After enjoying the woodland-inspired texture of the Lichen and Moss Bandanna by Nancy Lekx last week, I’m staying with cozy accessories but moving into a completely different kind of texture.
The Statement Cabled Headband by Sarah Dawn from ANPTmag Issue 72 certainly lives up to its name. A striking cable panel becomes the focal point, framed by knit and purl stitches that let the cablework stand out.
I especially like the adjustable I-cord ties. They give the headband a customizable fit while adding another handmade detail to the finished look. With two unisex sizes included, you can easily knit this pattern more than once for different people on your gift list.
skill level Intermediate
time A satisfying accessory project that lets you enjoy beautiful cablework without committing to a large garment
ideal for Cable lovers, autumn and winter accessories, gift knitting, men, women, kids, and knitters who appreciate an adjustable fit
you will practice cable knitting, knit stitches, purl stitches, reading cable charts, following written cable instructions, knitting I-cord ties, creating an adjustable closure, and finishing a knitted accessory
finished size Small 22” x 4¼” [56 x 11cm], Large 24” x 4¼” [61 x 11cm], measured without the I-cord ties
Statement Cabled Headband by Sarah Dawn for ANPTmag Issue 72; photo by Carla A. Canonico
Sarah designed the Statement Cabled Headband as a stylish but practical accessory. The intricate cable panel adds dramatic texture, while the surrounding knit and purl stitches frame it beautifully. Adjustable I-cord ties finish the headband and allow the wearer to personalize the fit.
The pattern includes both charts and written instructions, which I always appreciate. Some knitters love seeing a cable design mapped out visually, while others prefer following each step in written form. Having both lets you use whichever approach feels most comfortable.
The Statement Cabled Headband appeared in ANPTmag Issue 72, Storybook Stitches. This issue celebrates the connection between storytelling and needlework, with projects inspired by imagination, mystery, nostalgia, literary charm, and imagined worlds. Each design interprets that idea through fabric, thread, yarn, and creative technique.
Sarah’s design draws on storybook worlds and imagined journeys, making the bold cable feel like a path winding through the knitting. Because the finished headband works equally well for warmth or everyday wear, it brings a little storybook character to a very practical accessory.
Get the Statement Cabled Headband pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/statement-cabled-headband/
Get ANPTmag Issue 72 print version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-72-print-version/
Get ANPTmag Issue 72 digital version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-72-digital-version/
The cablework, knit-and-purl texture, chart reading, I-cord ties, and adjustable construction make this a rewarding accessory to knit, while its two unisex sizes make it wonderfully versatile for gifting.
Would you knit your Statement Cabled Headband in a subtle neutral that highlights the texture, or choose a bold color that makes the cable really stand out? I know I’ll be knitting it in red! So what else is new? lol
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share!