The Poppyseed Headband was one of three designs I created for Stitch Up Chicago 2025! This simple knitted headband or ear warmer features a variation of the seed stitch for amazing texture that’s beginner-friendly. Now I get to share it with everyone - stitch your own quick and easy headband with the knit pattern below!
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Made in Caron Simply Me
To create the Poppyseed Twist Headband, I used Caron Simply Me, which is a bulky weight yarn with 18% wool and lots of warmth. Using only about 50 yards of yarn, you can make several items from one skein, or do some stash busting. This pattern is perfect for craft fairs and stitching ahead of time - small and portable!
Featuring beautiful texture created with simple stitches, this headband has just the right amount of stretch and squish to keep you comfy and cute all year long! It probably looks familiar - the Blueberry Twist Headband is the crochet version, designed for the same event! I'm an intermediate knitter, so this is definitely a beginner-friendly pattern!
Make it in ANY Size!
This headband can be made to any size, and the fabric is indeed very stretchy. It's easy to just wrap it around where you want to wear it and see when the size is just right for you! If you don't have the head you're knitting for handy, there are some measurements included in the written pattern below.
Whether you're whipping one up for yourself, making last-minute gifts, or stocking your craft fair booth, the Poppyseed Twist Headband pattern is a go-to you'll come back to again and again.
Grab your needles, yarn, and stitch your way to effortless style!
Poppyseed Twist Headband
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8.0 mm knitting needles
50 yds Caron Simply Me (5 - Bulky; 62% Acrylic, 20% Nylon, 18% Wool; 7 oz/200g/246yd/225m)
Colorway Shown: Midnight Blue
Gauge: 13 sts x 20 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm in main st pattern
Size: 4" wide, adjustable fit (see pattern below)
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Poppyseed Twist Headband Instructions
Cast on 15 sts using your favorite method.
Row 1: Sl the first st knitwise, k each rem st to end of row.
Row 2: Sl the first st knitwise, *P1, K1; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 2 until headband measures 16" (child), 17” (teen/small adult), 18” (medium adult), or 19” (large adult) long.
Last Row: Bind off using your favorite method. Break yarn leaving a 12” tail.
Finishing: Lay the piece flat and fold both ends toward the middle (Row 1 and last row). Create a ( shape with the left end, and a ) shape with the right end. Sandwich these ends together like this:
Using the 12” tail and a yarn needle, sew through all four layers to secure. Weave in ends, and turn right side out.
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