Choose a color scheme: Pick out a few colors of yarn that match the girl’s favorite outfits or personal style.

Crochet a basic headband: Chain a length that fits snugly around the head, then single crochet in each stitch across until the headband reaches the desired width.

Add texture: Experiment with different stitch patterns to add texture to the headband, such as a moss stitch or basket weave stitch.

Decorate with flowers or bows if you like, crochet or sew on small flowers or bows to one side of the headband for a touch of whimsy.

If the headband is too loose or too tight, simply add or remove a few stitches to get the perfect fit.

This project is a fun and simple way for young crafters to explore their creativity and make useful items they can wear and show off to their friends.

MATERIALS:

• I use “Caron” 100% Acrylic yarn in black.
• Use a 6.5mm, Crochet Hook
• Scissor
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker (Recommended)

ABBREVIATIONS:

• CH = Chain(s)
• DC = Double crochet
• FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet, Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the front of work, inserting the hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.

• HDC = Half double crochet
• MOHDC = Modify Half double crochet
• DCBP = Back Post-Double Crochet, Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the back of work, inserting the hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through all loops on the hook.
• Pat = Pattern
• Rep = Repeat
• RS = Right side

• Sc = Single crochet
• St(s) = Stitch(es)
• SLST = Slip Stitch
• Tog = Together
• WS = Wrong side
• Yoh = Yarn over hook

NOTE:

• Width: 32 cm (12.5”)
• Length: 60 cm (23.5”)
• Reference from Crazy Hands Knitting & Crochet

GAUGE:
15 stitches = 4 inches in half double crochet ribbing

INSTRUCTIONS:

Rnd 1: CH 59. (59)

Rnd 2:  58 HDC in 2nd CH from hook (crocheting into the back bump of chain). (58)

Rnd 3-14:  Repeat Row 2 or until it reaches 7″ with work flat into a rectangle. (50)

CLOSING & FINISHING:

Fold both ends together and keep the seam on the outside. Connect the ends by interlocking them. Sew the ends together using a yarn needle and sew through each layer. Tie a few knots at the end of the yarn and weave it into your back after you reach the end. Turn the headband over the right side up.