Rustic Twist Headband

Free DIY Instructions using Light Worsted or Worsted Weight Yarn

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Inspiration

I am officially in my headband era!

Yes, I am a little behind the majority in this but I have always loved my beanies so much, and also for many years churned lots of charity beanies, so these have constituted the majority of my Winter Warmer makes.

But move aside the beanie and make way for the headband!

This Winter has so far been all about quick headband makes for me.

Some things I love about headbands:

• Great for exercising in Winter (or cooler Sping or Autumn days) as they keep your ears warm but your head doesn’t get too hot.
• Great to throw on when you’ve not had time to do your hair!
• Quickly gets your hair out of your face when doing chores.
• A fun way to uniquely accessorise your outfit.
• They look so darn cute!

Warning:

• Addiction rating is high. You won’t be able to make only one of these cuties.
• Do also be prepared for lots of compliments!!!

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Project Level: Easy.
• Yarn: Light Worsted/DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat 4. weight yarn. ~25-40g/1-1.5Oz (varying with yarn and headband size). Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics and wool).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Size: Use Appendix B Sizing Guide for circumference. Make to preferred width.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Textured headband made in a rustic HDC fabric, as a rectangle in rows, and then sewn with a twist join into a cylinder.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #RusticTwistHeadband

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 1L = First Loop (at front of stitch, under the FL). Refer to Appendix C for image.
• 3L = Third Loop (at back of stitch, behind the BL). Refer to Appendix C for image.
• 4L = Fourth Loop (at back of stitch, behind the 4L). Refer to Appendix C for image.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Ch = Chain.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• n = Number of stitches (based on Foundation Chain stitch count).
• Rep = Repeat.
• RS = Right Side.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• A stitch count follows each row instructions in (  ).
• Ch 1 to commence the row does not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Although RS and WS is designated in the row instructions, either side of the fabric can be used as RS (according to personal preference).
• Refer to Appendix A for example projects.
• Refer to Appendix B for Sizing Guide for rectangle length/circumference.
• Refer to Appendix C for images of loop 1L/3L/4L locations.

Make Headband Rectangle

Foundation Row

Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to later sew in securely, Ch a length that measures the circumference length from Appendix B for a headband of the preferred size (or that corresponds with preferred relaxed circumference).
(n Ch)
(Example Light Worsted projects: 80 Ch)

Row 1 – RS

Row 2 – WS

Notes:

• This row will be worked into stitch loops that are on the front of the crochet fabric when the fabric is turned to WS – the 1L and FL (which are the RS 3L and BL). The RS FL will be left unworked.
• Refer to Appendix C, Image 2, for location of loops to use for HDC sts.
• Refer also to YouTube video.

Turn to WS. Ch 1, HDC in both 1L and FL of first and each subsequent st in the row.

(n HDC)

(Example Light Worsted projects: 80 HDC)

Row 3 – RS

Notes:

• This row will be worked into stitch loops that are on the back of the crochet fabric when the fabric is turned to RS – the 3L and 4L (which are the WS FL and leg of HDC st). The RS FL and BL will be left unworked.
• Refer to Appendix C, Image 3, for location of loops to use for HDC sts.
• Refer also to YouTube video.

Turn to RS. Ch 1, HDC in both 3L and 4L of first and each subsequent st in the row.

(n HDC)

(Example Light Worsted projects: 80 HDC)

Row 4 onwards

Rep Row 2 (WS) and Row 3 (RS) until headband is the preferred width.

(Example Light Worsted projects: 11 rows (thin width) – 15 rows (medium width))

Fasten off yarn leaving a yarn tail length of ~30cm/12in (for sewing the headband into a cylinder with a twisted join).

Sew Headband Twisted Join

Wear Headband

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Pink on RS

Brown on WS

Rainbow on WS

Mustard on RS

Appendix B – Sizing Guide

Headband circumference can be determined by using:

A) The Sizing Guide Table, or

B) The Approximate Personalised Sizing Method.

Sizing Guide Table

The table below is based on The American Craft Yarn Council (ACYC) standard head circumference sizes (and takes into consideration both headband fabric ease and the fabric required for sewing the twisted join).

To size the headband length, determine the number of Ch stitches (relaxed) that equate to the table listed Headband Circumference for the chosen Headband Size (Child/Tween/Woman/ Man).

Personalised Sizing Method

Find the number of Ch stitches (relaxed) that fit around the person’s head, or the number of Ch stitches that measure the same (relaxed) as a tape measured head circumference.

Appendix C – Images

Back Bump Location (on WS of Ch sts)

Row 2 (WS) Loops

Use 1L and FL loops (on front of fabric):

Row 3 (RS) Loops

Use 3L and 4L loops (on back of fabric):

Twisted Headband Join

Fold the rectangle in half so that the short edges are aligned together at the top, one edge on top of the other.

Next adjust the top edges so each layer is overlapping by half of its width, as per diagram. Brown represents the lower edge layer and orange represents the upper edge layer. Purple arrow represents the edge overlap (with a double layer) and yellow arrows represent a single layer.

Fold the back layer along the blue dotted line, forwards and over the top of the front layer. There will now be three layers in the location of the purple arrow.

Fold the front layer along the green dotted line, backwards and over the top of the back layer. There will now be four layers in the location of the purple arrow.

The folded headband will be one third of its full width.

Next sew securely through the four layers at the image red dotted line (~1cm/0.5in from the edge).