Free knitting patterns for headbands and earwarmers knit with cables. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/22/24
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Free Patterns
Celtica Headband
Headband with celtic cable knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Agata Coltraro. Available in English and Italian
Across the Border Headband
Headband knit flat with a cable that meanders over a background of antler cables. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Helen Cosgrove-Davies
Sand Cable Headband
Cabled headband, knitted flat in a 10 row repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nadia Elgawarsha.
Twisted Twigs Headband
Easy headband knit flat with I-cord edges and a combination of cables divided by purl stitches. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Anne Bjørke.
Wishbone Headband
A cable and seed stitch texture bordered with cables is knit flat into a headband. DK weight yarn. Designed by Susann Hummel. Pictured project by sarahpurpleflowers and designer
8 Row Headband
Wide headwrap knit flat with an 8 row repeat cable and lace pattern and seamed. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Cabled Headband in Plymouth Baby Alpaca DK - F317.
Concave Convex Headband
A diamond lattice cable runs over a diamond lace in this headband knit flat. Sport weight yarn. Designed by D AN.
Medallion Headband
Cabled headband knit flat and seamed. Uses less than one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gabrielle Vézina.
More Free Patterns
Chunky Antler Headband
Headband knit flat with a 6 row repeat antler cable. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sara Rosado.
Primo Headband
Cabled headband with a twist in front. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Peček
Hugs and Kisses Headband
Earwarmer knit flat with XOXO hugs and kisses cable. Worsted weight yarn. Valentine Headband designed by KnitQ
Braided Cabled Ear Warmer
Easy cable headband knit flat with an 8 row repeat. Uses less than one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jessika Kalwei
Favorite Cable Headband
Cable earwarmer knit flat. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lindsey Faciane
Crisscross Headband
Lattice cable headband knit flat and then wrapped around plastic headband. Uses one skein of Sport weight yarn. Designed by K J Hay
Roundtop Headband
Cabled headband knit flat with an intricate braided cable and ribbed border for a snug fit. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Corrine Walcher. May only be free for a limited time.
Cable Braids Headband
Cabled headband easily customized to make wider or thinner. Designed by Hana Paimen. Uses 164 - 219 yards (150 - 200 m) of Fingering weight yarn.
Heart Cable Headband
One skein earwarmer knit with cable hearts framed with rope cables. Uses one skein 50g of DK weight yarn. Designed by JaJa Yarn. Pictured project by Katcunning
Patterns for Purchase
Celtic Cable Headband
Cable headband with a braidd cable design. Worsted weight yarn. KP496 designed by KnittyHattie
Braided Cable Headband
Cable headband knit flat. Both charts and written instructions are provided. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Laurel Taylor
Golden Glow Headband
Diamond lattice cable headband knit flat. Both charts and written instructions are provided for the stitch pattern. The photo tutorial for cables is included. Sport weight yarn. Designed by WhiteBearKnitwear
Winding Trail Headband
Fun easy cable knit headband knit flat with a stockinette cable that winds along garter stitch with a wavy edge. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Linda Courtney
Rugged Trail Headbands
Headbands in two variations, with chevron textures and cables inspired by trails. The cable designs are both charted and written out. 4 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Linda Courtney
Triple Crowner Headband
This cable knitted headband pattern has a unique triple cable crossing , and its handsome good looks work equally well as a cable headband for both men and women. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Linda Courtney
Back Roads Headband
This cabled headband features a lovely textural pattern of curving stockinette stitch paired with garter stitch ridges and slip-stitch crosses. Designed by Melissa Burke
