Kathleen Headband. Houndstooth with a Twist Earwarmer Pattern.
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Here’s how it works.
The Kathleen Headband, is a pretty and functional earwarmer you can wear during the cooler weather.
I’ve made this pattern available in a few different sizes from small child to adult large.
There is a video tutorial too, to help you with the construction of the earwarmer.
I have also included instructions on how to make this headband narrower (if you prefer a narrower width headband. I personally like it a little wider so I can pull it over my ears (I do not like cold wind in my ears!) and then I tuck the edges under when I wear it on warmer days.
I hope you enjoy making this free pattern!
Kathleen Headband. Houndstooth with a Twist Earwarmer Pattern.
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn [7 oz (198g), 364 yds (333 m)] 100 % Acrylic, [4] Medium Weight Yarn
- Colors: Color A: Aran (White) and Color B: Gold (Yellow)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Yardage Used: 1.60 oz (45 g) and 83 yds (76 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
Beginner-Easy
Finished Size
The width is measured at the back of the earwarmer. This headband will stretch approximately 1 to 2 inches.
Small Child (3-5 years): 20 inches before being twisted (17 inches after being twisted). 3.5 inches wide.
Child (6-10 years): 22 inches before being twisted (19 inches after being twisted). 4 inches wide.
Teen (Adult Small): 23 inches before being twisted (20 inches after being twisted). 4.5 inches wide.
Adult Medium: 24 inches before being twisted (21 inches after being twisted). 5 inches wide.
Adult Large: 25 inches before being twisted (22 inches after being twisted). 5 inches wide.
Gauge
approximately 10 sts in 4 inches and 10 rows in 4 inches
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size of your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
Color A – White
Color B – Yellow
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Helpful Tutorials
Houndstooth Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Helpful Video Tutorials
Houndstooth with a Twist Video Tutorial on YouTube
Notes
- This project is worked in rows and then seamed with a twist, to form the finished earwarmer
- Change yarn colors on the last yarn over of the last dc stitch of each row. After changing colors, I did not carry my yarn for this project I finished it off at the end of the rows and wove in the ends. I do not recommend working over the other color yarn because it will decrease the elasticity you need for the headband to fit on the head.
Kathleen Headband. Houndstooth with a Twist Earwarmer Pattern.
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Small Child (3-5 years) Earwarmer Pattern
Finished headband circumference is 17 inches and it will stretch to approximately 18-19 inches and 3.5 inches in height.
R1: Color A: Ch 51, sk 1 ch, *1 sc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [50]
R2: Color B: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color A on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [50]
R3: Color A: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [50]
R4-R9: Rep R2 and R3. At the end of R9, finish off and leave a long tail for seaming.
Weave in all your yarn ends except for the long tail you left at the end of the final row. Watch the video tutorial here for how to assemble the earwarmer.
Child (6-10 years) Earwarmer Pattern
Finished headband circumference is 19 inches and it will stretch to approximately 20-21 inches and 4 inches in height.
R1: Color A: Ch 55, sk 1 ch, *1 sc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [54]
R2: Color B: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color A on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [54]
R3: Color A: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [54]
R4-R10: Rep R2 and R3. At the end of R10, finish off and leave a long tail for seaming.
Weave in all your yarn ends except for the long tail you left at the end of the final row. Watch the video tutorial here for how to assemble the earwarmer.
Teen (Adult Small) Earwarmer Pattern
Finished headband circumference is 20 inches and it will stretch to approximately 21-22 inches and 4.5 inches in height.
R1: Color A: Ch 59, sk 1 ch, *1 sc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [58]
R2: Color B: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color A on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [58]
R3: Color A: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [58]
R4-R12: Rep R2 and R3. At the end of R12, finish off and leave a long tail for seaming.
Weave in all your yarn ends except for the long tail you left at the end of the final row. Watch the video tutorial here for how to assemble the earwarmer.
Adult Medium Earwarmer Pattern
Finished headband circumference is 21 inches and it will stretch to approximately 22-23 inches and 5 inches in height.
R1: Color A: Ch 61, sk 1 ch, *1 sc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [60]
R2: Color B: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color A on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [60]
R3: Color A: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [60]
R4-R13: Rep R2 and R3. At the end of R13, finish off and leave a long tail for seaming.
Weave in all your yarn ends except for the long tail you left at the end of the final row. Watch the video tutorial here for how to assemble the earwarmer.
Adult Large Earwarmer Pattern
Finished headband circumference is 22 inches and it will stretch to approximately 23-24 inches and 5 inches in height.
R1: Color A: Ch 63, sk 1 ch, *1 sc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [62]
R2: Color B: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color A on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [62]
R3: Color A: *1 sc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** across. Change to Color B on the last yarn over of the last dc of the row. Ch 1, turn. [62]
R4-R13: Rep R2 and R3. At the end of R13, finish off and leave a long tail for seaming.
Weave in all your yarn ends except for the long tail you left at the end of the final row. Watch the video tutorial here for how to assemble the earwarmer.
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