I wrote this pattern keeping the spring season in mind, while the seed-stitched borders are a similitude to the flower buds and the middle pattern is similar to leaves springing out of branches.
This is a great pattern for lace knitting beginners and to practice lace stitches.
It is a beginner-friendly pattern and you need less than a 100g skein of yarn to make this! It is one of those quick knits so can make a lovely last-minute #knitgift for your loved one!
This is a 12-row repeat pattern with a seed stitch border on both sides and a leaf pattern in the middle.
You can find the free written pattern below.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner/Easy
Materials required
- 6 mm knitting needles
- 100g chunky weight yarn – I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (Pistachio Green) – 100% acrylic
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Abbreviations
| K | Knit |
| P | Purl |
| yo | Yarn over |
| sl2 | Slip 2 stitches knit-wise |
| p2sso | Pass 2 slipped stitches over the needle |
Instructions
- Cast on 22 stitches using the longtail cast-on method
- Row 1 (Right Side): K1, P1, K10, yo, K1, yo, K3, sl2, K1, p2sso, K1, P1, K1
- Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: K1, P1, K1, purl all stitches until the last 3 stitches remain, K1, P1, K1
- Row 3: K1, P1, K11, yo, K1, yo, K2, sl2, K1, p2sso, K1, P1, K1
- Row 5: K1, P1, K1, K3tog, K4, yo, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, yo, K1, sl2, K1, p2sso, K1, P1, K1
- Row 7: K1, P1, K1, K3tog, K3, yo, K1, yo, K10, P1, K1
- Row 9: K1, P1, K1, K3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K11, P1, K1
- Row 11: K1, P1, K1, K3tog, K1, yo, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, yo, K4, sl2, K1, p2sso, K1, P1, K1
- Repeat Rows 1-12 either 8 more times or when the headband reaches 18” in length. You can also measure along your head and stop when you feel it fits just right!
- Bind off and seam up the two ends to finish!
Pattern Notes
- sl2 is NOT sl2tog: Do not slip 2 stitches together. Instead, slip 1 stitch, then slip the next stitch.
- p2sso: Use the tip of the left-hand needle to pass the two slipped stitches over the right-hand needle.
I would love to see your makes – please share your ‘Branching into Spring Headband/Ear warmer’ on Instagram by tagging me @knitcraftcouk.
For any queries, please email me at knitcraftco@gmail.com.
Happy Knitting 😊
KnitCraftCo. UK 
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