MACHINE Knitting Pattern - Retro Rally Headband

The Retro Rally Headband is a cozy, double-layered ear warmer with bold stripes and a gathered center for a sporty, retro look. Designed for 46- and 48-pin circular knitting machines, such as CayDo, Addi Express, and Sentro. Choose contrasting colors for a classic striped look or use a single color for a minimalist version. The pattern includes three sizes, from baby to adult, with options for both flat and circular machine knitting.

A little retro style, a little family history...

Many years ago, my mom and grandma created these wonderful striped headbands on a traditional knitting machine. We made them for friends, family, and local markets, and they quickly became a favorite that everyone wanted! Now, I’m bringing this much-loved design back with a fresh update for 46- and 48-pin circular knitting machines (CayDo, Addi Express, and Sentro) to bring a touch of 80s fashion back in a fun, modern way.

 FORMAT & LANGUAGES:

• English

• PDF, 8 pages and 2.5 MB 

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

Skills Required:

• Operating a 46- or 48-pin circular knitting machine

• Provisional cast-on using scrap yarn

• Changing colors and yarn

• Binding off with a crochet hook (slip stitch and stretchy bind-off)

• Backstitching and whipstitching

• Basic finishing and assembly

SIZES / Head Circumference:

• (S) Baby - Toddler: 17” – 19” (43 – 48 cm)

• (M) Preschool - Child: 19" – 21" (48 – 53.5 cm)

• (L) Teen - Adult: 21" – 23" (53.5 – 58.5 cm)

STYLES: You can make two-tone or solid-color layers to create different looks.

YARN :

DK or worsted weight premium acrylic or acrylic-blend yarn suitable for your machine and the gauge. You will need 2 colors (A & B), approximately 25–35 g of each (or use more colors if you wish) + 10–15 gr of scrap yarn

for cast on and bind off. Recommended yarns: CayDo Craft Yarn, Cherish DK by King Cole, Soft Classic by Loops & Threads, Hobby by Círculo.

TOOLS:

• 46- or 48-pin circular knitting machine (Addi, CayDo, or Sentro)

• 4 mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

13 sts x 19 rows = 4" x 4", measured relaxed and unblocked, with the machine tension set to 1–2. Check your gauge and adjust your machine tension or yarn choice as needed.

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