Moss Stitch Hairband

This free knitting pattern for a moss stitch textured 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 Double Knitting Yarn

Pattern:Print

Abbreviations.
 Abbreviation
   
 Meaning
     
sts      Stitches      
[  ]
    All details enclosed in [ ] should be repeated as specified
     
    Knit (number after it refers to how many stitches to knit)
     
P
    Purl (number after it refers to how many stitches to purl)
     

To make:
Using 4.0mm needles and main colour,  cast on 7 stitches
Row 1:  [K1, P1] repeat to last stitch, K1
Row 2:  [K1, P1] repeat to last stitch, K1
Repeat these two rows form pattern, continue working these two rows until work measures 48cm (19 inches) long.
Cast Off in pattern.

To make Up:

Stitch the short ends of the band together.   Sew in any loose ends. 


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