Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Learn how to work the 11-stitch ribbed cable used in the Hot Mess Headband (a free pattern) from Ewe Ewe Yarns!

This video demonstrates how to place the cable stitches onto a spare needle while remaining in pattern. If you want to follow along I have used a worsted weight yarn and 3 - US 8 (5mm) DPNs (you may substitute a cable needle for the third DPN if you would like). I have cast on 22 sts and worked roughly 20 rows of k1, p1 ribbing, ready to work the cable row.

Abbreviations:
k1 - knit 1 stitch
p1 - purl 1 stitch
DPN(s) - double pointed needle(s)

If you want to download the Hot Mess Headband (a FREE pattern!) from Ewe Ewe Yarns you can find the pattern here: eweewe.com/socks-accessories/hot-mess-headband-free-knitting-pattern

For additional photo tutorial support, you can check out the Ewe Ewe Yarns Blog post all about this Hot Mess Headband here: eweewe.com/blog/2019/11/5/tutorial-how-to-knit-the-hot-mess-headband

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