Crochet a cozy turban style headband with this free pattern, offering a stylish blend of comfort and flair for the ultimate hair accessory.
Don't let chilly weather ruin your style. Crocheting a turban style headband is a beautiful and practical way to combine fashion with function, perfect for any season. These free patterns provides step-by-step instructions to create a chic headband that not only keeps your ears warm but also adds a stylish touch to your outfit. Suitable in winter, the design features a striking twist at the front, reminiscent of a classic turban, which gives it an elegant and sophisticated look.
How To Crochet Turban Style Headband
With just basic crochet stitches and some soft, cozy yarn, you can crochet a headband that's both fashionable and comfortable. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this crochet project is sure to impress.
Tip:
To ensure your turban style headband fits perfectly, measure your head circumference and adjust the starting chain length accordingly for a custom fit.
Material
Step-by-Step Guide to Crocheting a Turban-Style Headband
Introduction
In this pattern, you will learn how to crochet a beautiful turban-style headband. The instructs using an 8-ply acrylic yarn with a 5mm crochet hook, but you can adapt based on your available materials. The headband is worked in one piece, so no sewing is required at the end.
Materials Needed
- 8-Ply Acrylic Yarn (double-stranded)
- 5mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Yarn
- Use a double strand of 8-ply yarn. You can either use two balls of yarn or pull from both the inside and outside of one ball.
- Join the two ends together and treat them as one strand.
2. Create the Foundation Chain
- Make a slipknot and chain 60. Adjust the number of chains according to the size of the headband (for an adult, 60 chains are generally sufficient).
3. Join into a Circle
- Straighten out the chains to avoid twists.
- Slip stitch to join the chains into a circle.
4. Round 1: Half Double Crochet
- Chain 2 and work half-double crochets (HDC) in each chain around.
- You should have 60 stitches at the end of the round.
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 2 to join the round.
5. Rounds 2-5: Double Crochet
- Chain 3 at the beginning of each round.
- Work double crochets (DC) in each stitch around.
- You should have 60 stitches in each round.
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join each round.
6. Final Round: Half Double Crochet
- Chain 2.
- Work half-double crochets in each stitch around.
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 2 to join.
- Cut the yarn leaving a tail, pull through to secure.
7. Secure and Weave in Ends
- Knot the end to secure and weave in both the beginning and ending tails using a darning needle.
8. Create the Turban Twist
- Cut a new strand of yarn about 15-20 inches long. Fold the headband so the seam is at the center.
- Fold one end of the headband in and the other end in, pushing the center so it creates a twist.
- Tie the long strand of yarn around the twist to secure it tightly, and double knot it.
9. Wrapping the Center
- Wrap the remaining yarn around the twisted section for a neat look.
- Secure the end by tying it with the initial end you left out, and weave in the ends to hide them.
Conclusion
Your turban-style crochet headband is now complete! This headband is perfect for keeping warm in style and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.