An Old Favorite Twisted Headband
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An Old Favorite Twisted Headband is crocheted with Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 7 mm hook. You may remember this pretty stitch pattern from when I used it last year in two other free crochet patterns featuring the Lemon Peel Stitch.
The lemon peel stitch is a very easy stitch to crochet. It is created by alternating single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches across every other row. It creates an interesting fabric that is sturdy and warm and pretty to look at.
You can get the free patterns for An Old Favorite Crochet Hat and Scarf below:
An Old Favorite Crochet Hat
An Old Favorite Crochet Scarf
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband Crochet Pattern
The lemon peel stitch is also commonly known as the griddle stitch. If you like making hats crocheted from the top-down, my Lilian Hat Pattern uses the lemon peel stitch and is available in 11 different sizes, from Preemie all the way to adult large. The Lilian hat is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. You will find the free pattern for the Lilian Hat here.
The cake yarn I used for this project was given to me by King Cole. It has a lovely neutral base with flecks of rainbow color. It is soft and warm and I love how the little blips of bright red, yellow and blue pop in and out of the finished stitches.
There are a few different shades available in this pretty cake yarn: Jelly Bean (4165), Red Velvet (4167), Pistachio (4166), Sugar Plum (4164), Liquorice (4163), Toffee (4162), Raspberry Ripple (4161) and Marshmallow (4160). You can see all the yarn colors currently available here.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: King Cole. Twirly Tweed Chunky. (affiliate link) 150 g (5.29 oz) and 222 yds (203 m). 80% Premium Acrylic, 18% Wool and 2% Viscose. Bulky Weight Yarn [5]. Machine wash, permanent press cycle (Gentle Wash at 40 Celcius). Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Dry clean, any solvent.
- Colors: 1 skein in Marshmallow (Shade: 4160)
- Crochet Hook: 7 mm Furls Streamline Wood (Ebony) (affiliate link)
- Finished Project Yardage: Ear Warmer: 44 g (1.55 oz) and 6.45 yds (59.5 m).
- Scissors, Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle), Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy (Beginner Friendly)
Finished Size
Small Child Twisted Headband (Age 3-5 years ) 3 inches X 16 circumference
Child Twisted Headband (Age 6-10 years) height 3 inches X 17 circumference
Teen Twisted Headband (Adult Small) height 4 inches X 18 circumference
Adult Twisted Headband (Medium) height 4 inches X 19 circumference
Adult Twisted Headband (Large) height 4 inches X 20 circumference
Gauge
Approximately 8 rows per 3 inches and 8 sts per 3 inches, worked in pattern stitch.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
R – row
RS – right side
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
If you are new to crochet, you can always refer to my How to Crochet Guide and Crochet Stitches and Symbols for more information. For my crochet video tutorials, subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.
Stitch Anatomy
Quick Stitch Guide
Slip Knot and Starting Chain
How to Join a New Ball of Yarn
Simple Closing Method for Hats
Whip Stitch Seam
Notes:
- Multiple of 2 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
- Stitch Name: Griddle Stitch aka Lemon Peel Stitch and the Soft Moss Stitch
- When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
- You may customize the headband height by working the repeat of R2 and R3 as many, or as few, times as you wish.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband Pattern Instructions
This project is crocheted back-and-forth in rows using the lemon peel stitch.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband
Size: Small Child (3-5 years)
Using your 7 mm hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 44, sk the first ch, 1 sc in the next ch. *1 dc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [22 sc, 21 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [21 sc, 22 dc]
R3: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in the first dc. *1 dc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [22 sc, 21 dc]
R4-R7: Rep R2 and R3
R8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [21 sc, 22 dc]
R9: 1 sc in each st across. Finish off, leaving a 7 inch tail of yarn for seaming. [43 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband
Size: Child (Age 6-10 years)
Using your 7 mm hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 46, sk the first ch, 1 sc in the next ch. *1 dc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [23 sc, 22 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [22 sc, 23 dc]
R3: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in the first dc. *1 dc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [23 sc, 22 dc]
R4-R7: Rep R2 and R3
R8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [22 sc, 23 dc]
R9: 1 sc in each st across. Finish off, leaving a 7 inch tail of yarn for seaming. [45 sc]
Proceed to Finishing Instructions.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband
Size: Teen (Small Adult)
Using your 7 mm hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 48, sk the first ch, 1 sc in the next ch. *1 dc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [24 sc, 23 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [23 sc, 24 dc]
R3: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in the first dc. *1 dc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [24 sc, 23 dc]
R4-R9: Rep R2 and R3
R10: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [23 sc, 24 dc]
R11: 1 sc in each st across. Finish off, leaving a 7 inch tail of yarn for seaming. [47 sc]
Proceed to Finishing Instructions.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband
Size: Adult Medium
Using your 7 mm hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 50, sk the first ch, 1 sc in the next ch. *1 dc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [25 sc, 24 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [24 sc, 25 dc]
R3: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in the first dc. *1 dc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [25 sc, 24 dc]
R4-R9: Rep R2 and R3
R10: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [24 sc, 25 dc]
R11: 1 sc in each st across. Finish off, leaving a 7 inch tail of yarn for seaming. [49 sc]
Proceed to Finishing Instructions.
An Old Favorite Twisted Headband
Size: Adult Large
Using your 7 mm hook (or size required for gauge):
R1: RS: Ch 54, sk the first ch, 1 sc in the next ch. *1 dc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [27 sc, 26 dc]
R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [26 sc, 27 dc]
R3: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in the first dc. *1 dc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next dc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [27 sc, 26 dc]
R4-R9: Rep R2 and R3
R10: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). *1 sc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next sc**. Work from * to ** across. Turn. [26 sc, 27 dc]
R11: 1 sc in each st across. Finish off, leaving a 7 inch tail of yarn for seaming. [53 sc]
Proceed to Finishing Instructions.
Finishing Instructions for All Twisted Headband Sizes
You have 2 options. You can make a twisted headband and close it up like this. Or, you can make this a flat seamed headband following the instructions below in Option 2.
Option 1: Twist-Front Ear-Warmer Seaming Technique Photo Tutorial
Option 2: Flat Seam Ear Warmer. Finish off leaving a 6-inch tail of yarn for seaming. On a flat surface, with the right sides facing, fold your project in half bringing the first and last rows together and lining up the stitches. Thread your yarn end on a yarn needle and work through both layers; whipstitch (view tutorial here) once for each stitch. Once you have finished seaming the twisted crochet ear warmer headband, weave in any remaining ends securely.
Weave in any remaining ends securely.
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