I found this wonderful pattern on Mirella Moments and fell in love with the stitch. This pattern uses an English Rib Stitch which can be knitted in various ways and is sometimes called Fisherman’s Rib Stitch or Brioche Stitch… Depending on how it’s knitted. This pattern is a true English Rib Stitch and uses Yarn Overs and K2Togs to accomplish.
I wanted a chunkier oversized version, so I modified it to suit my needs. I loved it so much I made a few headbands in different sizes (Oversized Adult, Slim Adult, and Baby) and also a scarf and hat for Christmas Presents!
Materials:
Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted in Peony, Color #ED100-32, 100% Acrylic
Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted in Orchid, Color #ED100-20, 100% Acrylic
Or Any Worsted Weight (Medium Weight 4) Yarn, Approx. 80 yards/70 meters
Jumbo Tapestry Needle
Needle: US Size 7 [4.50mm] Straight or Circular Needles
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 5″ Wide x 20″ Long
Pattern:
Pattern requires a multiple of 3 sts, 30 sts x 80 rows
Pattern available for sale on My Etsy!
Alternate Sizes:
Slimmer Headband – US Size 6 [4.00mm] Needles, 24 sts x 80 rows, Finished Size 5″x18″
Baby Headband – US Size 6 [4.00mm] Needles, 15 sts x 55 rows, Finished Size 4″x14″
Notes:
Ribbing is worked without the edge stitches and it did give a wonderful clean finished looking selvedge.
This is a great project for those partial balls of yarn that may be lying around!
I loved the Deborah Norville Soft Worsted Yarn
Original Pattern Dimensions:
DK Weight Yarn / 3.50mm US Size 4 Needles, 16″ or 24″ Circular Needles
Original pattern called for 19.5″ rows.
Head Circumference: 56-58cm (22″-22.5″)
Finished Measurements: 23.5-11.5cm (9.2-4.5″)
