Crochet Pattern: Checkered Headband
By Rachel – 3 CommentsThis checkered headband is from the Crochet Pattern: Classic Headband Set (all sizes). Crochet this headband for a child or use the instructions in the pattern to adjust it to fit any head size. Be sure to grab a measuring tape to measure the circumference of the wearer’s head for best fit. Keep in mind that your yarn may stretch.
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Finished Size: 18” (45.5 cm) circumference, 1 1/4” (3 cm) wide – children size
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Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (small amount) Crochet Hook G (4.00 mm) Measuring tape |
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Gauge
11 sts = 2 1/4”
3 rows = 1 1/4’’
Gauge Swatch: 2 1/4’’w x 1 1/4’’h (5.5 cm x 3 cm) ch 16.
Row 1: dc in sixth ch from hook, (ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch) across: 6 dc
Row 2 – 3: ch 4, turn, (skip 1 ch, dc in next dc, ch 1) across, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch: 6 dc
Finish off.
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Crochet Pattern: Headband Round 1: ch 90 or until the chain is the circumference of the wearer’s head (must be an even number of chains), sl st in first ch made, being careful not to twist chain: 90 ch Round 2: ch 4, skip 1 ch, (dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 45 dc Round 3 – 4: ch 4, skip 1 ch, (dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 45 dc Finish off. |
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Does this stretch? I like headbands kinda tight but too much use stretches them out. Tips?
Depending what yarn you use, it’ll stretch. You can sew a small strip(s) of elastic to the inside if you like.
The first few headbands I made a couple years ago were 100% cotton and they did stretch out. I preferred cotton because I use them to keep the hair off my face and to absorb sweat when I work out in my gardens. (I live in the south!) I used elastic thread and wove it through the crochet so there was no right or wrong side to the headbands.
Then, I tried a couple of yarns with elastic IN them, e.g., Cascade’s Fixation (cotton & elastic), Knit Picks’ Risata (cotton, wool, elastic), Bernat’s Baby stretch (acrylic, cotton, elastic) with fantastic results. Absolutely love my new headbands! These yarns also make great can cozies — especially in the summer when the cans sweat so much!