Sweet Nothings Crochet: HALF HERRINGBONE HEADBAND

Two beautiful Half Herringbone Headbands - free crochet pattern from Sweet Nothings Crochet

I've used this fantastic Half Herringbone crochet stitch for other articles of clothing and I thought I'd make this headband as well.

Find the cowl I've made using the same stitch here & here & here ; a beanie here & here ; a pair of gloves here and a handbag here 😀. Enjoy.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used about 50 gm of Lion Brand Ferris Wheel acrylic yarns with a 4.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue ; embroidery needle

For Indians : The yarn I've used is about as thick as our Vardhaman acrylic yarn.

You could use Anchor , Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal acrylic yarns

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Semco Spotlight yarn or Marvel 8-ply yarn (Australia).

Other yarns could be Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn. However the thinner the yarn, more the yarn requirement and lighter or more delicate the end result.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing :

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279839058772/ OR

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837764548/

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

1) This pattern is worked in a round and either side can be up down. We work in rounds, joining at the end of every round.

2) The round will be the circumference you need for your project and you will then work in rounds till you get the length you need for your headwear

3) There is no stitch count for this pattern - just the circumference needed

4) You can make a headband ; beanie, cowl or gloves using this stitch. Check the top of this blog for links.

Foundation Half double crochet (fhdc) : This is a unique way of starting a project directly with a row of double crochet stitches. Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Start Row / Round 1: with fhdc for as many stitches as you need for the circumference of your headband.

Keeping your chain row flat, join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Work Row 1 and then join to make a round

Note : How do I calculate the circumference needed?

Below see the chart (which is from the general head sizing chart link above).

See the size you want to make the headband, and work as many stitches needed.

So if its say a Small Adult, the circumference needed is 22". Now depending on the looseness/tension of your work and the stretch of your yarn, make the first fhdc row 22" and then join with a sl-st to make this your first round. Got it?

Head sizing chart to explain how to calculate sizes

Hhdc : Half herringbone stitch: In case the video does not, please go to https://youtu.be/pFifXoGVU3c

Round 2 : hhdc in the 1^st st & in each st all around ;

join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

and that's it - our pattern done.

Rep Round 2 till you have the width needed for your headband.

Repeat Round 2 till finished length reached

I am sure you can already see the beautiful slightly diagonal and complicated-looking stitch peeping through (but shhh 😉 .. only we know it isn't all that hard).

Rep Round 2 till you have the length you need for your project.

Finishing Ideas :

There are several ways to end your lovely project

1) Continue the pattern all the way to the end - i.e. to the length you want for your project ;

2) Work 1 sc in each st all around to finish (which is what I did) ;

3) Work sc and then you could work a round of Crab stitch all around the brim of your project.

If you choose to do this or Option #2, then please go back to the first round (i.e. the other side of the headband) and work the same pattern that end as well.

Crab Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet stitch : https://youtu.be/cG3crwyHPnk

Whatever you choose to do, this is a wonderful project.

Love this project - and made so many more of these using the wonderful LionBrand Mandala yarn .. have you started on yours as yet?

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I have a few pieces of headwear already made, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go