Crochet X-Twist Headband Pattern

The Crochet X-Twist Headband is a perfect accessory for adding a touch of style and warmth to your outfit. This trendy headband features a unique X-twist design that not only looks cute but also keeps your ears cozy during chilly days. Whether you're going for a casual look or dressing up for a special occasion, this headband is a versatile piece that will surely elevate your fashion game. With its soft yarn and comfortable fit, you'll love wearing this headband all day long. Give your hairstyle a chic upgrade with the Crochet X-Twist Headband and stay stylish with a touch of warmth!

Difficulty

Materials Needed

• Approximately 60, 100, 125 yards #4 worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice. Try Red Heart Super Saver in “Burgundy“, “Grey Heather“, or “Soft White“. Alternatives are Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, or Loops and Threads “Impeccable” yarn from Michael’s.
• 5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
• 4mm (G) hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Stitches Used

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet

Additional Terms

• Spike st: using relaxed tension, insert hook into front loop of stitch from 2 rows below, draw up a loop, complete as you would a regular single crochet.
• FLO = front loop only
• RS = Right Side
• WS = Wrong Side
• sp/sps = space/spaces
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• prev = previous
• sk = skip

Gauge

Measurements

• Child: 9″ long by 3″ tall
• Adult Small/Medium: 11″ long by 4” tall
• Adult Large/X-Large: 12″ long by 4″ tall

Additional Notes

• -Ch 1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.
• -Use relaxed tension especially when working the spike stitches or your piece will start to roll in on itself. A little “rolling” is expected but it should easily flatten out by the time you add the scalloped trim.
• -I have included “right side” and “wrong side” references to help you keep things straight when cutting and reattaching your yarn (after row 8 for adult sizes, and after row 6 for child size). This step of cutting and reattaching the yarn is purely cosmetic. I like the “right side” of my work facing as often as possible because it looks more professional in my opinion.
• -This pattern can be increased or decreased by starting chain numbers divisible by 4, i.e., 56, 64, 68, 88.

Berry Cute X-Twist Headband Pattern (US Terms)

Adult Sizes: Small/Med, Large/X-Large

• Ch 72, 80,
• Row 1 (WS): sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (36 [40] sc, 35 [39] ch-1 sps)
• Row 2 (RS): sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining st to end of row, ch 1, turn (71, 79)
• When working the following row you will be crocheting in the front loop only. When you complete row 4 you will be working into the “back” loop from this same row, but since it will be facing you at that time it’s called the front loop.
• Row 3 (WS): working in FLO, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (71, 79)
• Row 4 (RS): sc in first st, *spike st through front loop of next st from row 2 sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (36 [40] sc, 35 [39] spike sts)
• Row 5 (WS): working in FLO, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (71, 79)
• Row 6 (RS): spike st through front loop of sc from row 4, sc in next st, spike st through front loop of sc from row 4; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (35 [39] sc, 36 [40] sc spike sts)
• Row 7 (WS): working in FLO, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (71, 79)
• Row 8 (RS): sc in first st, *spike through front loop of next st from row 6, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (36 [40] sc, 35 [39] spike sts)
• Fasten off.

In the following row you will work every other stitch in the FLO.

With RS facing, attach yarn to opposite end of row (See Additional Notes),

• Row 9 (RS): sc in first st, *working in FLO, sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (71, 79)
• Row 10 (WS): sc in first st, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; rep from * across. (36 [40] sc, 35 [39] ch-1 sps)
• Gauge check: headband should measure 3” wide

• Row 11 (RS): sk st, 5dc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp, *sk st, 5dc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across, final sl st will be worked in turning chain at end of row.
• Continue slip stitching evenly down raw side edge to bottom of headband,
• Row 11 continued (RS): sk st, 5dc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp, *sk st, 5dc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across, final sl st will be worked in side of sc stitch at end of row. (18, 20 shells)
• Gauge check: headband should measure 4” wide.
• Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Braided Detail

You will now use the surface slip stitch technique to add the braided detail just below your scallops.

• sl st between rows 1 and 2, and rows 9 and 10. Slip stitch across the end of the headband to avoid cutting your yarn if you so choose.
• Fasten off leaving 15” tail for sewing headband together. See assembly instructions near bottom of page.

Child's Size

• Ch 60,
• Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (30 sc, 29 ch-1 sps)
• Row 2: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining st to end of row, ch 1, turn (59)
• Row 3: working in FLO, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (59)
• Row 4: sc in first st, *spike st through front loop of next st from row 2, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (30 sc, 29 spike sts)
• Row 5 (WS): working in FLO, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (59)
• Row 6 (RS): spike through front loop of sc from row 4, sc in next st, spike through front loop of sc from row 4; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (59 sts: 29 sc, 30 spike sts)
• Fasten off.

In the following row you will work every other stitch in the FLO.

With RS facing, attach yarn to opposite end of row (See Additional Notes),

• Row 7 (RS): working in FLO, *sc in first st, sc in next st, working in FLO, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. (59)
• Row 8 (WS): sc in first st, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; rep from * across. (30 sc, 29 ch-1 sps)
• Gauge check: headband should measure about 2 1/4” wide.

• Row 9 (RS): sk st, 5 hdc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp, *sk st, 5 hdc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across, final sl st will be worked in turning chain at end of row.
• Continue slip stitching evenly down raw side edge to bottom of headband,
• Row 9 continued (RS): sk st, 5 hdc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp, *sk st, 5 hdc in ch-1 sp, sk st, sl st in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across, final sl st will be worked in turning chain at end of row. (15 shells)
• Gauge check: headband should measure 3” wide.

Braided Detail

You will now use the surface slip stitch technique to add the braided detail just below your scallops.

• sl st between rows 1 and 2, and rows 7 and 8. Slip stitch across the end of the headband to avoid cutting your yarn if you so choose.
• Fasten off leaving 15” tail for sewing headband together.

Assembling Your X-Twist Headband

I have a picture tutorial illustrating these assembly steps over in this post.

1. Lay your headband flat, right side (with the texture) facing up, so it is a tall, skinny “I”-shaped rectangle.

Step 1: Lay your headband flat, right side (with the texture) facing up, so it is a tall, skinny “I”-shaped rectangle.

Step 3: Fold the end of the band in half sideways creating a U wrapping around the right side of the rectangle.

Step 2: Fold the “I” in half, bringing the bottom up to the top, so your top and bottom ends line up. You will be looking at the “wrong side” of the headband.

3. Fold the end of the band that you brought up to the top in half sideways creating a U. The sideways U should wrap around the right side of the rectangle.

Holding the pieces together, flip your headband over.

4. Next, fold the top part of the piece in half again. You will now have 2 interlocking sideways U shapes.
5. Use the 15″ tail to sew the ends together securely, then weave in the remaining tail.
6. Flip your headband right-side out so the pretty texture shows.