Create Your Own Cozy Crochet Winter Cables Headband with This Comprehensive Guide

The Crochet Winter Cables Headband is a delightful accessory that will keep you cozy and stylish throughout the chilly season. With its intricate cable design and soft yarn, this headband is perfect for adding a touch of warmth to your winter outfits. Whether you're going for a walk in the snow or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this headband will not only keep your ears warm but also elevate your winter style.

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Materials Needed

Yarn

Drops Merino Extra Fine, 100% wool, yarn group B, color 01 (off white), 1 skein (105 m)

Other Supplies

3 mm and 4 mm hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Stitch Markers

Gauge

16 sts = 10 cm (width)

Customization Information

There’s no information about rows, because it’s customizable. All the information is in the pattern.

Size Chart

Width = 10 cm

Length = adjustable

Stitch Key (US Terminology)

bpdc = back post double crochet

ch = chain

chs = chains

dc = double crochet

fo = fasten off

fpdc = front post double crochet

fptc = front post treble crochet

pu = pull up

RS = right side

sc = single crochet

sk = skip

st = stitch

sts = stitches

slst = slip stitch

slsts = slip stitches

yo = yarn over

WS = wrong side

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Back Post Double Crochet: yo, insert hook in front of post (from back to front) yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 remaining loops.

Front Post Double Crochet: yo, insert hook behind post (from front to back), yo, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 remaining loops.

Front Post Treble Crochet: yarn over twice, insert hook behind post (from front to back), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Notes

Use a 4 mm hook unless it says otherwise.

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

I used a turning chain of 2 at the start of each row because it gives me straighter edges with the cabling. If you find that your square is cinching on the edges, you may choose to increase to a turning chain of 3.

Pay special attention to when you are working behind your stitches in row 5. If you accidentally work in front the whole time, you will not get the braided look.

Instructions

Row 1 (RS): ch 18, starting in 3rd ch from hook and working in the back bumps of the ch, dc across, turn. (16)

Row 2 (WS): ch 2, dc 2, bpdc 12, dc 2, turn. (16)

Row 3 (RS): ch 2, dc 2, sk 4, fptc 4 in next 4, fptc in front into 4 sk sts, fpdc 4, dc 2, turn. (16)

Row 4 (WS): ch 2, dc 2, bpdc 12, dc 2, turn. (16)

Row 5 (RS): ch 2, dc 2, fpdc 4, sk 4 sts, fptc 4 in next 4, fptc behind into the 4 sk sts, dc 2, turn. (16)

Repeat rows 2-5 until the desired length. The last row has to be row 2 or 4.

Finish off.

Band Instructions

Work with a 3 mm hook.

Row 1: ch 17, starting in the 2nd ch from hook and working in the back bumps of the ch, sc across, turn. (16)

Row 2 and 3: ch 1, sc across. (16)

Finish off.

Right sides facing, weave the yarn in every second st on both ends. Pull the yarn so the band wrinkles, and secure the yarn.