A hat will ruin your hair in the winter. Instead, make this DIY Crocheted Headband to keep your head warm and your hair looking great.
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Winter is coming. And that means you really need to bundle up with a jacket, scarf, and gloves for your body, plus something for your head.
A hat is what most people go with, but winter hats just flatten your hair. So then people try to go with ear warmers (those are ear muff’s older, more sophisticated cousin), but those aren’t cute.
The real hero in this situation: a crocheted headband. They’re really warm, really cute, and wrap around your head, leaving the back of your head free for a ponytail.
Sure, you can buy a headband (and we’ll put links to some at the end of this post in case you get through it and decide making it is not for you), but you can also make your own DIY Crocheted Headband. I promise you, this is a really easy project using basic crochet stitches — because that’s all I know. My skill level is pretty low, to be honest. If yours is too, this crocheted headband is the perfect project for your first crocheted product because it really is that easy.
Although, if this if your first project, start now to assure that you’re done by winter.
You’ll have extra yarn when you’re done making this. If you’re looking for something to make with the rest, try our DIY Mini Winter Hats Yarn Craft. They’re just decoration, not for actual wear.
DIY Crocheted Headband Tutorial
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How To Make A DIY Crocheted Headband:
Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook twice.
Grab the second loop with the needle’s point and pull it through the first loop, creating a slip knot. Wrap the yarn around the hook again, grab it with the hook’s point, and pull it through the new circle. This is called a chain stitch.
Continue creating chain stitches until the chain you created is about four times the length of your hook. You can measure it on your head to make sure it fits around your head. It fit perfectly for me, but your head circumference may be larger.
Now it’s time to start your second row.
Loop the yarn around the hook twice. This actually creates three loops. Go in through the first stitch of the previous row. Pull it out and loop the yarn around the hook again. Pull the three loops through the last loop.
Time to do it again.
Loop the yarn around the hook twice. Again, this creates three loops. This time, skip a stitch and go in through the second stitch in the first row. Pull it out and loop the yarn around the hook. Pull the three loops through the last (created) loop.
Continue until you reached the end of the first row, then, go back.
Loop the yarn around the hook twice, creating three loops. Now, go through the newly created opening (it’s a large hole) in the second row. Come out and loop the yarn around the needle. Pull the three loops through the last loop.
Continue this for five rows. About ten holes before you finish the sixth row, loop the yarn around twice and skip four or five holes (depending on the size of your button) before going in. This will create your button hole.
Continue on as you were before for another five rows.
When you get to your last row, tie a knot, then leave about three inches of yarn (that’s called a yarn tail) before you cut it. Use the yarn tail to tie the button to the end opposite of the button hole.
I love mine and wear it all the time. It came out really nice and looks like something I bought.
DIY Crocheted Headband: Frequently Asked Questions
Personally, I think the best is a single crochet stitch because it’s the most beginner stitch.
If you are a more experienced crocheter, I found a link with 35 different free crochet headband patterns for a variety of stitches. Those will give you a ton of options and variety.
The hook size will change the final look of the headband. A larger hook will make looser, more open stitches and a smaller hook will give tighter stitches. A larger hook is used in projects like this crocheted headband and items like blankets. Smaller hooks are used in the (currently very popular) amigurumi.
Of course, you can use whatever sized hook you like best. However, if you don’t use the J hook like I did, you’ll still end up with a headband, it just won’t look the same as mine.
Honestly, that depends on how quickly you crochet. You can definitely finish this while you’re sitting and watching television one evening or over the course of a couple evenings. Even as a beginner, this project isn’t going to take up too much of your time.
If you feel like your crocheted headband is starting to get a little stretched out, you can actually just throw it in the washing machine on hot. The hot water will agitate the yarn and the fibers will come together, making the headband tighter again.
Purchase A Crocheted Headband Online:
If you got through all this and decided making of these is not for you, that’s fine. You can purchase a crocheted headband at the following stores online:
Be mindful of a store’s minimum cart total to qualify for free shipping. Also, consider instore or curbside pickup to avoid paying shipping charges.
DIY Crocheted Headband Tutorial
A hat will ruin your hair in the winter. Instead, make this DIY Crocheted Headband to keep your head warm and your hair looking great.
Materials
- 1 skein of yarn
- Button
Tools
- J-sized crochet hook
Instructions
- Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook twice.
- Grab the second loop with the needle’s point and pull it through the first loop, creating a slip knot. Wrap the yarn around the hook again, grab it with the hook’s point, and pull it through the new circle.
- Continue creating chain stitches until the chain you created is about four times the length of your hook.
- Loop the yarn around the hook twice. This actually creates three loops. Go in through the first stitch of the previous row. Pull it out and loop the yarn around the hook again. Pull the three loops through the last loop.
- Loop the yarn around the hook twice. Again, this creates three loops. This time, skip a stitch and go in through the second stitch in the first row. Pull it out and loop the yarn around the hook. Pull the three loops through the last (created) loop.
- Continue until you reached the end of the first row, then, go back.
- Loop the yarn around the hook twice, creating three loops. Now, go through the newly created opening (it’s a large hole) in the second row. Come out and loop the yarn around the needle. Pull the three loops through the last loop.
- Continue this for five rows. About ten holes before you finish the sixth row, loop the yarn around twice and skip four or five holes (depending on the size of your button) before going in. This will create your button hole.
- Continue on as you were before for another five rows.
- When you get to your last row, tie a knot, then leave about three inches of yarn (that’s called a yarn tail) before you cut it. Use the yarn tail to tie the button to the end opposite of the button hole.
Did you make this DIY Crocheted Headband? Let us know how it went in the comments.
Audrey
Friday 15th of December 2017
ApotheCARE sounds like awesome stuff! I have to make sure I take really good care of my hair to keep it looking good. I live in the northeast, so it's especially important that I'm good to my hair in the winter.
Jennifer
Friday 15th of December 2017
Apothecare Hair Essentials sounds like a great line! I need to get some of this stuff. I take great pride in my hair, and lately, it hasn't been everything I want it to be.
Rachel
Thursday 14th of December 2017
These are nice im gonna try to make them
Desiree Lopez
Thursday 14th of December 2017
I've never heard of the ApotheCARE Essentials Hair Care before but I need to check them out! I'm always looking for products to make my hair look nice.
Crystal
Thursday 14th of December 2017
Winter has been rough on my hair. The lack of moisture has my hair looking dull and thin. The ApotheCARE sounds like a great line for the season, and the rest of the year too.