Hand knitting a twisted headband or ear warmer -

The twisted headband seems popular these years, either with a sewing or knitting version. The twist is created by a certain way of folding before sewing up. Here we are going to hand knit a basic twisted headband or ear warmer. Watch the video tutorial or read on for the photo tutorial.

Watch the twisted headband/ear warmer on Creative Tien YouTube channel

How to knit the twisted headband

We are using the worsted weight yarn (medium), and matching needle size (around 5 mm). It is a good idea to knit a swatch first to see if you like the tension.

We are going to knit back and forth to create a rectangle, so a circular knitting needle is optional.

Cast on: 17 Stitches. (Long tail cast on is fine).

This creates about 3.5 inches wide rectangle. Adjust the stitch numbers if you like.

The design here is to have a seed stitch section on the first and last 5 stitches, and a plain stockinette stitch in the center.

Other alternatives include the 1 by 1 ribbing for the first and last 5 stitches, or cable stitches in the center.

Here are 2-row repeats:

The first row: Knit, Purl, Knit, Purl, Knit, Knit 7 (front center section), Knit, Purl, Knit, Purl, Knit.

The second row: Knit, Purl, Knit, Purl, Knit, Purl 7 (back of the center section), Knit, Purl, Knit, Purl, Knit.

Repeat these 2 rows until about 19-20 inches for the average adult, or less for kids.

Bind off, and leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

You can place stitch markers between the 5 side stitches and the center stitches. Or just count the stitches.

My width is about 3.5 inches. Fewer stitches if you want a less wide headband.

The center plain stitch can be a little curly. You can use a steam iron to flatten a little.

The knitting part is done. It is basically a long rectangle and edges so it will not curl.

The Fold

Fold the piece lengthwise, and leave the wrong side out (facing you).

Pick up the 2 ends. It looks like 2 Cs.

Place the 2 Cs like the picture below. Use yarn tail to sew close the top.

Remember to sew through all 4 layers.

Secure the yarn end and cut off extras. The sewing line will be hidden after it is done. So don’t worry if it is not very neat.

After sewing, just open up the fold and turn the piece inside out. See the twist formed.

All done. Time to try on.

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