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How to knit a head band with a cable mid front.

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a head band with a cable mid front. We have already cast on an x number of stitches and we knit 2, purl 2 (=rib) with 1 edge stich in each side in garter stitch (= Knit the stitch from both the right and wrong side). Work until stated measurement in the pattern, divide the piece in the middle. Work rib as before with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in each side (until stated measurement in the pattern). Then work the second half in the same way. Place the stitches from the first half back on the needle, but change places with the second half so that the two halves are plaited mid front. Continue with rib and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in each side until stated measurement. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl.

Sew the head band together mid back, sewing each and every stitch on the cast-off-edge together with each and every stitch on the cast-on-edge. Make sure that the seam is not tight. Cut and fasten the strand.

We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with a cable like this by clicking on the picture below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 204-43

DROPS 204-43
DROPS 192-1

DROPS 192-1
DROPS 195-2

DROPS 195-2
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Video #1336, listed in: Learn to knit, Texture Knitting, How to knit cables, Accessories, Knitting patterns, Headband

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Country flag Susan Gram wrote:

I am knitting the Lavender Lace headband and find the cable twist is very tight. Then I saw this technique and realized that this way will be more comfortable with the same effect. Why the difference between the two patterns?

09.02.2022 - 15:53

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Gram, this might be a designer choice, you can either cable all stitches as explained in the pattern or then work some rows on each half before twisting the stitches as in the video. Happy knitting!

09.02.2022 - 16:19

Country flag Marion Bas wrote:

Hoeveel stekten worden er opgezet en welke naalddikte? . Erg leuk dit patroon!

10.01.2022 - 23:36

DROPS Design :

Dag Marion,

Onderaan de video zie je een aantal patronen staan waarbij deze techniek gebruikt wordt. Als je op de afbeelding van het patroon klikt, dan krijg je de beschrijving waarin al deze details vermeld zijn.

16.01.2022 - 14:52

Country flag Maya Noel wrote:

Merci pour ce tutorial, quelle bonne idée pour des cadeaux pour ma fille, belles filles et petites filles. La vidéo est très bonne et facile à suivre, encore une fois, merci.

08.09.2021 - 08:44

Country flag Marit Ziegler wrote:

Hei, det var en veldig fin video, klinkende klart hva man skal gjøre.Takk, men lurte på hvilken str på pinnen du har brukt på dette eksemplet? Takk for svar.

25.01.2021 - 11:35

DROPS Design :

Hei Marit. Takk for fin tilbakemelding :) Tipper det er brukt pinne 8 eller 9 i denne videoen. mvh DROPS design

25.01.2021 - 12:50

Country flag !!!!! wrote:

Hittade mönstret nu, så glöm min fråga!

18.01.2021 - 11:03

DROPS Design :

Hei. Så bra du fant det. mvh DROPS design

25.01.2021 - 09:35

Country flag !!!!!! wrote:

Är det meningen att det inte ska vara något ljud i videon? Sedan undrar jag också hur mycket garn som går åt om man har ungefär lika tjockt garn som hen i videon, samt vilken stickstorlek som använts?

18.01.2021 - 11:01

DROPS Design :

Hei. Nei, vi har ingen lyd på våre videoer. Så bra du fant oppskriften, lykke til med pannebåndet. mvh DROPS design

25.01.2021 - 09:30

Country flag Jocelyne YARD wrote:

Qu'elle est la grosseur des aiguilles s'il vous plaît ?Merci

05.01.2021 - 22:58

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Yard, vous trouverez les explications de ce modèle (y compris la laine nécessaire et l'échantillon) ici sous le nom Weekender. Bon tricot!

06.01.2021 - 08:25

Country flag Mia wrote:

Jag håller med någon som skrev innan mig, att det är väldigt tight. Eller, det är inte ens tight, det saknas ca 5cm för att jag ens ska kunna få på mig det. Jag har stickat helt enligt instruktion. Hela arbetet ska ju mäta ca 47cm enligt vad jag ser i videon, och jag tänkte redan innan att det verkar väldigt litet då mitt huvudomfång är ca 57cm så jag anade att det inte skulle passa. Däremot satt det perfekt på min systerdotter som är 6 år.

21.09.2020 - 20:07

Country flag Sigrid wrote:

Hei! Etter jeg har delt flette , og skal begynne å strikke alt på en pinne igjen, går det ikke opp med 2r og v. Blir plutselig fire v på midten. Hva gjør jeg her?

10.09.2020 - 20:48

Country flag Louise Wyatt wrote:

Thank you, I had no problem following your video and really like the way you finished the band, something I always have trouble with and hide with a buckle. Learnt a different way to knit a twist.

08.07.2020 - 22:33

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