How To Knit A Headband - Beginner Level
- Posted on 24 February, 2015
- Hair Accessories
- By Anonymous
Easier than it looks! A quick beginner level headband that you can whip out in no time. You can find it here- https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/pr...
Grab some worsted weight yarn, size US 9 (5.5 mm) needles (they can be straight or circular) and let's get started.
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Chandi
Hello, its Shandy from expression, fiber, arts, calm, and today's lesson is how to knit a headband. This is great for beginners, because you're just working the knit stitch, so you don't even have to purl or any of that other stuff. This is the adult size, but it's really easy to adjust. If you want to make a smaller one. So all you're going to need to get started is some worsted weight, yarn and some size us9 needles. They can be straight or circular all right, pull up about. 14 inches of yarn and make a slipknot slide the slipknot onto your needle and you're, going to cast on 13 more stitches for a total of 14. So you should have 14 stitches on your needle. When you get done now, I'm going to use the longtail cast on method if you're at all unfamiliar with this method, you can check out my beginning knitting video, and I show how to do that in slow motion. If you have another cast on method, go ahead and use that it's going to be completely covered up at the end, so it doesn't have to be any specific method and there you go so go ahead and switch that over to the left side and let's get Started so all you're going to do is knit every stitch every row and bind off once your piece is 19 inches long that'll fit most adult heads and have a little bit of stretch so that it stays snug onto your head. Alright, here's something that I see a lot of beginners doing wrong, see that first stitch there. You want to make sure that your yarn is not pulled up and over see how it looks like an extra stitch that will mess you up there. So you want to make sure your yarn is pulled under into the back and that that first stitch has a little bump on it, just like every other stitch in the row. Alright, so once you're done with that piece, we're going to work a smaller piece just like it, so pull up a slipknot and go ahead and cast on six more stitches for a total of seven, so you're casting on seven stitches and you're going to knit every Stitch every row until this piece is four and a half inches long and then bind off and then I'll show you how to put them together all right. So you should have a piece 19 inches by three inches and then four and a half by one and a half you'll need a darning needle and if you've cut your tails, go ahead and grab an extra length of yarn. Throw that yarn onto your darning needle and we're going to stitch the ends of the headband together. The specific method here doesn't matter either because it's going to be completely covered, so just get those ends securely together and you should be good okay, and while I'm doing that, I wanted to let you know that we have a big yarn giveaway going on over at Our blog, so I will put the link below for you. If you want to take a few seconds and head on over there and get entered, you could win a whole other yarn and we do a new one every month, so make sure to check back and get entered into those. So just continue on stitching your sides. Together, you can leave all the ends loose for now, we'll leave them in at the end. So here's what that looks like all right so grab your small piece slide, that under the scene of the head van and we're going to do the exact same thing. So since my tail is long enough on this one, I'm going to thread it directly onto my darning needle and stitch the ends together and again. This is when you hidden, so it doesn't matter if it's perfect and there you go so now just use your darning needle weave in all those ends on the backside and then flip it right side out and you're done. Yay. You can write your headband. You can give it as a gift. You can make smaller ones for little babies or little girls, and that's it that's all there is to it. So thank you for watching have a great day. Please subscribe to my channel. If you like this video and I'll catch you next time, alright bye, bye,
Comments
Roz Rogers: Chandi I can't tell you how long I've tried and tried to learn to crochet and knit and just couldn't get it until I watched your videos. I thoroughly enjoyed your cheerfulness and easy instruction. I'm presently working on the headband and its starting to look pretty good. Thanks for doing these videos for people like me.
Melina Licursi: Thank you so much! Just began to learn to knit a few days ago and everyone thinks I am a pro! I wear headbands a lot so this video helps me make my own instead of buying them!
Natasha Kleit: Thank you for this video! I just learned how to knit a few weeks ago, and this was my first project, came out great!
Sabrena Valentine: I literally learned how to knit (basic) 3 days ago from your videos.. although my first project is a bit uneven.. lol.. I think this will be my next project.. Your videos are very easy to learn from. thank you.
Sev: This totally helped out a lot! You are so awesome and this tutorial was great! Thank you so much!
Helena Oops: Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! I realy love the result,lovely headband!
saraberah21: Yay! Just finished my first knitting project. Awesome video, thank you <3
Christina Townes: Your videos have helped me get back into knitting after a 10 year hiatus. :D Thanks!
Luvleegurl Luvleegurl: The possibilities are endless with this tutorial! This is perfect because i just took a class on continental style knitting, this will give me lots of practice! Thanks Chandi!
Rebecca Bedard: Thank you!! This is attempt #3 for me and you simplified it. I'm not advanced enough for fancy stiches so following somebody elses patterns without doing the extra stiches has proved to be very difficult. I see myself having success with this one
Tori DiVincenzo: LOVEEE all your video thanks so much for taking the time to share such detailed content!!
Donna Harris: Love this. I have crocheted headbands but I now can knit one! Thank you.
Sarah Mendez: Thank you for this video! Super simple for a beginner like me.
SuperheroAutismGirl: Thanks so much for the easy pattern! I'm knitting mine using some lovely Spanish merino/cotton wool and it's turning out beautifully. :)
Coleen Burris: Someone gave me one of these headbands that had beads sown on the middle part. I loved it so much I wanted to learn to knit! Thank you!
Laila Kadwani-Jain: i love your videos.... and the simple method in which you show the stitches.... got a great gift idea for my niece yay :)
Rose Henley: Thank you!.....I love this and I'm just learning to knit, so this will be perfect for me
Rachelle Trejo: I just started knitting yesterday and thanks to your videos I was able to catch on very quickly
Gina McC: You are so amazing at teaching! I learned so quickly with your videos! Keep them coming!!!
itsnellyg: hello! loved your videos. i used to knit a little in my teens but know i am trying to remember a few things (I'm not old lol (38) you explain very well all the best to you
Rose 7: hi i just turned 15 and you were the first video that taught me how to knit!! :D your videos are nice and easy to fallow. i was hoping you could make a video about how to knit gloves or crochet them.(my moms been wanting a nice little winter set of gloves, hat, and a scarf) Thanks!!!!
Bonnie Bolger: Love your videos!! Crocheting is so relaxing for me. I live in Australia and wondered if you could make some videos on items we can make in summer?
Jesse Liang: I made one and I so loved it!!!
Shelby O.: Very cute! I can't wait to try it out for myself!
Rosita Rodriguez: Hi!! I am learning to knit on my own, found your vid and followed instructions and headband came out great. Since I have short hair I casted on 10 stitches only. Your vid is so peaceful that is worth watching many times. Also, very clear instructions. Will try other of your vids and tell u the results . Hope this is the beginning of a great friendship. Will send pictures later. Wish u the best!!
MichaelDonna Sefcik: Thanks. Easy to understand
Karen Watson: Thank you for this pattern. I have found that if I want to try a different knit pattern; this headband makes a simple project to do that.
jessievinson1: I LOVE your tutorials. By far the best I've seen. You explain everything, and really show us how to knit. I was wondering if you could possibly make a tutorial for a beanie? All I have is straight needles, and I can only find tutorials with circular needles, plus all of them say beginner, but aren't showing all the steps. They say, if you're using straight needles you need an edge stitch? So please, if you can, make a beanie tutorial? Also, I had a question. All the knitted beanies, and headbands I see in the store, are flat. How do you make them that way?
Erin Kershner: I just love her! She's so good at making how to videos!!
Lori Lynette: Another great vid and now I can use my scraps and look too cute to boot.
Beth Lindsey: Love your videos! They are very easy to understand! If you recommend 19" for adults, what do you recommend for young kids? I'm wanting to make matching mommy daughter headbands as a gift.
Jessica Afrakoma: great knitting now i find it easy thanks
rivka: this is so nice! thank you for the video!! gonna start on my headband tonight :D :D
Teresa Ezell: Great video. I'm going to make one tonight!!
Liz Weal: Great lessons. So expressive & articulate. I learned how to knit many yes ago but not how to purl. i love to crochet. Going to get me some knitting needles.
Ann Goodrich-Bazan: Great video! Love your style. I would love to see more, specifically about the seed stitch. I can't seem to get it.
ppyli: I love it!!!! Thank you!!!! I'm a beginner so it's perfect for me, Yaaaaay!!!
Dania Garcia: Can wait to get started! Thank you
Anne Marie Grady: I love your videos ur an excellent teacher!!
Paulette Goldsmith: Love your videos - when measuring the piece for the headband, should it be measured when stretching?
Karen Dcosta: Hi I knitted and it's so easy made of multi shades. Thanks for sharing love from India ♥️
Daima Somerhalder: Hey this is a great tutorial specially for a beginner like me haha well I had a question...Do you make a knot when you are stitching the pieces together with the darning needle? Thanks! cx
shivalini mohapatra: Beautiful thanks so much
Beatrice C. Covington: so love the video. ive never knitted before but my 10th grader. needs help with an assignment so wa la. im here. just to let you know you make it seem super easy thanks im sure ill watch a few more times as i learn i did subscribe
Sara L: so cool and easy to understand! thanks
p90pdack: I like this! I’m gonna bust it out right now! Thank you
MaryAnn Bisch: This is a great headband. Since seeing this tutorial I think I've made about 30 of them for gifts. Teachers, co-workers, gym friends. Great Great gifts! Of course I didn't make one for myself. Guess that's on the agenda :) Chandy is the best!!!
J Watley: Love this so clear very pretty on you
raytiesings1: Nice n easy. Great tutorial voice-gives calm and confidence.
ashley kyle: Love it :)
mary s: Nicely filmed and presented... thank you.
Hajira Mohammed: I like so much your demonstration is so nice thank you so much
Pattie Mazzone: Thank you love it
Pattie Mazzone: Thank you love it
kAtY MoFF: awesome and thanks for this information!
Teresa Creighton: what size needle should you use when using super bulky yarn? also, is it necessary to have worsted weight yarn?
R Jonez: very nice, very easy, I must try it.
Yarnia Wools: if you were going to do another knitted headband what pattern would you recommend :) love this pattern :)
Jesse Liang: I love it!!!!
Tímea Ócsai: Hello from Hungary! Thank you for your easy pattern!!! I am only a beginner.
Curve The Fat TNT Elias: I AM A BEGINNER I HAVE NEVER KNITTED BEFORE AND BECAUSE OF U I DID MY FIRST HEADBAND AND IT CAME OUT GREAT THANK U
Jan Jay: Thank you so much for all your videos! The videos are easy to understand and your voice is NICE. ! You are not only smart, talented .....you are beautiful!
Kandie Angel: I love this design its because of your videos that I started knitting and ive only been doing it a couple days but I love it, I need to learn the different sizes of the needles, because I was thinking that a 6.0 was a size 9mm since 5.0 was 8?? i still need practice but I am loving this so much thaank you for sharing your skills and I entered your give away I hope I win because i could totally use all that yarn now :)
Melissa Zanassi: Thank you for your lessons you make it look really easy. I noticed you're aways using wool. Do you have any other fibers you'd suggest for those of us who are allergic to the lanolin in the wool? I don't like using the superwashed it has a strange feel to it.
TheMctrav3: i dont know why but watching you knit is relaxing. You look so peaceful and I know the feeling of knitting is peaceful too.
km123: I love your videos :)
Tamie Faw: You are cuter than a bug and your videos are helping me tremendously. Thank you so much Chandi! Hugs.
kie wie: Thank you very much for your contribution to the world! I enjoy your videos and you seem like quite a nice person. = ^)
ArcticRae: I love making these and wanted to know how many I should cast on for the double Stockinette.
Sandra Gardner: You have a real special gift - thank you for taking your time to teach this old dog ( ok middle age dog ha ha ) new tricks .... I hope to find more of your teaching videos Blessings
Vanessa Cartwright: I love this video, and the project, but first I have to know what color you have on your nails! It looks so fresh and clean! I love it! What color/brand are you wearing?
Marcia Ham: I did it! Thanks.
Deborah A: Hey there Chandi, Deborah here. Guess what? ! ? I just knitted my granddaughter a cute little headband! ! Once again, THANK YOU! ! I can't believe that I'M knitting! ! I know it's just basic knitting, but the more I practice, the better I'll get ( fingers crossed ) Can you please tell me if I could decorate headbands. The only thing I know to make, is the pom pom, and I think that would look silly on a headband. I welcome any ideas, as long as it is very easy. Thank you so very much, again. :) :)
Suzanne Camp: You are the greatest teacher thanks
Bimmerbabe: I love the aesthetic of the vid. You comfy on the couch. Its different relaxing and overall satisfying
Anmar Salih: Watching you doing those things make me relax !
Afroze Hussain: Can we use normal needle to stitching ?
joanallen20: do you block your headband before you sew the ends together or after ?
Linda Goodwillie: This is beautiful! Is it possible you would be willing to do one in crochet please?
lazo Shafiq: thank you it helped alot
Gabriela Metodieva: Your videos are so clear. I would like to know if you will be able to make a video of how to knit a toy.
Pattie Mazzone: Thank you !
jinhua hu: love it,so sweet.
Umphorn Phatrapa: Thank you for demonstrations
Linda Beeler: Thank you. can I do this headband with a 10 0r 10 1/2 circular needle.
Merline Demonte: I like ur head band its is amazing.
Cute Mango: For some reason when I knit I have big gaps between my stitches. Your knitting looks perfect without any gaps. What can I do to solve this? Wrap it tighter?
redredwine1277: Thanks for sharing
nandhini kesavan: cute video.. i m a very basic knitter just know only to knit and purl and i was searching for a mini project for a long time I know this is prefect for me. what is the measurement for toddlers ?
Lunar Fang: I made this in two days and even tho it doesnt look neat im still really proud i made this :D
Karen Dcosta: Loved it thks for sharing
Aldi Pehar: You so clever your knitting help to my very much
Lulu Funtes: I am going to make this!
Katherine B.: your amazing but when i wanted to learn how to crochet i watched your video but i still don't know how too
Meme Meme: how do you get the measurements for crochet hats to fit your your head
Beth Clark-green: I love it and it helps me when I need it for school so that a big fantastic like love
Aaliyah Moreau: thanks for the video I am 13 and I just started 5 days ago and I am good keep making more ur the best#I am a knitter What What
Paige Stout: How many headbands can you make with one skein? I'm guessing two?
Therese Lawlor: Thank you
Rak Wraithraiser: how much yarn did you use?