Braided twist crochet headband

The braided twist crochet headband features a gorgeous braided edge and beautiful twist detail! This is a free crochet pattern and makes a great gift!

This ear warmer uses a series of repeat rows of a series of puff stitches and double crochet stitches to create the beautiful detail. A elegant twist is then added in the front to connect the headband when you sew the ends together and create a simple seaming. It’s such a simple twist and easy to make!

This simple pattern is a quick project and uses a size I, 5.5mm crochet hook size. This easy crochet headband pattern is so much fun to make and a beautiful accessory!

The sizing instructions for a variety of sizes are given below from newborn-large adult.

Skill Level: Easy

This is a easy pattern and great starter project that even beginner crocheters can master! Makes a great gift! Enjoy the free pattern!

This free crochet ear warmer pattern measures approx. 5″ in width. and varying head circumference (see size chart below).

If you would like to purchase the ad free PDF download version of this pattern, you can do so in my Etsy shop HERE.

In my Ravelry store HERE.

Looking for a way to stay organized? Check out my Ultimate Crochet Planner and stay organized all year long!

Materials:

• I hook- 5.5 mm

 

• Medium worsted weight yarn- I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in “Mustard”, 5 oz. Lion’s Brand Vanna’s choice is a similar yarn that works up really nicely too. 

 

• Blunt needle or tapestry needle

 

Notes: Turn after each row.

Special Stitch:

Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert hk in st and pull up a loop, yarn over and insert hook again pulling up another loop, yarn over and insert hk one more time and pull up a loop. Now yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

sk- skip

dc- double crochet

Crochet Headband Pattern:

ch 15

Row 1: Puff in third ch from the hk, ch 2, puff in the same st, sk next st, dc the next 9 sts, sk next st, puff in last st, ch 2, puff in same st (13).

Row 2: Ch 3, puff in between the puffs from the previous row (in the V space), ch 2, puff in same space, ch2, sk next st, dc the next 9 sts, repeat from * to end (13).

Repeat row 2 until piece measures corresponding size:

newborn: 12″

0-3 M: 13″

3-6M: 13-15″

6-12M: 15-16″

1-3 yrs: 15-17″

4-12 yrs: 17-18.5″

Teen: 18.5-20″

Small adult: 19-20″

Medium adult: 20-21″

Large adult: 21-22″

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Construction:

With the right side facing up, fold each end in half horizontally. Put those halves together by putting one side of the fold inside the other. See picture below:

Cut a long piece of yarn and with your blunt needle weave in and out through all ends together. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Turn your piece inside out and you’re done!

Save for later!