Be sure to check out the other patterns in my Fall Into Autumn Collection 2:

• Favorite Cable Mitts
• Coziest Autumn Beanie

and don’t forget about the OG Fall Into Autumn Collection! :)

A few years ago, I designed a cable knit beanie pattern, the Favorite Cable Beanie, and it became an instant best-seller. I was thrilled that so many people loved my design, so I began thinking of other ways I could use the unique cable stitch pattern that I created. Lo and behold, the Favorite Cable Headband was born! It was originally designed for the most recent Our Maker Life book, and I’m finally getting around to having it available on Ravelry as well. It’s the perfect piece to wear as the weather transitions from cool end-of-summer days to chilly autumn nights. It would look amazing paired with your coziest flannel shirt and messy bun, but you can style it so many different ways!

The Favorite Cable Headband is a very quick project, featuring a squishy combination of thick and thin cables that are fun to look at and to knit! Worked in the worsted weight yarn of your choice, this piece is perfect for beginner knitters. I have included a helpful photo tutorial for those who may not have knit cables before, and it’s a small project so it won’t hurt too much if you have to rip it out and start over (that probably won’t happen; I believe in you!).

The yarn featured in this design is Three Irish Girls Springvale Worsted, a beautiful hand-dyed superwash merino from my local yarn shop, Stars Hollow Yarns. I recently got a job there on weekends, and I am having the time of my life! You can shop both in-store and online, so even if you aren’t local, you can still purchase the yarn used in the pattern (or choose from a variety of other high-quality worsted weight yarns). I was able to make both this headband and a pair of matching Favorite Cable Mitts with the same skein of yarn. :)

MATERIALS

• Approx 86 yds (79 m) of worsted weight (4) yarn. I used less than half of a skein of Three Irish Girls Springvale Worsted in “Brandy Alexander,” available at Stars Hollow Yarns.

• US size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles. You can use either straight needles or circulars.

• Common notions such as a cable needle, measuring tape, yarn needle, scissors, etc.

MEASUREMENTS

20” around (51 cm) x 3.5” (9 cm)wide after seaming
and gently wet blocking.

GAUGE

20 sts x 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

DISCLAIMER

You are more than welcome to sell anything you make using this pattern; I just ask that you credit me as the designer. You may not claim this pattern as your own, and you may not sell or distribute its contents in any form. If you have any questions, you can reach me by email at thechesapeakeneedle@gmail.com.

SHARING

I hope you enjoy this knitting pattern! Also, I’d love to see your work! Tag me in your photos on Instagram using @thechesapeakeneedle, #thechesapeakeneedle, and #FavoriteCableHeadband so that I can find you easily! I just might share your photos on my page. See you there!