Main Street Ear Warmer Headband Free Knitting Pattern

The Main Street Headband - Ear Warmer free knitting pattern is a quick knit that will keep you and anyone who wears it SO COZY! It is a great beginner pattern and also fantastic for makers who do markets or need to make lots of gifts. I designed this as part of a Learn To Knit series so it is very beginner friendly.

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Supply List:
Stunning String Stupendous (1 skein / 100 gr)
OR
Asylum Fibers Bulky
Approximately half the skein is used for this pattern
US 13 / 9mm 16” circular knitting needles
Large needle to weave ends

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co – cast on (using long tail cast on method)
k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitches
bo – bind off

Finished Size: 19” circumference x 5” depth / Stretches to 22”

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CO 52 using the circular needle; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts

Round 1: * k1, p1 *  repeat  * to * around

Round 2: * p1, k1 *  repeat  * to * around

Rounds 3 and on: Repeat Rounds 1 & 2 alternating until band reaches 5”

Bind Off

Fasten Off leaving 5” tail

Block.

Using the 5” tail, weave in and out across the width of the headband following the stitch pattern then pull tight like a drawstring.
This will create a cinch.
Weave the tail back in the other direction and pull tight a second time.
This will amplify the cinch effect
Fasten and secure the end and fasten off.  

Weave in all ends.

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