6-12 month Crochet Headband
And so the time has come to finally write down and share one of my patterns!
I loved creating this super easy headband pattern. I wanted something to send out with a pair of overalls I made for one of my photographers, and quickly whipped this up with the left over yarn. And the best part is, it can be made to fit any headsize!
This piece should measure approx. 3 inches wide and 14 inches long once finished. If you need to make a smaller size or larger size, just take off or add on rows as needed, as long as you end on the row with front post and back post stiches! All you have to remember is to make the final piece about 4 inches smaller than the head circumference.
Here is a link to a handy size chart that I have been using for years: Bevs Country Cottage
The only thing I ask from you, is to name me in any work that you share
Materials needed:
6mm/J Crochet Hook
A soft Aran Weight Yarn (10 ply). I used James C. Brett Aztec in colour 10 (its a light grey). You could use any weight yarn, as long as your measurements are spot on. Just make sure to adjust your hook size too!
Darning needle to sew in ends
Scissors
Measuring Tape
16mm Wooden button
Stitches & Abbrieviations (US Terms)
Chain (Ch)
Double Crochet (DC)
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
Stitch (st)
Front Post (FP)
Back Post (BP)
Half Double Crochet 2 together (HDC2TOG)
Special Notes
Chain 1 (Ch1) is not counted as a stitch, rather a turning stitch. Stitch count is in brackets (st) at the end of each round, so count each stitch after each round.
Special Stitches
Here are some helpful links for instructions on how to do these stiches. I found these quickly on YouTube, and I hope to upload my own tutorials shortly:
HEADBAND FOR 6-12 MONTH OLD (head circumference 16-19 inch)
CH 11
ROW 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook. DC in remainder chains. Turn. (10st)
ROW 2: Ch3 (counts as BPDC) *FPDC in next DC, BPDC in next DC* repeat until last st, FPDC around last st. Turn. (10st)
ROW 3: Ch3 (counts as BPDC) *FPDC in next FPDC, BPDC in next BPDC* repeat until last st, FPDC in last st. Ch1, turn. (10st)
ROW 4: HDC in each st until end. Ch1, turn. (10st)
ROW 5 - 7: Repeat row 4 (4 rows of HDC in total, refer to picture A)
ROW 8: Ch3 (Counts as BPDC) *FPDC in next HDC, BPDC in next HDC* repeat until last st, FPDC around last HDC (this might be a little hard to see, but the stich is there). Turn (10st)
ROW 9: Ch3 (Counts as BPDC) *FPDC in next FPDC, BPDC in next BPDC* repeat intil last st, FPDC around last st. Ch1, Turn. (10st)
ROW 10: Repeat Row 4 to Row 7.
ROW 14: Repeat Row 8 to Row 9.
ROW 16: Continue Pattern Row 4 to Row 9 another 2 times. There should be 27 rows in total, with 5 sets of FP/BP stitches.
Begin Button Ties
ROW 28: HDC2TOG 5 times. Ch1, turn. (5st)
ROW 29: HDC2TOG, HDC, HDC2TOG, Ch1, turn. (3st)
ROW 30: HDC across, Ch1, turn. (3st)
ROW 31 - 33: Repeat Row 30. Cut yarn, sew in ends.
Join yarn in opposite end where you made your starting chain.
ROW 1: Ch1, HDC2TOG 5 times. Ch1, turn. (5st)
ROW 2: HDC2TOG, HDC, HDC2TOG, Ch1, turn. (3st)
ROW 3: HDC across. Ch1, turn. (3st)
ROW 4: Repeat Row 3. Cut yarn, sew in ends.
Adding Button
Attach button as either end (picture B). Button will easily fit through the gaps at the other end, so even this piece is slightly adjustable if your measurements aren't spot on!
Picture A
The image to the left shows how the Ch3 counts as the first BPDC.
Picture B
This is how the final piece should look laid out flat. It is easy enough to add more rows on or take more rows off before starting the button ties.
