Crochet Cross-Stitch Headband
The Crochet Cross-Stitch Headband is a stylish and functional accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any winter outfit. This headband features intricate cross-stitch patterns that create a beautiful, dimensional design on the surface of the fabric. The cross-stitch pattern adds a unique texture and visual interest to the headband, making it a great choice for dressing up or adding a pop of personality to a casual look. The soft, breathable yarn used to make this headband ensures a comfortable fit, while the adjustable closure allows it to fit a range of head sizes.
Skill level: Easy
Size: Stretches to fit Pre-teen/Teen/Adult (approx. 3.5” w. x 17” l. unstretched)
Materials:
- 50 yds. cotton/elastic blend yarn (sample shown in Cascade Yarns “Fixation”, 98% cotton, 2% elastic)
- Size G hook, or size to achieve gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge: 18 dc & 10.5 rows = 4” in double crochet on size G hook
Terms/Abbreviations: beginning (beg), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), each (ea), hook (hk), repeat (rep), skip (sk), slip stitch (sl st), stitch (st), together (tog)
Special stitches:
Cross-stitch (X-st): skip next dc, dc in next dc, dc in skipped st (taking hook to right in front of st just completed)
Dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together
Pattern notes: Headband is worked in rows from end to end, then joined into circle with a slip stitch seam.
Headband
Row 1 (RS): Ch 12, dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in ea ch across, turn (10 dc)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, dc in ea dc across, turn (10 dc)
Rows 3-7: Rep Row 2.
Row 8 (inc row): Ch 3, dc in same dc at base of beg ch, dc in ea dc across to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn (12 dc)
Row 9 (inc row): Rep Row 8 (14 dc)
Row 10 (inc row): Rep Row 8 (16 dc)
Row 11 (inc row): Rep Row 8 (18 dc)
Begin cross-stitch section:
Row 12: Ch 3, sk next dc, dc in next dc, dc in skipped st (X-st completed), X-st across to last st, dc in last st, turn (8 X-sts, plus 1 dc at ea end of row)
Row 13: Ch 3, X-st in top of ea X-st across, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 14-32: Rep Row 13.
Begin decreases:
Row 33: Ch 3, dc next 2 dc tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn (16 dc
Row 34: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn (14 dc)
Row 35: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn (12 dc)
Row 36: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn (10 dc)
Row 37: Ch 3, dc in ea dc across, turn (10 dc)
Rows 38-43: Rep Row 37. At end of Row 43, do not cut yarn.
Finishing: Fold piece in half with right sides together, holding foundation chain together with last row worked. Ch 1, sl st in ea st across through both thicknesses. Fasten off and weave in tails.