Winter Blues Headband
Crochet Headband Pattern
The Winter Blues Headband is the first crochet headband pattern that I designed. It is simple and made from a worsted weight yarn, so it keeps the warmth in. This pattern is based on my Twisted Slouch Beanie pattern and has been a popular pattern in my shop.
What I love about this crochet headband is the texture created by what’s called a crossed stitch. This stitch is worked across two stitches to create what looks like an X at close inspection. There’s also some 3rd loop half double crochet that create an illusion of knitting.
This headband works up fairly quick (under 2 hours) and can be made with a few colors if you wanted to. This is a perfect substitute if you don’t like to wear hats or if someone you want to gift it to doesn’t either. If you’d like a PDF version of this pattern you can purchase it on Ravelry or Etsy for $2. It includes all pictures at the end for easy printing.
Now onto the pattern!
Supplies:
1 Skein of I love this Yarn from Hobby Lobby (other 4 weight yarns may work up bigger/smaller, but it could be adjusted)
5 mm hook (I use Boye)
Yarn Needle for weaving in ends
Gauge: 7 stitches x 6 rows = 2 inches long, 1.75 inches high
Finished measurements: 3.75-4 inches wide, 9.75-10 inches long
Stitches:
Ch- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
HDC- Half Double Crochet
Camel Stitch- HDC in 3rd loop of HDC below
DC- Double Crochet
Crossed DC- Skip a stitch, DC in next, DC in skipped stitch
Slst- Slip Stitch
Pattern Notes:
The first round is worked in the hump of the chain rather than the two loops that stitches are typically worked in. This creates a “pretty” bottom to the headband. Refer to pictures if needed.
Chain 1’s do not count as first stitch and your first should go in the same stitch as the chain, Chain 3’s do count as first stitch
Pattern
Chain 72, SlSt to 1st chain. Be careful to not twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 1, HDC in the hump of the chain all the way around (see picture if needed), Slst to 1st HDC (72)
Round 2-3: Ch 1, Camel Stitch around, Slst to 1st stitch (72)
Round 4: Ch 3, DC in previous stitch, *Skip a stitch and DC in next, DC in skipped stitch, Crossed DC* around, Slst to top of ch 3 (72)
Round 5: Ch 1, HDC around, Slst to 1st HDC (72)
Round 6-8: Ch 1, Camel stitch around, Slst to 1st stitch (72)
Round 9: Ch 3, DC in previous stitch, *Skip a stitch and DC in next, DC in skipped stitch, Crossed DC* around, Slst to top of ch 3 (72)
Round 10: Ch 1, HDC around, Slst to 1st stitch (72)
Round 11: Ch 1, Camel stitch around, Slst to 1st stitch (72)
Round 12: SC in the 3rd loop of the HDC around, Slst to first SC (72)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
I would love to see finished projects through Ravelry projects! I hope you enjoyed this crochet headband pattern and found it easy to make.
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