- LevelBeginner
- Time3 hours
- SizeAbout 3.5 in / 9 cm wide, 18 in / 46 cm around
- NeedlesUS 8 / 5 mm needles
A stretchy 2x2 rib strip with the ends sewn together. It keeps your ears warm without squashing your hair.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted. About 80 yd / 73 m, 1 colour.
- Needles: US 8 / 5 mm needles
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: 24 sts = 4 in / 10 cm in 2x2 rib, unstretched
Finished size: About 3.5 in / 9 cm wide, 18 in / 46 cm around
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means |
|---|---|
CO | cast on |
k | knit |
p | purl |
BO | bind off |
RS / WS | right side / wrong side |
st(s) | stitch(es) |
rep | repeat |
Before you start
- Knit the stitches that look like V, purl the ones that look like bumps.
- Stop when the strip reaches around your head with a gentle stretch.
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both.
- Cast on 22 stitches.Pattern words:
CO 22 sts. - Row 1 (RS)Knit 2, then purl 2, knit 2 to the end. You should have 22 stitches.Pattern words:
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. (22) - Row 2 (WS)Purl 2, then knit 2, purl 2 to the end. You should have 22 stitches.Pattern words:
Row 2 (WS): P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. (22) - Rows 3 to 120Repeat the last 2 rows. Knit the V stitches, purl the bumpy ones.Pattern words:
Rows 3 to 120: Repeat Rows 1 and 2. (22) - Bind off, leaving a long tail. Sew the short ends together with it.Pattern words:
BO in pattern, leaving a 12 in tail. Sew the short ends together with the tail and weave in.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Questions
Is the Rib Headband pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the rib headband?
Medium (4) worsted. You need about 80 yd / 73 m.
How long does it take?
About 3 hours for a relaxed beginner.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Rib Headband is one of 14 free patterns in the app. Start it as a project and the row counter follows the steps for you. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
