FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL
Headbands are so practical, for everyday looks or special occasions. They instantly set your hair tidier and give you a fresh appearance. And they are also a great choice for sporting events.
The Crochet Color Headband is perfect to customize with distinctive colors, for any country or team. It is fast to make, in only a few rows and with nice stitch work that creates a beautiful texture. And you can add an elastic band to make it more flexible.
Crochet stitch work involved is not exactly for beginners but it’s not hard either. In case you need to practice a little beforehand, you can watch my Basic stitches, back and forth video, where I display the making of crochet essentials. You can focus on double crochets, which are the base for this specific project.
SPECIAL STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
2 double crochet cluster (2-dc cl)
Two double crochets, closed together and made in one same stitch. Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull through the st, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull through the st, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through the three loops on the hook.
Cluster “V” stitch
Special crochet stitch that combines 2dc-cl to shape a “V” for a texture pattern stitch. It is mainly created by working 2 dc-cl, 2 ch and 2 dc-cl.
Single crochet join (Standing single crochet)
Used to add a new yarn in the beginning of a new round, to get a cleaner start. Make a slip ring over the hook, insert the hook in the st, yarn over, pull through the st, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook.
All essential steps are covered in the Crochet Color Headband. Video is in Spanish, but you have the option to see the Closed Caption in the language of your choice, by selecting the settings icon on the video then, select Closed Caption, Automatic Translation and select your language. And you also have the written directions (below this same post), to follow every detail step by step.
Written instructions give you the choice for 3 different sizes for the headband, which you can find between ( ). First size can fit children from 8 to 12 years of age, second size is suitable for teens and adults and third size is a bit larger, which can even work to be used on a hat or cap. PLEASE NOTE that the video tutorial and photos below display the making of the second size (M).
Sport weight yarn is the selection for this design, because you will reach the desired length and width for the headband and it will also be light and comfortable, with defined stitches for that lovely texture on this weave.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
- One 100 gr/3.5 oz (218 yd /200 m) of sport weight 100% cotton yarn in GREEN
- One 100 gr/3.5 oz (218 yd /200 m) of sport weight 100% cotton yarn in WHITE
- One 100 gr/3.5 oz (218 yd /200 m) of sport weight 100% cotton yarn in RED
- 3 mm (11) crochet hook
- 1.4”/3.5 cm elastic hair tie
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
FINISHED SIZE – width x circumference S/M/L
1.6” x 18.1”/19.7”/21.3” (4 cm x 46/50/54 cm)
GAUGE
(single crochet, back and forth)
22 sts and 20 rows= 4”/10 cm
SKILL LEVEL
Easy: This design includes basic crochet stitches, simple shaping and finishing techniques.
STITCH GUIDE
- R: row
- Ch: chain
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Dc: double crochet
- Cl: cluster
- Rep: repeat
- Sp: space
- Beg: beginning
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
NOTES
- When crocheting back and forth, with dc, ch 3 to begin every Rnd, this 3 ch replace the first dc.
- When crocheting back and forth, with sc, ch 1 to begin every R when indicated, this ch does not count as a st.
CROCHET COLOR HEADBAND
Crocheted back and forth, starting from one end. With GREEN ch 76/82/88 without tightening the foundation ch. Crochet by following “V” Cluster Chart or written instructions.
R1 (RS): (2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in 7th ch from the hook, [skip 2 ch, (2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in next ch] rep [ ] 22/24/26 times, skip 2 ch, dc 1= 2 dc and 23/25/27 cluster “V” sts (close last st of the R with WHITE)
Cut GREEN.
R2: Ch 3, [(2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in next ch-2 sp] rep [ ] 23/25/27 times, dc 1 in 3rd beg ch from last R= 2 dc and 23/25/27 cluster “V” sts (close last st of the R with RED)
Cut WHITE.
R3: Ch 3, [(2 dc-cl, ch 2, 2 dc-cl) in next ch-2 sp] rep [ ] 23/25/27 times, dc 1 in 3rd beg ch from last R= 2 dc and 23/25/27 cluster “V” sts
Do not turn, to continue crocheting over the side end of the band. Crochet by taking each dc of the edge of the R and the elastic tie to join both pieces.
R1: Ch 1, (3 dc in next dc from the edge) rep ( ) 3 times= 9 sts
Fasten off.
Take the opposite side end of the band. Crochet by taking each dc of the edge of the R and the elastic tie to join both pieces. With RED.
R1 (opposite edge): (Sc join, 2 dc) in 1st dc from the edge, (3 dc in next dc from the edge) twice= 9 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
And your Crochet Color Headband has been finished and you are all set for that coming match or picnic.
So easy and fast to make that you will give one to every friend or relative this season. Share your makes with me, use #crochetcolorheadband tag for me to see your version or tag me as @chabepatterns on my Instagram.
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