Knitted winter headbands offer a warm and snug style that will keep you close to the warmth of your home. As we move into the winter months it only makes sense to begin thinking about additional accessories; hats, gloves, and scarves are but a few items that should be part of your collection to battle the chilly changing season.
A knitted winter headband is another accessory to include on your winter wardrobe list this coming January. The first step in how to knit a headband is learning how to pick a good pattern. The following paragraphs detail some of the many patterns available for beginners and expert knitters alike.
Many people use their own interpretation of a knitted winter headband.
For those who are unfamiliar with how to knit a headband, the process simply means that one thread is pulled through the eye and around the head to create a loop; the headband is then knitted around the next stitch.
In order to ensure that the end product is a tight and comfortable fit, finishing thread will be added to ensure that the loop from the headband goes all the way around to the ears. There are several different styles of headbands that can be knitted; these include:
Many variations of these knitted headbands can be found online.
These patterns are often used as a basis when creating personalized ear warmer kits. They can be found free of charge or for a fee. For the most part the finished products are fairly simple, although a person who has no experience with knitting may want to purchase a pattern kit that has been created by an experienced knitter.
For those that are relatively new to the world of knitting and have yet to learn how to knit a headband there are many places that teach these skills; some local colleges offer classes in knitting and crafting as well as offering professional-level instruction through video tutorials.
Knitted ear warmers that are knitted directly around the head are usually referred to as a “stovepipe” headband.
Although this may seem like a strange name for the knitted headband it is actually quite common. They are typically worn during the day and simply loosen around the ears before being taken off for sleeping.
In some cases they are left on overnight and then taken off at dawn. For many people they are a great way to keep their head warm and out of the wind while enjoying a soothing bath or shower.
Knitted headbands come in a variety of colors and styles.
Most are quite plain, but there are also some that are patterned or adorned with beads and tassels. They can be made with any type of fabric and thread; cotton, silk, nylon, or other strong synthetic fibers.
In addition, many of them are decorated with lace, buttons, rhinestones, pearls, crystals, and more. Some of these come in vibrant and eye-catching colors and others feature more subdued and elegant colors. These headbands can be found with almost any type of design or pattern that you can imagine.
When it comes to the price of a knitted winter headband there are really two different ways to look at it.
The cheaper versions are usually made of less quality material than the more expensive ones. They are often made from a blend of synthetic fibers, which may not be as durable as the woolen or cotton varieties, but they will hold up well in most settings.
In addition, many of these less expensive knitted headbands are machine washable making them very easy to maintain. However, if you want the most durable knitted headband on the market then you should expect to pay a little more for it.