Headband/hat hybrid for keeping dreads under control *now with vague pattern!*

[emkay]

I am still a slow knitter so I whipped this up just to practice.  It's nothing but stockinette and 2x2 and 1x1 rib, seamed together up the back because I didn't have any circulars small enough.  And it does an AWESOME job of holding them back, I hula hooped and partied until 4 a.m. and it didn't even try to slip off!

ACTION SHOT!


I cast on 60 stitches, I'm not sure what yarn this is but it's a wool/acrylic blend, sort of on the chunky side. 
I did 4 rows of k1,p1 (duh, can't think of the name of the stitch...) to keep it from rolling
About 15 rows of stockinette
*About 6 rows of 2x2 rib
4 rows of stockinette, and decrease by 2 sts at each end on the first row
repeat from *
About 15 rows of 1x1 rib, bind off

Very basic, but I like the blocky pattern it makes when stretched over my head.  The one complication is that the bind-off is a little tight so it's hard to put the dreads through.  How can I make the bind-off row as elastic as the last row of ribbing?  I thought that binding off in pattern would help but it really didn't.

[BadWolf]

Haha, that's awesome. almost wish I had dreads so I could wear one of those. Job well done!

Rock the hula.

[theboythatspins]

Such a smart Idea, really cool! I must make one, even though I don't have real dreadies but I do have synthetic extensions Your rockin both the hula and this "hat-band" lol? awesome Job.

-brandonlicious

[irish_chicky]

o my, this is what I have been looking for! How could you crochet this? I dont like to knot  it takes to long and I get bored, so crocheting is my thing. would I just kinda make a tube? very cute.

[eatmoreplants]

Ohhhh looks comfy! I think my dreads need one for winter!!!!!!!! thanks for sharing

[soozeq]

For a looser BO, use needles a size or two larger, and BO in the rib pattern.

[crocodisle]

Oh, that's a good idea. And cute, too.

[bronxie]

This is cool for anyone who wears ponytails all the time. I'll be making one for sure Thanks for the patt.

[emkay]

That's true, too.  If you don't have dreads you probably want to make it a little more narrow.  The hard part is getting it on- I might make the next one lace up!  If anyone else has made one yet I'd love to see it.

[bronxie]

I decided to make mine in the same color so it would match a lot of my knitted winter accesories (none of my hats and scarves match)



Great pattern. Thanks for sharing.  If you're not on ravelry I can put it on there for you if you want. Just let me know.

[outofthequestion]

Oh how cute, I wish I knew how to knit!!

[EliGle]

Very cool! I don't have dreads, but I do have 'spacious' hair and need an alternative to ponytail holders. I'll give this pattern a whirl Thanks for the pattern!

[emkay]

What's ravelry?

[EliGle]

Ravelry is a website specifically designed for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. It helps keeps track of stashes and projects and it s great way to check out other designs/patterns and is addictive as all get out.

[-Cougar1]

what size needles did you use?

[pentalia]

I've gotta try this!  What a wonderful idea... and a great way to keep my ears warm and my masses of hair out of the way when I'm working outside in cool weather.  Thanks for posting it!!!

[goingtomontreal]

It looks sooooo good! I miss my dreads so much! I actually learned to knit and crochet so I could make stuff for them... and now that they are gone...well....my knitting and crocheting output is quite lessened. Boo.
but yours are gorgeous!!

[emkay]

Man, I have no idea what size needles I used, but the gauge is about 4 stitches per inch.

[creepyhugger]

very cute!  btw, a nice loose bind off to try is elizabeth zimmerman's sewn bind off.  basically, you leave a long tail, thread it on a darning needle, then go two stiches forward, one stitch back, and repeat.