Grandmother’s Pattern Book

March 9, 2009

Knit Garter Stitch or Rib Stitch Headband

Filed under: Knitting - accessories — Tags: — Grandmother Wren @ 2:14 pm

Materials Needed
COATS & CLARK RED HEART® Classic 4 Ply Knit and Crochet Yarn,
1 ounce of any color will make both Headbands.
Knitting Needles, 1 pair No.8

GAUGE:
Garter Stitch-
4 sts = 1 inch;
9 rows or 4 1/2 ridges (not stretched) = 1 inch.

Ribbed Stitch-
5 sts (not stretched) = 1 inch;
13 rows = 2 inches.

GARTER STITCH BAND
Cast on 10 stitches.
Row I: Knit.
Repeat this row until total length is 16 inches (not stretched).
Bind off. Sew short edges together.

RIB STITCH BAND
Cast on 80 stitches.
Row I: * K 1, p 1. Repeat from * across.
Repeat this row until total length is 2 inches.
Bind off in ribbing. Sew short edges together.

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  1. [...] Today’s Post on Grandmother’s Patternbook – Knit a Garter Stitch or Rib Stitch Headband [...]

    Pingback by The Simple Woman’s Daybook for Monday, March 9 | Grandmother Wren — March 10, 2009 @ 1:58 am

  2. HI..
    THE NEW LOOK IS VERY NICE.But I really liked the old look too :)

    Comment by Swapna — March 10, 2009 @ 9:04 am

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