crochet twist headband pattern

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This Crochet Twist Headband Pattern is full of texture and looks store bought! I will show you how to make this cozy headband to keep your ears warm and cozy.

It is quick to make and perfect for last minute gifts. The finished size fits most. They will be a huge hit with friends and family.

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The sleek and comfy headband only takes a few hours to make, so it is a great project for an evenings crochet.

Details of the Crochet Twist Headband

Crochet ear warmers help you stay warm and on-trend during the colder weather. This headband is designed to be both light-weight and super stretchy, making it perfect for all-day wear.

The unique texture of the headband is made by using crochet post stitches, which give it a beautiful textured look. The simple twist detail adds a stylish edge to the design, making it a great gift for any fashion-conscious family members!

crochet twist headband pattern

How to get the Pattern for Crochet Twist Headband

  • Free Written Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the Instructions for this headband
  • Printable PDF: Adfree printable PDF pattern with 6 pages including all details. Thank you for your support! – Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy

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Yarn for Crochet Headbands

This ear warmer pattern is written for a DK weight yarn, or a Light Worsted yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. Both weights worked beautifully for me when making the samples.

You will need approx. 150m of yarn.

One of my testers used a bulky yarn and a larger hook size and the pattern worked out great!

Materials

  • King Cole Luxury Merino DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 50g/140m (1 ball) or/
  • Rico Design Creative Soft Wool Aran, 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool, 100g/300m (approx. 130m)
  • 5mm Crochet Hook
  • Yarn Needle

Tension

22 sts and 11 rows over 4in [10cm] x 4in [10cm] over pattern using yarn recommended and 5mm hook

Measurements

The head circumference measurements given are a guideline only.

The headband is very stretchy and will fit most sizes easily. Pattern includes 2 sizes with size small in brackets ()

Small/medium – 18in to 20in [46 – 51cm] wide and 4in [10cm] depth

Medium/large – 21in to 23in [53 – 58cm] wide and 4in [10cm] depth

Abbreviations

Wrong Side – WS

Right Side – RS

Chain – ch

Double crochet – dc

Stitch – st

Repeat – rep

Special Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Yarn over, insert hook from the front around the post of the next dc in the row below from right to left and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull 2 loops (2 loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops.

Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Yarn over, insert hook from the back around the post of the next dc in the row below right to left and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull 2 loops (2 loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops.

Notes

  • Pattern is written in US crochet terms.
  • The pattern is written for a DK weight yarn or a light Worsted weight yarn. if you use a different weight yarn, you may need to adjust the amount of rows made in section 1 and 3.
  • You will work the pattern in 3 sections. Section 1 is worked in pattern, section 2 is divided into 2 sections which are then crossed over and joined again, section 3 is then worked in pattern. You will join centre back seam to finish.
  • Pattern is written is one size for Medium/Large size with adjustments for Small in brackets () after row 3.
  • Count your stitches as you go to help keep track!

Instructions for Crochet Twisted Headband Pattern

Section 1

Chain 23

Row 1 (WS): 1 dc into 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch to end, turn – 21 sts

Row 2 (RS): Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of next st) to end, working last BPdc around beg ch , turn – 21 sts

Row 3 (WS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 BPdc around post of next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st) to end, working last FPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 21 sts

For size small you will work rows 4-17

For size large you will work rows 4-19

Rows 4 – (17) 19: Rep rows 2 & 3

Row 20: Rep row 2, turn. You are ending on a RS row – see picture 1

Section 1 is now complete and you will now work section 2

Section 2 – part 1

Row 21 (WS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 BPdc around post of next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st) 5 times, turn – 11 sts You will be working on these 11 sts for part 1

Row 22 (RS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of next st) to end, working last BPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 11 sts

Row 23 (WS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 BPdc around post of next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st) to end, working last FPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 11 sts

Rows 24 – 35: Rep rows 22 & 23 ending on a WS row Extend loop and cut yarn. You will be working with this loop later – see picture 2

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Section 2 – part 2

With WS still facing you, rejoin yarn to last st worked at base of part 1 – see picture 3 (By joining yarn to st at base of part 1, you are creating an extra stitch for part 2 to give you 11 sts)

Row 21 (WS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 BPdc around post of next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st) 5 times, working last FPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 11 sts You will be working on these 11 sts for part 2

Row 22 (RS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of next st) to end, working last BPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 11 sts

Row 23 (WS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 BPdc around post of next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st) to end, working last FPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 11 sts

Rows 24 – 35: Rep rows 22 & 23 ending on a WS row. Fasten off yarn – see picture 4

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Section 3

Cross part 1 over part 2 and return hook to loop and re-join yarn. Turn so that you now have RS facing ready for next row to begin – see pictures 5 & 6

Row 36 (RS): Ch 2, (1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of next st) 4 times, 1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of last st of part 1 and around post of 1st st of part 2 together (which creates a decrease), (1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of next st) to end, working last BPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 21 sts Continue to work pattern across joined sections

Row 37 (WS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 BPdc around post of next st, 1 FPdc around post of next st) to end, working last FPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 21 sts

Row 38 (RS): Ch 2, miss st at the base of ch 2, (1 FPdc around post of next st, 1 BPdc around post of next st) to end, working last BPdc around beg ch 2, turn – 21 sts

Row 39 – (52) 54: Rep rows 37 & 38. Fasten off yarn

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Finishing

Join centre back seam by whip stitching together. Weave in all threads.

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4 Comments

  1. Hi, Carmen. This ear warmer is beautiful. I have a question for you: You list 2 yarns in materials, but it looks like you’re only using one strand and I don’t see directions to change yarns. Are you just offering alternatives?

    1. Hi Marcie! Apologies for any confusion! I was listing the 2 yarns that I used to make my samples – a light aran weight and a dk weight. The pattern is suitable for both! (one strand only)

  2. I found this pattern to be a little confusing. You give instructions at first for 2 sizes however the pattern is not consistent and really written for just one size. Not sure if the Ravelry pattern is any better, but I don’t want to take the chance. It’s unfortunate because it really is a pretty headband.

    1. Thank you for feedback! The adjustment for sizing is a small adjustment (For size small you will work rows 4-17. For size large you will work rows 4-19) It is a super stretchy headband and working less rows will make it slightly small in width. I have added the extra info in the post:)

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