Lotus Headband - FREE Pattern

This headband was the first pattern I ever designed and over a Christmas season I cranked out far too many that the pattern is literally memory to my hands! I love it so much even to this day, the texture of cables is perfect.

I used Bernat Softee Chunky (100% Acrylic) yarn however any category 6 yarn would work. The gauge is forgiving and not crucial in this design. Check out all the colour choices HERE.

This is worked as a flat long piece that is seamed at the end. The best part is the seam is hidden perfectly by the small gathering piece that is knit separately. An effortless pattern created with US 11 needles and superbulky weight yarn. It's a simple design that can be made in an evening as a last minute gift.

I hope you find everything helpful and that you enjoy working up this design.  I’m so grateful for your feedback and truly appreciate every like, share, and comment!

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LOTUS HEADBAND - FREE KNIT PATTERN

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Materials:

· 1 skein Bernat Softee Chunky (100% Acrylic) or ~110 yards of any other super bulky weight yarn.

· US 11 Needles

· Cable hook

· Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

Not crucial for this pattern

Abbreviations:

CO - Cast on

K - Knit

P - Purl

C2B - Cable 2 back cable, creates a right leaning cable

C4B - Cable 4 back cable, creates a right leaning cable

C2F - Cable 2 front cable, creates a left leaning cable.

Stockinette Stitch - Stockinette stitch is a basic knitting stitch, you alternate a knit row with a purl row.

Notes:

This is worked as a flat long piece that is seamed at the end. The best part is the seam is hidden perfectly by the small gathering piece that is knit separately.

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WRITTEN PATTERN

CO 20 sts

Row 1: K6 P2 K4 P2 K6

Row 2: P6 K2 P4 K2 P6

Row 3: K4 C2B P2 C4B p2 C2F K4

Row 4: Same as Row 2

Row 5: K4 C2B P2 K4 p2 C2F K4

Row 6: Same as Row 2

Work Rows 3-6 until it measures in length.

This is an opportunity to wrap around your head and obtain the perfect fit.

Cast off leaving a long tail.

Seam the two ends together using your desired method.

Centre Wrap:

CO 6

Row 1: Knit all sts

Row 2: Purl all sts

Repeat Row 1-2 for 16 rows total in length.

Cast off leaving a long tail.

Wrap this piece around the center of the headband and seam together using your desired method.

Weave in all ends.

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I really hope you enjoyed this pattern and found the photos helpful!  I can’t wait to see all the cozy Lotus Headbands you work up so please don’t forget to tag @OrchidLoop in all your pictures! 

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