a great way to get started in cable knitting. Even if you've never knit cables before! Super bulky.
Total Time1 hour
Course: Knit Accessories
Keyword: cable knit, headband, beginner, super bulky

Materials

  • .5 balls Super Bulky Weight Yarn Wool-Ease Thick & Quick recommended
  • Size US 13 9mm needles - circular or straight
  • 1 Cable needle
  • 1 Tapestry needle or crochet hook for seaming

Instructions

  • Cast on 14 stitches using your preferred method (long tail or provisional cast on).
  • Row 1: K4, P6, K4
  • Row 2: K14
  • Row 3: K4, P6, K4
  • Row 4: K14
  • Row 5: K4, P6, K4
  • Row 6: K4, C3F (cable 3 front - hold next 3 sts on cable needle in front, knit next 3 sts, then knit 3 sts from cable needle), K4
  • Repeat rows 1-6 until the headband measures approximately 20 inches (or fits comfortably around your head).
  • Bind off after completing a Row 5.
  • Seam the bind off edge to the cast on edge to complete the headband.

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