X-Twisted Headband Freedom - this will make cozy ear warmer!

My favorite technique for headbands is the x-twist on the front. I really love this effect and it so easy to create it. This eyes-catching twist is made by sewing the two edges together which is actually the seam.

When I chose the pattern for these headbands I knew I had to make a headband with simple pattern but add something extras. I decided to use knit-like effect and the bobble stitch - they together are perfect to create a wonderful pattern!

The X-Twisted Headband Freedom is a crochet pattern that will keep your ears really warm. There is a crochet video tutorial to show you this wonderful pattern.

VIDEO TUTORIAL
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This is a great way to learn a new pattern and make a wonderful item while you practice. I hope you love it as much as I do!

I can’t even tell you how happy I am to be sharing this pattern with you! And how happy I am to give this amazing headband to my girl.

How long will this X-Twisted Headband Freedom take to make?

In about 1 hour, with one skein, you could have completed this wonderful headband with this amazing knit-like pattern and x-twist effect. And it could be as a perfect gift!

The colour choice was also easy – I picked a burgundy colour ball to match it with the jacket. And they look gorgeous together, aren't they?

Let’s get started to make this perfect pattern!

Headband Freedom Directions

For this women/teenage size you will need:

Palma Fibre Freedom – 75 % baby alpaca, 25% polyamide, 50g/120m – 1 skein

Optional: some sparkling thread. I used Drops GLITTER

The crochet hook 4.0 mm.

This Headband is made as a one panel (crocheted as a one part) – twisted and sew in the middle

Size: bellow there is a pattern for teenage girl size, the head measurement 21.2 inch / 54 cm, this one fits also to me. The headband can easily be adapted to a smaller size or bigger size just by making the starting chain longer or shorter.

Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners

US crochet term:

SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SC – single crochet
HDC - half double crochet
DC - double crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP - repeat
YO – yarn over

Special stitches used – see video tutorial: a bobble stitch = 5dc cluster

Pattern Notes

1) Before you start take a measurement of your head. Crochet the number of chains until you reach the measurement taken.

2) The direction shown are for woman/teenage size 21.2 inch head measurement but can be easily converted into bigger size or smaller size – just by making the starting chain longer or shorter.

3) A Ch 3 at beg of the row counts as dc throughout.

TEENAGE GIRLS / WOMAN SIZE

Pick up the 4.0 mm crochet hook and let’s make a slip knock.
Ch65

R1: ch1, hdc into the 3rd ch from your crochet hook. 64 hdc across to the end.
You will have 65 hdc in the row. Turn your work.

R2: ch1, hdc into the 1st st.
Now you will place hdc in the 3rd loop only! The 3rd loop is hidden under the back loop.
1hdc into each st across, each hdc is placed to 3rd st.
You will have 65 hdc in the row. Turn your work.

You make a lovely knit-like effect!

R3: ch1, hdc into the 1st st.
Place hdc in the 3rd loop only! As you turn your work, the 3rd loop is in front of the front loop now.
1hdc into each st across, each hdc is placed to 3rd loop.
You will have 65 hdc in the row. Turn your work.

R4: in this row you will make a bobbles.

Optional: you can add some shiny thread to make a lovely sparkling effect (this is what my daughter loves :))

Make sure you work in the 3rd loop only.
ch3 (it counts as 1dc), skip 1st, work a bobble into next st = 5dc cluster, ch2
rep: *skip 1 st, 5dc cluster into next st, ch2* repeat from * to * around till end of the row, 1 dc into the last st (into the 3ch from beg of R3), turn

R5: ch1, 1sc into each st across, turn (65 sc)

R6: the row with bobbles
ch3 (it counts as 1dc), skip 1st, work a bobble into next st = 5dc cluster, ch2
rep: *skip 1 st, 5dc cluster into next st, ch2* repeat from * to * around till end of the row, 1 dc into the last st (into the 3ch from beg of R3), turn

R7: ch2, 1hdc into each st across, turn (65 hdc)

R8: ch1, hdc into the 1st st.
Now you will place hdc in the 3rd loop only! The 3rd loop is hidden under the back loop.
1hdc into each st across, each hdc is placed to 3rd st.
You will have 65 hdc in the row. Turn your work.

R9: ch1, hdc into the 1st st.
Place hdc in the 3rd loop only! As you turn your work, the 3rd loop is in front of the front loop now.
1hdc into each st across, each hdc is placed to 3rd loop.
You will have 65 hdc in the row. Turn your work.

R10: ch1, sc into the 1st st.
Place sc in the 3rd loop only!
1sc into each st across, each sc is placed to 3rd loop.
You will have 65 sc in the row.

The right side:

I also like the wrong side - what do you think? Isn't it also perfect to wear? You can easily use this headband as a reversible:

HOW TO MAKE X-TWIST

To make this simple x-twist, you’ll first crochet a rectangle and then fold it and sew to secure the ends together. The way you fold the ends together is what creates the twist.

Lay your headband the right side facing up. Bring the ends of the headband together so half of one end is against half of the other end.

Wrap each side around the other side of the headband: fold each end towards the center of the work. Then fold one end in half and next, fold the other end in half. Slide the two folded ends together and even out the stitches.

It should have four edges lined up. Using the long tail from above, thread it on the large yarn needle. Sew the four edges together, weave yarn back and forth through all four layers. End off yarn, weave in ends. Turn your headband the right side out and smooth down.

THE FINAL SIZE MEASUREMENT:
The headband 3,94 inch / 10 cm high, 17,32 inch / 44 cm long around the head

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