now that fall is here + the weather is getting downright chilly, i’m back into the swing of knitting! year-round, i love hair accessories — headbands, scarves made into headwraps, pretty barrettes + clips — so, i wanted to try making a knitted hair accessory. after looking through tons of pictures online, i was inspired by this sold-out ASOS knotted headband. that’s the joy of knitting, though – something’s sold out? no big deal, just make it yourself!
in anticipation of this project, i bought some lovely new green yarn, but since this project involved stitches that i’d never tried before, i decided to make a practice version first, using rose-colored yarn that i already had. the practice version turned out wonderful, so i was even more excited to make the final version in green. + in the end, i could not be happier with the final result – i love it!
a quick note: if you’ve never knitted, don’t be intimidated. i taught myself to knit using only youtube videos as a guide ! it’s a lot easier than you’d think + has become one of my favorite relaxing hobbies. so if you’ve been wanting to attempt knitting, give it a try!
thanks to my husband for taking these pictures – i’m on the other side of the camera for a change!
knitted vintage-inspired knot headband
inspired by because she started knitting
materials
1 ball of medium-weight worsted yarn (i used red heart soft yarn in dark leaf)
size 6 knitting needlesdirections
provisional cast on 19 stitches
row 1: knit 2. then purl 1, knit 1 through the rest of the row
row 2: knit 1, knit 1 from the row below – repeat through the rest of the row
row 3: knit 1, purl 1 – repeat through the rest of the row
row 4: knit 2. then knit 1 from the row below, knit 1 – repeat through the rest of the rowrepeat this 4-row pattern until headband reaches the desired length (remember that you’re going to make a knot in it, so it’ll have to be a few inches longer than the circumference of your head). for me, this was 42 repeats of the 4-row pattern, or a length of about 25″.
knot the headband in the middle, + before proceeding, ensure that the length is correct.
once you have reached the desired length, kichener stitch the final row with the provisional cast-on row. weave it all ends.
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Thanks for the heads up about the video – I would love to learn to knit! I’m loving this headband too!
What a cute new accessory – great job!!
you look beautiful! Ever thought of making these and selling them on Etsy? Love your hair, btw:)
you are so sweet, steph – thank you! i’ve contemplated making a bunch + putting ’em on etsy – i’m just not sure how much of a demand there would be for them, you know? if it looks like there’s an interest, i’ll gladly do that!
So cute! I wish I had more time to do crafty things.
that’s definitely one of the perks of working from home – i can knit while i’m on conference calls or listening to online trainings. ha!
You are so beautiful Amy!! I love the headband. I’ve wanted to learn to knit forever, but haven’t set aside the time to make it happen yet…
you should give knitting a try, tracey! you’re already so creative both in the kitchen + behind a camera that i have no doubt you’d be a natural at knitting, too. =) and thank you for your kind words!
If I knew how to knit more than a straight line (lots of scarves, but that’s about it), I would totally make this. So cute
knitting is so far outside the realm of my talents but i give you major props for making such beautiful things! and you’re a gorgeous model too
I absolutely love this it looks so awesome
Multi talented my friend!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Girl, come on. Now you’re just making the rest of us look bad. 😉 Stop being so darn talented!
So pretty! I’ve never even thought about knitting. It just seems like it would take forever to get something finished. How long does something like this take? And love how it matches your eyes.
thank you! and it didn’t take long at all – i’d say about 4-5 hours total, but i stretched mine out over about 10 days, doing 30 minutes or so per evening. you get in a groove, so you can do it while you watch tv or a movie, which i love. =)
You look so cute. You make a great model.
This is awesome! I have always wanted to learn how to knit and this is just the inspiration I needed. Thanks.
that’s fantastic, nicole – if you ever need any knitting help or tips, just let me know!
Love! Could this get anymore adorable? I am already starting to make/buy Christmas presents and this will have to be on the list. Thank you for sharing. As always, your blog makes me smile from ear to ear!
YES! I am so glad you posted this! My grandmother taught me how to knit several years ago, but I’ve never actually made anything.
The green color looks fantastic against your skintone/hair color! So beautiful!
Thanks, Megan! My grandmother was a wonderful knitter, too – she may have taught me a looong time ago, but it’s been 18+ years since she passed away so i honestly don’t remember. I do use her vintage knitting needles on all of my projects + her old yarn on many of them, which makes me so happy!
I’ve never been a knitting person, but I’ve always longed to needlepoint. My sister does and she actually is making a quilt for us!
One of my friends does a ton of needlepointing – I’d love to learn it, too!
hello model!! you’re so gorgeous!! what a fun craft – i’m not crafty at all so i’d probably end up with a ball of yarn but if i could, i would make numerous colors!!
you are too kind, julie – thank you!
I’m with Julie on this – you are so gorgeous! And you’re totally inspiring me to knit again! It’s been ages since I’ve knitted (knat? knatted? – not sure what the past tense of knit is).
bahaha, I’m not sure what the past tense is … knitted? i prefer knatted, though. 😉
What a beautiful headband. No wonder you’re proud of it!
you are so talented, amy! the headband is just gorgeous!
Super cute! Those are great colors on you.
Yay for knitting!!
I am obsessed with this!! I’m a terrible knitter but I am sure as hell going to try to make this.
I bet you can make it – you really only need to know 3 stitches — knit, purl, + knit below. If I can help, let me know! I’m happy to just make one for you, too!
i was just telling someone last night that i thought people who knitted or crocheted or quilted or whatever were so awesome. i learned how to crochet once, but it was about 7 years ago & i’ve since forgotten. ha! this is beautiful!
Wow is all I can say … The headband is lovely but you’re gorgeous … Love how this matches your eyes
you are so kind, CJ – thank you!
Dear Amy, What a nice headband for the cool weather. It is both stylish and keeps you warm. Blessings dear. Catherine xo
That color green looks so pretty on you!!! I don’t know if I could pulloff the headband as well as you;-)
Eek, Amy! You are so crazy adorable!
What a lovely headband. Now if i tried knitting it would not be quite so nice. I just don’t seem to have crafting skills.
That is a great idea about you tube! I do want to learn to knit! Love the Headband! You look adorable!
I saw this picture on Pinterest before reading the blog post. My first reaction was, “Wow, I’d totally buy that on etsy.” I’ve been starting and stopping with crocheting for a while now, so I’m now inspired to pick it back up. A former co-worker taught herself to knit via YouTube too, so now I’m doubly inspired knowing that is how you learned too.
I’m so glad this inspired you to pick crocheting back up! can’t wait to hear about what you make. =)
OMG Amy, are you a model? Because that is what you should be doing! Along with blogging of course. You are gorgeous. I could never pull off that adorable knot headband!!!!
you are so sweet, sally! i was lucky enough to do a teeny bit of modeling a bunch of years ago – maybe i’ll share the pics on here someday! =)
Are there any instructions on how to tie the knot so it looks that adorable and not tied like just… a knot?
Hey Jamie! I promise, the knot comes out looking cute even if you just tie it regularly. I tied it loose to start, then tightened it up once I was sure i liked the placement + shape of it. Hope this turns out great for you if you try it!
I can’t wait to make this. I love the look. My daughter has a ton of hair and this will be great for her.
I taught myself how to knit on You Tube, too! I have made all kinds of stuff and have even had people ask me if they could purchase them. I was shocked!
Thanks for posting the pattern. Btw, gorgeous pictures of you, too. They look professional.
You are so sweet, Jennifer – thank you! =) And kudos for teaching yourself to knit via Youtube, too – isn’t it amazing how much you can learn from just watching videos? Hope this turns out great for you + your daughter!
I love the knotted headband. For some reason I dont really dont know exactly where to put my needle when it says knit into the stitch below. Can you explain? Joy
Hi Joy, it’s hard to explain exactly where to knit when you ‘knit into the stitch below’ – pictures or a video make it easier to understand. This is the video I watched to teach myself that stitch – hope it helps you, too! =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0CBczqZerw
Hi, thanks for sharing your lovely pics and knitting pattern. However, I have NO IDEA on how to “knit from below”, nor do I know what a Kirchener stitch is?! Can you explain? Thanks! Happy Autumn, Happy Knitting! **( Being a teacher…I cannot ignore…The past tense is knitted…but as you wrote, I LOVE “Knatted”! LOL! )
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