Textured Stripes Ear Warmer/Headband – Bulky Weight
Gauge: 3.5 sts/in in Stockinette stitch
Technique: Fearless Knitter
Yarn Weight: Bulky (7 wpi)
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This unisex headband/ear warmer is great for skiers, joggers, or cyclists—anyone who is out in the elements on a crisp winter morning.
It can also be used to cover up roots or dirty hair! Something you may have more often than a ski ticket.
Good for knitters just learning to combine knit and purl stitches and read a simple chart. There are written directions for those who choose not to use a chart.
Pattern Details
- Sizes: One size
- Finished Measurements: 4 inches wide x 18 (20, 22) inches around unstretched. Fits a head 19 (21, 23) inches around.
- Yarn Weight: Bulky (7 wpi)
Materials
- Yarn: 60 yds (55 m) bulky weight yarn
- Needles: 1 pair straight needles,
- Needle size: US 9 - 5.5 mm or size required to get gauge (3.5 sts/in)
- Notions: Measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors
Gauge
- 3.5 sts/in in St st
Shown: Green earwarmer: 1 ball Malabrigo Chunky in Apple Green; Gray earwarmer: Polar Morn
Pattern Notes
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Update notes: I fixed the line "Wrong side (odd-numbered) rows" to read "Wrong side (even-numbered) rows"
Thank you for adding the chart. I think many come with “fear of charts” because they look so difficult. What a great opportunity to learn with simple project!
I always wondered what “work even” meant!
Love the layout! Very easy to read!!
What do wrong side rows mean…work even to last 2 sts??? Sorry, I am confused. Maybe if I had my knitting in front of me, or another cup of coffee.
This looks like just the thing for a cold morning.
Hi there, good question!
Wrong side rows are the even-numbered rows. They are the rows not shown on the chart. To do them, knit the knits and purl the purls. (That’s what “work even” means). Here’s a video showing how to do Work Even.
Remember to always knit the first and last 2 stitches on every row, because those are the garter-stitch border stitches.