Thick Fluffy Knitted Hairband

This free knitting pattern for a fluffy hairband is simple to make and the perfect project for anyone new to knitting.  This hair band is currently sized to fit an average lady (48 cm or 19 inches in length).  However for the perfect fit measure the circumference of the head before starting and adjust the length accordingly.


Requirements:

1 pair of 4.0mm Needles
1 x 25g Eyelash Type Knitting Yarn (This project used Wendy Shimmer)
40cm (16 inches) 0.5cm width Dress Elastic

Pattern:Print

Abbreviations.
 Abbreviation
   
 Meaning
     
sts      Stitches      

To make:
Using 4.0mm needles,  cast on 10 stitches
Work in Garter Stitch until work measures 32cm (14 inches) long.
Cast Off.

To make Up:

Sew in any loose ends.   Attach 2 x 16cm (7 inches) of elastic to the the bottom corners of one side of the hairband.  Cross the elastic at back of the hairband and attach the other end of the elastic to the opposite corners of the headband.


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