Sunday 2 December 2012

Crochet turban headband - FREE PATTERN

I like to wear my hair up but in this time of year it can get quite cold for the ears :) That's why I decided to make myself a warm turban headband.





Skill level: Easy
Abbreviations:  ch – chain
                                hdc – half double crochet

Pattern note: Chain 2 at beginning of the row counts as first half double crochet.

Row 1: Ch until it matches your head size.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each of the remaining ch, turn.
Row 3 - ?:  Repeat Row 2. Make as many rows as you wish but don't forget that this is going to be only half of the width of your headband.

At the end of the last row fasten off, leaving long end.


Finishing:

Here is a little video which will show you how to tie a headband.





Slowly take the headband off your head and sew both ends together and upper and lower part of the headband.




And voilà, here is your turban headband :)



Have a nice week!
Anja

41 comments:

  1. how many chains did you chain for your headband?

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hi BYorkStyles! I think I made 122 chains and I used 3mm crochet hook.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thanks so much for this pattern, I've been looking EVERYWHERE for this exact turban and this is perfect. The video is awesome too. Thanks again!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Do you chain to go around your head once or twice?!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I think twice. I got confused too then I realized if I only did it once its not going to work.

      Delete
    2. I'm so confused! Any clarification for this pattern would be great!

      Delete
  5. This is a wonderful pattern and headband. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Did you use 4 worsted weight yarn?

    ReplyDelete
  6. I am wondering what weight of yarn you used for this project. I am excited to try this pattern as looks exactly like what I have been searching for . I am new to the knitting and crocheting world so still need fairly straight forward projects.
    Thank you for your assistance with my questions,
    Julie
    juliekhacthel@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. I dont see the video

    ReplyDelete
  8. What type of yarn please?

    ReplyDelete
  9. The initial chain needs to wrap around your head TWICE, it should be simple from there!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I can't view the video

    ReplyDelete
  11. LOVE this headband and I've been looking all over for a pattern like this, thank you! However, I can't get the video to play :( HELP!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Oh! Just came on to my computer and the video played nicely...it wasn't working on my mobile. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  13. How did you sew the top and bottom piece together? I know you slip stitched the end together but how did you do the top and bottom? Thanks so much, love the pattern!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Great pattern, I made it quite fast and it look pretty at first try ! Thanks :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. I used an H hook and chained 150.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Hmmm video is not working on mobile or laptop????

    ReplyDelete
  17. H hook, chained 150 to start, 3 rows of hdc. Note: I marked chain number 75 before I started sewing the two halves together and started sewing from the center back whipstitching through each of the stitches; this ensured it was even stitching all the way around to the turban knot.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Is anyone else having issues with slip stitch causing the headband to be to restricted. There's no give in the headband. I've tried both the slip stitch and needle, but if your making this for someone how do you know if it's going to fit without getting there measurements. Is there another way to connect the two sections?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You could always use a button.

      Delete
  19. The video works fine in Explorer, but not in Firefox. If you can't see it, try watching it in a different browser.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Sorry, I accidentally sent 2 other comments before this one. Please respond to this one, I will be able to be notified you responded if you respond to this comment. My question is what size and type of yarn and crochet hook did you use?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hello, Happy New Year! I did not submit this pattern but I have used it successfully. I highly recommend www.yarn.com for their selection, quality, price and service. So far my favorite cotton yarn is:
      Cascade Yarns UltraPima, 100% Pima Cotton, 100grams / 3.5 oz. = 220 yards, 200 meters
      Appropriate hooks are 3.5mm to 4.5mm
      This particular yarn is Very Strong, Durable and Shiny. There are many colors to choose from.
      However, you may choose ANY sport or worseted weight Cotton yarn.
      I hope this is helpful information.
      (Cascade's UltraPima Cotton must really be seen to be believed; when compared to all the local retail yarn available in my city... it's quality amazes me and the price for 100grams of Cascade is usually equal to 50grams of my local retail yarn! Enjoy!!)
      Peace,
      Julie Hart

      Delete
  21. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I did one row of sc, then 3 rows of hdc in each stitch. It came out all curly and not at all looking like the picture. It won't lay flat on my head. This is my first crochet project so any advice is welcome!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. just check your tension in the chains, let them be a little loose

      Delete
  22. Do you make two peices, or one? because I dont know how you sew the entire back straight if its tisted in the back

    ReplyDelete
  23. I would like to make this, with two colors.. like one color on one side, and different on the other. Is there any special way I should go about doing this? Maybe at half on each row, switch colors? Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  24. I can't play the video. Are there written instructions on how to end this piece?
    Thank you

    ReplyDelete
  25. your instructions suck... you said to chain until it fits around the head...you need to clarify that the knot requires to be wrapped around the head TWICE.. now I have to start all over again... and btw to others reading this, the video can be seen once you hit the web version button at the bottom of the page....im highly upset I have to start this project all over again..

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You have probably given the best instructions. Although I still can't see the video no matter what I do, so I hope I can figure it out at the end. Sorry you had to start all over. Hope it worked out well for you.

      Delete
  26. A really wonderful pattern and headband. Thank you for sharing the pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  27. This is a wonderful pattern and Headband. I like it very much.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Thank you so much for this great pattern! I made one for my daughter 5 years ago which she wears all the time and I just made another one for my granddaughter. I really appreciate your tutorial video for how to make the twist.

    ReplyDelete