It is an established fact that every knit/crochet vendor at a craft fair has their own version of a “twist” headband where there’s a criss-cross in front. I know that might make it feel like we don’t need yet another pattern out there, but hear me out, Mollie is an awesome designer, and you don’t want to miss out on this beauty. Besides, it’s Canada. You can always use more headbands.

• 1/3 skein of Loops and Threads Snuggly Wuggly – a DK (3) weight yarn (colour: White)
• Size 6 (4.00mm) knitting needles (I used Knitter’s Pride 60cm circulars)

Pattern by Mollie at White Owl Crochet Co.

This project worked in the round with the wrong side facing out, and I thought that was so clever! It made for an exciting reveal when I flipped the the tube inside out and saw the ridged pattern made from the slipped purl stitches. As you know, I’ve always found seaming to be the worst part of crocheting / knitting, so I did struggle a little with the ‘twist’, but Mollie’s links and photos definitely helped.

To those of you wondering what makes Mollie’s design different from the others out there, I’ve got a few reasons! For one, I like Mollie’s design because there is no visible seam at the back of the headband! I find that the seam can be distracting visually, so it’s nice to have it hidden in the ‘twist’. The headband is also extra warm because of the double layers of the tube, making it perfect for cold winter days. For a third reason to consider Mollie’s pattern, I would say that the pattern is easy to learn and works up quickly while Netflixing.

I know that there is an overwhelming amount of headband patterns out there, with many of them even being free, but even though Mollie’s pattern is a paid one, I feel like it is still a strong candidate. Let me know if you have your own favourite headband pattern though, I’d love to see what else is out there.

Until next time, happy crafting!