Bow Knot Headband
The Essential First Knitting Project for Beginners
Each and every person I’ve taught to knit over the last 10 years has started with this Bow Knot Headband. It’s a simple pattern that allows you to practice your knit stitches and other foundational skills.
A forgiving texture helps cover small mistakes or tension changes as you knit your way through simple garter stitch rows.
The tools are inexpensive and use larger knitting needles with chunky yarn to ensure that your project works up quickly.
Pattern Details
Skills
Cast On
Knit
Cast Off
Materials
US 15 (10mm) Knitting Needles
80-100 yards of Super Bulky Yarn (Weight 6)
Yarn Needle & Scissors
Pattern Details
Cast on 10 stitches
Row 1: Knit all stitches
Rows 2- End: Repeat row 1 and knit all stitches until headband reaches desired length (usually 18”-20”)
Cast off all stitches and cut a long tail (about 12” or more)
Seam together the edges and pull the yarn tight to cinch
Wrap the tail around the cinched section of your headband and tie off a knot once complete.
If you make the headband I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment or connect over on Social Media.
Happy Knitting!
Caroline
