9 Free Headband Knitting Patterns
It’s getting cold outside. You want your ears to be warm but you also want to look cute.
Try a headband! I’ve rounded up the best headband patterns from across the web and they are all free patterns.
This collection includes easy and simple headbands that are suitable for beginners as well as projects that are a bit more challenging including cables and Fair Isle.
Some headbands are knitted in-the-round on circular needles while others are knit back and forth on straight needles.
You’ll find ear warmers using a variety of weights from double knit to bulky yarns.
Knit a Headband: 9 Free Patterns
#1. Fresia Headband Free Knitting Pattern
Whip up cute headband knitting patterns with just one ball of Berroco Coco! Add a twist, or don’t—the choice is yours!
Get Berroco Coco Yarn for this project
#2. Hot Mess Headband Free Knitting Pattern
Is your hair a mess? Not anymore! The Hot Mess Headband is here to save you and your hair from a bad day. Add this cute little accessory to any outfit for a touch of color and cute. The Hot Mess Headband will keep your ears warm and make you the snappiest girl on the street. One skein project!
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Heather Walpole
Get Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Yarn for this project
#3. Easy Headband (Ear Warmers) Free Knitting Pattern
Very easy rib-knit headband (ear warmers) to use on walks or bike rides. Just add or subtract 4 stitches to make smaller or larger headband. Headband is knitted in the round and suitable for men or women.
Designed by Laura’s Knits
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn for this project
#4. Leopard Print Headband Free Knitting Pattern
Worked in two-color stranded knitting, the fierce look of this headband is complete with duplicate stitches in a third color, making the piece really leopard-like.
Get KnitPicks Stroll Yarn for this project
#5. Horseshoe Cabled Headband Free Knitting Pattern
A traditional horseshoe cable provide the perfect texture for this cozy headband wrap with 2-button closure. Uses bulky weight yarn.
Designed by Sarah Gettel
Get Knit Picks Wonderfluff Yarn for this project
#6. Stranded Colorwork Headband Free Knitting Pattern
Knitting perfectly neat stranded colorwork is a skill that requires a bit of practice. This is the perfect small project for working on your technique as it’s relatively fast to make. The colorwork chart eases you in with two colors in each round and then steps things up with three colors in each round. When you’re all done, you’ll have a cheerful headband to keep your ears warm on a winter day. Uses sport weight yarn.
Designed by Andi Satterlund
Get Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport Yarn for this project
#7. Vanessa Headband Free Knitting Pattern
The Vanessa headband is very cozy for those cold winter days when you need some protection for your head and ears. If you wish, you can also wear your Vanessa headband as a cowl. Very versatile little knitted piece! Includes instructions to make a narrow or wide version. Uses bulky weight yarn.
Designed by Nancy Ricci
Get Knit Picks Swish Bulky Yarn for this project
#8. Headband with a Twist Free Knitting Pattern
The headband is knit back and forth in the English rib, which is very warm and comfortable to wear. It has a twist in the middle - not only this looks classy, but it’s also a clever way to hide the seam. Uses DK weight yarn.
Designed by Mirella Moments
Get Knit Picks Capra DK Yarn for this project
#9. Moss Stitch Bow Headband Free Knitting Pattern
Here’s what, designer, Stefanie Fail has to say about her project. “After seeing a crochet version of this little headband, I created a knit version and used moss stitch to give it a bit of texture. I originally created the headband, but the bow can be used in many ways. Necklaces, bowties, etc….”
It would even be cute on a dog collar!
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn for this project
