Fall and winter present a problem for the ladies: we love a warm head and ears, but we don’t want to mess up these well-groomed locks. American college campuses are the natural habitat for one solution: knitted headbands. Sorority sisters and Rastafarians alike (yes, I had dread locks for a decade!) can get behind the warm, chunky headband.
But ladies, must we wear a huge crocheted flower on our noggins?
Cute, but so two-thousand-and-late: Winter Earwarmer Flower Headband by Penny Mae Designs, $20.
Do we really need to look like everyone else?
The Bronies are coming for the most famous headband on Pinterest: Cable Knit Headband Ear Warmer by Three Bird Nest, $28
I mean, you’ve been to Europe. You want something rad like this
Knitted Turban on asos.com.
but not quite this.
Bella Knit Headband with Fox Earmuffs in Taupe/Grey by Eugenia Kim, $187.
More like this
Farah Headband by rag & bone, $150.
and this.
Heather Headband by Club Monaco, $60.
People always ask what I’m working on. This is it. The quest for a better headband for 2012-13, in trendy colors like espresso brown and metallics.
Copper Brown Knit Headband in Organic Cotton by Knits for LifeSapphire Blue Knit Headband in Organic Cotton by Knits for LifeSapphire Blue Knit Headband by Knits for Life
I love to post my works in progress and inspiration on Instagram, so follow me to see all my current projects (@knitsforlife).
I finished off the Infinity Turban Headband on last week’s road trip along the California coast. Follow @KnitsForLife on Instagram where I post shots of my process.Follow @KnitsForLife on Instagram for shots of my process, like this study in knit climbing knots for upcoming cowl and headband designs.
Cast on an inspiring pattern like the ones below and play along!
Parisian Twist Headband Ear Warmer Knitting Pattern by McLaughlin Designs, $5.Knotted Headband Crochet Pattern by Stephanie Jessica Lau, free.
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