This guide will walk you through creating a stylish and textured crochet hairband. This design features a lovely combination of stitches that creates an interesting visual and tactile effect. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your look!

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color (approximately 50-75 yards).
  • Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends).

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl St: Slip Stitch
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • HDC: Half Double Crochet
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
  • BPDC: Back Post Double 1 Crochet   
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project, but ensure your stitches are not too tight or too loose.

Finished Size: The finished size will depend on your initial chain length. This pattern is easily adjustable to fit different head sizes. The instructions below create a hairband approximately 2 inches wide and 20 inches long before joining.

Instructions:

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 81. This length can be adjusted. To make it shorter or longer, chain a multiple of 2 plus 1.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, SC in each chain across. (80 SC)
  3. Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn. SC in the first stitch, *Ch 1, skip the next stitch, SC in the next stitch; repeat from * across. (40 SC, 39 Ch-1 spaces)
  4. Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as a HDC), turn. HDC in the first stitch, HDC in each Ch-1 space and each SC across. (79 HDC)
  5. Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as a HDC), turn. *FPDC around the next stitch, BPDC around the following stitch; repeat from * across to the last stitch, HDC in the last stitch. (79 stitches total)
  6. Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as a HDC), turn. *BPDC around the next stitch, FPDC around the following stitch; repeat from * across to the last stitch, HDC in the last stitch. (79 stitches total)
  7. Rows 6 - 15 (or desired width): Repeat Rows 4 and 5. These rows create the textured ribbed effect. Continue until your hairband reaches your desired width (approximately 2 inches). End with a repeat of Row 5.
  8. Row 16: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn. SC in each stitch across. (79 SC)

Finishing:

  1. Joining the Ends: To create the continuous hairband loop, bring the two short ends of your crocheted piece together, being careful not to twist it.
  2. Slip Stitch Join: With your yarn needle and tail, or by using your crochet hook and yarn, slip stitch or sew the two ends together securely. Ensure the seam is neat and lies flat. You can either overlap the ends slightly or join them edge-to-edge.
  3. Weave in Ends: Once the ends are securely joined, weave in all loose yarn ends using your tapestry needle to create a clean finish.

Optional Embellishments:

  • You can add a decorative button, a small crocheted flower, or beads to your hairband after joining for an extra touch of style.

Congratulations! You have now crocheted a beautiful and textured hairband. Enjoy wearing it or gifting it to someone special!

Let me know if you'd like any adjustments or further details on any of the steps!