Who says winter accessories can't be glam?
Strada is the finished pattern for the headband I designed and knitted for my cousin for Christmas. It's a quick project that could easily be done in one day or over the weekend, and (as I can personally attest) it makes an awesome gift!
The pattern is $4, and can be purchased by clicking the 'buy now' button below:
or you can check out the pattern on Ravelry here.
The details:This is a one-size-fits-most pattern, but it is easy to make it smaller or larger- just knit the bands a little longer or shorter, as needed. It's easy to hold it around your head while still on the needles to ensure a good fit. I knit this on two (4mm (US 6) dpns. The bow is knit flat, seamed, and sewn onto the headband with just a few stitches at each bow end to keep it attached.
Yarn: 1 skein of Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK weight (it will take approximately half a skein, so you can make two!) in 'Brick'
Needles: 4mm (US 6)
And of course, a tapestry needle and a button for the back closure.
You know, when my cousin first requested the headband, I was really dubious- I just couldn't imagine how a big bow could look... grown up. But the trick is proportion- the bow isn't too big and showy, and it's not too small and twee. Positioning it on the side gives this headband a lot more 1920s style, I think. My cousin was right- a headband with a bow IS awesome.
23 comments:
Yay! Bows totally can be adult appropriate and glam!
It looks super cute :-)
It's adorable! :)
Look how cute you are! Love the headband and the color is fabulous!
That is so pretty! I love the color :)
that's darling!
Adorable! Glad you put this out as a pattern.
Adorable! What a perfect color as well.
what a sweet, simple project. looks great!
It suits you, completely! And that red is luscious.
adorable !!
So cute!
it looks beautiful! that color looks so perfect for you too =)
Super cute!
I'm not typically a bow person but your new headband design is so sophisticated. Love the color choice, too.
Love it! The color is PERFECT. I think that helps make it look classy too. I may just need to make one of these...
I LOVE this! This is one of the very few knit headbands that doesn't make me want to stab myself with knitting needles! Lol the bow is perfect. I love it!! I need to start flat ironing my hair so I can wear headbands again :)
Very cute! It looks great on you!
Adorable! I think I want to try yours on. I want to be able to wear a headband, especially this one!
That is so cute!! I was just thinking today that I need a new headband, mayb this will be the one :)
Yup, definately the cutest :}
So.beautiful. Nothing more to add ;-)
Ok, this is seriously adorable. I'm totally late in commenting, but this went straight into my mental queue as soon as you posted it! I think it was Tanis who posted that it is such the perfect bow shape, and I totally agree!
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