Broken Rib Cowl and Headband Knitting Pattern

This broken rib cowl and headband pattern is is the perfect duo for gift giving and such a pretty pattern to knit. 

It's also knit flat on straight knitting needles and it's fast and easy to knit too. In fact you may want to knit more than one set. 

This easy knitting project is even simple enough for beginners and it's also wonderful for experienced knitters that want a quick knit project. 

It's also a great way for you to practice the broken rib stitch pattern too.  It has just enough pattern in it to keep it interesting.

If you do get stuck this is a great last minute gift idea too since it works up so quickly.

And I bet there's lots of people that will enjoy this broken rib cowl and headband when the cold winds start to blow.

The great thing about this easy knitting pattern is that both sides look great too. How often does that happen? 

The first picture below is the broken rib stitch side.

And this is the reverse side with the rice stitch pattern (below). Wow, I like both!

For this knitting pattern I decided to use Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. If you purchase from the link I will earn a small commission.

I love this super bulky yarn and it's great for a quick and easy knitting project. They have great color choices too.

If you don't like to use wool products I have two other Lion Brand choices for you to try. They're so soft and great to use too.

If you purchase from the two links below I will earn a small commission. 

The first one is called           Feels Like Butta Thick and Quick Yarn                                

The second one is called     Re-Make Yarn

There are many choices for yarns if you prefer to pick your own yarn. Just make sure it's a Super Bulky yarn (6) and it'll turn out beautifully.

Here is a PDF of the broken rib cowl and headband pattern 

Broken Rib Cowl and Headband Patterns

Skills Required: Knit, Purl, Slip 1 stitch (as if to knit), Cast On, Bind Off

Gauge:  2.5 sts per inch

Materials: 2 Skeins Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick (I used the color pumpkin)

Needles:  US 15 (10.0 mm)

Abbreviations:  K, k = knit, P, p = purl, st(s) = stitch(es)

Size: Cowl is 29” long before seaming and approximately 8” wide. Headband is approximately 20” long and 3.5” wide.

Notes: For the cowl I added 2 extra stitches for the edges, and on every row I slipped the first stitch as if to knit and I knit the last stitch. 

This size cowl took one ball of yarn and was approximately 29 inches long. 

If you want to make it longer just add a new ball of yarn and continue on in pattern. 

For the headband, rather than slip the first stitch of every row I knit it and gave it a good tug to keep an even edge. 

And I knit the last stitch. Make sure to measure your head. 

What you want to do is knit the headband about ½” - 1” shorter than the width of your head. 

It should fit nice and snug without being too tight.

Here's a great demonstration on how to measure your head properly. It's just over on my hat knitting tips page. 

Broken Rib Cowl Pattern

Cast on 22 sts

Row 1:  Slip 1st st as if to knit, knit to end of row

Row 2:  Slip 1 st as if to knit, *K1, P1 across row to last st, knit 1

Repeat row 1 and 2 until you reach 29 inches or almost to the end of your ball of yarn. 

End with a knit row. (What you want to do is leave enough yarn to bind off your stitches)

Next Row:  Bind off in ribbing

Finish:  Seam ends together and enjoy.

 Broken Rib Headband Pattern

Cast on 10 sts

Row 1:  Knit (Remember to give that first stitch a good tug)

Row 2:  Knit 1st stitch and give a good tug, K1, P1 to last stitch, K1

Repeat row 1 and 2 for approximately 19 or 20 inches ending with a knit row.

Next Row:  Bind off in ribbing.

Finish:  Sew up seam and enjoy.

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