Ribbed Panta

Ribbed Panta
shown in Malabrigo Worsted Merino Olive









I was inspired to make this by my daughter, who wears her long hair in a ponytail daily. She’s not comfortable pulling a hat down over the ponytail, and this allows her to keep her head and ears warm without disrupting her hair!

It can be worn as an earwarmer, over the hair, or as a more traditional headband. Because it isn't shaped, people with shorter hair who want to wear it as a headband may prefer the Tapered Version of this pattern, also listed on this blog, as it will allow the hair to hang more freely in back.

This is worked in the round, and should be turned after joining, with stitches done after foundation row worked through the back loop to create ribbing.

Supplies needed:
Crochet hook size I
Approximately 55 yards Malabrigo worsted weight yarn
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 12 stitches= 4" in pattern
Finished size: 18" around, unstretched.

Abbreviation: Ch = Chain stitch
sc = single crochet
Blo = Back Loop Only

Chain 55 loosely, or enough stitches to comfortably stretch around your head.

Making sure stitches aren’t twisted, slip-stitch to first chain to connect and work in the round.

Chain 1

SC in each chain stitch around. (55 stitches)

Join with sl to first sc, turn.

*Ch1, sc blo each stitch around. Join with sl to first sc, and turn* (55 stitches)

Repeat as needed until piece measures 3 ½ inches, or desired width. Finish off and weave in ends.

Block as needed.

Wear and enjoy!