Twisted Headband

Another pattern suitable for beginners who wish to see quick progress and want to make chic gifts to their loved ones.

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Summary: this headband is worked in rows of single and back loop single crochets, a row forms the width of the headband and after completing 56 rows, the headband is sealed with a twist. If you want a wider headband, increase the number of stitches in each row from 12 to however thick you want the headband to be. 56 rows correspond to the circumference of the average adult head but you can adjust this by testing how it fits your head after completing around 50 rows until the fit is to your liking.

I used James C. Brett Marble Chunky yarn and a 6.5mm crochet hook to make this headband but any chunky weight yarn will work. The size of the final headband corresponds to a head circumference of approx. 22in but the headband is quite stretchy due to the ribbed texture.

Abbreviations:

SC: single crochet; insert hook in next chain, yarn over and pull through the chain (you now have two loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through both loops.

BLC: back loop single crochet; insert hook into the back loop only of the next chain, yarn over and pull through the loop (you now have two loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through both loops.

Round 1: Begin by making a slipknot and chain 12. 

Round 2: Chain one more loop, this will be your 13th loop/chain. SC in each chain until the end of the row. Use stitch markers to make sure you complete 12 single crochets.

Round 3. Chain one and turn your work around. Locate the last stitch (SC) of the last round and turn the yarn towards you so you can see the top two chains of the SC forming a V-shape. 

Take your time identifying those elements of the stitches in the previous round highlighted in the figure below: back loop, front loop, v-shape. 

Make a single crochet in these two chains: insert your hook through both these chains, yarn over, pull through and you now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops.

Now it’s time to make BLC stitches (single crochet in the back loop only). These stitches are worked in the back loop of the SCs of the previous round instead of through both chains until you get to the last stitch (10 BLC in total). 

When you get to the last stitch, make a SC through both loops like for the first stitch of this row. This ensures that the margins of the headband look straight. Total: 2 SC and 10 BLC.

Rounds 4 - 56: Repeat round 3 until you have 56 rows in total: start by chaining one, turn your work, make a SC through both loops of the last SC of the previous round, continue with 10 BLC and a final single crochet through both loops of the first SC of the previous round (12 stitches in total). 

After a few rows, you will be able to see the ribbing formed by making the single crochets in the back loop only.

Finishing off: Pull the yarn through completely and secure the last stitch with a knot. Twist the yarn in opposite directions to make it thinner and more compact so you can slide it through the eye of yarn needle.

To make the headband twist and create the pleated effect, grab each end of the headband with one hand and fold it in half towards each other. Then intertwine the two folded ends as neatly as possible. Sew all four layers together by passing the needle back and forth to seal this folding. It is very important to ensure that all four halves are being caught in every sewing motion.

By turning it around gently you can check if you missed any regions where not all four halves were sewn. When you get to the other end of the pleat, make a knot with the yarn from the beginning and the one you sewn and enforce it two or three times. Finally, either cut off the yarn ends close to the knot or hide them using the yarn needle under nearby stitches. This is the back of the twist in the headband. Turn the headband on the other side and shape slightly the halves as semicircles centred on the sewn region on the back.

All done, Enjoy your new headband!