Crochet Braided Headband Pattern

Hello Autumn! What better way to kick off this beautiful season than to crochet this super easy braided headband… I am absolutely obsessed with this crochet pattern! Designing this was a complete joy, and I hope you enjoy making this as much as I did! This crochet pattern is versatile and can be made in any color you desire. And as a bonus, I designed this braided headband crochet pattern in two sizes! Child and Adult! So if you want to make one for you daughter or granddaughter, its right here for you! This headband is on trend and fashionable and makes the perfect Birthday or Christmas present.

This 3 Strand Braided Headband pattern consists of only Half Double Crochet and Single crochet stitches. Used in different ways, this creates the amazing braided detail within the braid itself. Within this blogpost I will be showing you just how easy it is so make with an easy to follow picture tutorial! Both sizes work the same, with just a few small changes to the patterns for sizing.

So sit back, relax and crochet this easy headband with me!

Let’s dive into the deeds:

Before you start with this beautiful crochet braided headband, here are some important things to know and some background around this pattern.

The Detail of the Braided Headband Crochet Pattern

You’ve probably seen that I love working in the 3rd loop of the Half Double Crochet! I seem to be using it in almost everything I create these days (like my baby blanket crochet pattern 🙂 ), but only because it makes this beautiful stitch that looks as if the rows are more braided than crocheted. The back of the headband is made out of alternating between half double crochet and single crochet, which leaves almost a lacey look and feel to the crochet headband!

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• Twisted headband crochet pattern
• Quick and easy Beanie crochet pattern
• Messy Bun Hat crochet pattern
• Infinity Scarf crochet pattern
• Cozy Cowl crochet pattern

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The pattern level:

This crochet braided headband pattern is an Easy crochet pattern. You need to know the following:

• How to read a pattern
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Working into the 3rd loop of a Half Double Crochet
• Decreasing Half Double Crochets

You will most likely make more than one! This headband crochet pattern is also great for that pesky scrap yarn that gets left over after other projects are done. You can also make each of the 3 strands in different colors! I think that would look incredible!

Some FAQ and answers:

Can I adjust the size of the Braided Headband crochet pattern?

I’ve designed this pattern to fit an average adult female and average child head size. So if you need any other sizes, please feel free to let me know and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

What size yarn do I need?

For this pattern I used Himalaya 100% Acrylic Everyday Worsted #4 Worsted weight / Aran yarn in the color Mustard yellow. You will need at least 100g/ 3.5oz (165m/ 180yards) of worsted weight yarn. Use the color and yarn you prefer. If you live in South Africa, you can order this yarn from I love Yarn from their online shop by clicking on this link!

Or if your in the USA or any other country, you can used something like Caron Simply Soft or Red Heart with Love Yarn.

Let me know if you have any other yarn or size related questions by leaving a comment down below!! 🙂

The materials needed for the crochet braided headband?

You will need the following materials:

• 100g/ 3.5oz (165m/ 170yards) of #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn. I used Himalaya Everyday Worsted in the color Mustard Yellow.
• Size 6mm Hook (US J/10 )
• Measuring tape
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Let’s get started!

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~Nadine

Braided Headband Crochet Pattern

This pattern is written in US Terms

Patten Level:

Easy / Skilled Beginner

Materials:

• 100g/ 3.5oz (165m/ 170yards) of #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn. I used Himalaya Everyday Worsted in the color Mustard Yellow.
• Size 6mm Hook (US J/10 )
• Measuring tape
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• 3^rd loop Hdc = Work into the 3^rd loop of the Half Double Crochet
• Hdc2tog = Half Double Crochet 2 sitches Together / Decrease 2 Half Double Crochets
• Sl st = Slip Stitch
• St(s) = Stitch(s)
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd* = Round*
• R* = Row*

Special Stitches:

3^rd Loop of the Half double crochet:

When looking at the half double crochet, you will see that in this pattern the 3^rd loop is in the back of your work (the side facing outward). The loop is located just below the stitch where you would insert your hook for a normal half double crochet.

Hdc2tog (Half double crochet 2 together):

Yarn over and insert hook into designated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook). Again, Yarn over and pull through only 1 loop. Once more, Yarn over and insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through only 1 loop (5 loops on the hook). Lastly, Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.

Gauge:

Gauge is not particularly important for this pattern.

Finished Size:

Adult:

Width x Length: 10cm / 4in  x 27cm / 10.5in

Diameter: 54cm / 21in 

Child:

Width x Length: 10cm / 4in  x 24cm / 9in

Diameter: 50cm / 19.5in 

Notes:

• You will be able to make 1 x Adult size and 1 x Child size with 100g/3.5oz of yarn.
• This crochet pattern is written in two sizes: child and adult size. Both patterns are stated below. If you would like to crochet only the child size please scroll down past the adult size. The child size starts with a chain of 41 and the adult size starts with a chain of 51.
• Make 3 pieces of the strips mentioned below in the first part of the pattern. Then continue on to the attaching of the braids section.
• The strips of the braided headband is worked around the foundation chain and in continuous rounds.
• Place a stitch marker in the first st of your rounds. This makes it easier to find the first stitch when completing the round.

Braided Headband Crochet Pattern:

Adult Size

Braid strps: (Make 3)

Please scroll to bottom of page for pic tutorial

Foundation Chain: ch51

Rnd 1: hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in each ch across until the last ch, 4hdc into last ch, turn so you can continue to crochet down the bottom of the ch, hdc across until you reach the 1^st st, 3 hdc into the first ch. (104hdc)

Rnd 2: hdc in the 3^rd loop only around until you reach the 1^st st of the rnd (104hdc)

Rnd 3: sc in the 3^rd loop only around until you reach the 1^st st of the rnd, sl st into the 1^st st of the round. (104sc)

Leaving a long tail, finish of two of the tree strips, but keep the yarn attached to the third one!

On the last strip, crochet only until you have 3 stitches left before the stitch marker / first stitch. This makes your stitch count perfect for attaching.

Attaching the braid strips:

You will now lay the 3 strips next to each other, making sure the one that still has the yarn attached to it is on the far right.

You will now be working in rows.

Row 1: ch1, sc into the same st, 4sc across the top of the braid. Now attach the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 4sc across. (Aim to make them as centre as possible on the top of the braid) Next, do the same as you did with the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 4sc across. Ch1, turn (15sc)

R2: hdc into the 1^st st, *sc,hdc* rep from *to * across the row (you will end with a hdc), ch1, turn(8hdc,7sc)

R3: sc into the 1^st st, *hdc,sc* rep from *to * across the row (you will end with a sc), ch1, turn(7hdc,8sc)

R4 – 8: repeat Row 2 and 3 alternatively until you reach row 9.

R9: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 9 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (13)

R10: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 7 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (11)

R11: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (9)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for securing the ends.

Now comes the fun part! Braiding the strips!

Lay you work in front of you and braid the 3 strips like you would braid your hair. Fold your two outside pieces over the middle strip, alternating between right and left. Make sure not to braid to lose or tight.

When you can’t braid anymore, use a stitch marker in each strip to mark out the top 4 stitches which you will crochet into to attach the 3 pieces.

Your piece must now face right side (side with little braids on the front) toward you with the stitch markers at the top.

Attach your yarn to the first st on the far right piece:

R1: ch1, sc into the same st, 4 sc across the top of the braid. Now attach the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 4sc across. (Aim to make them as centre as possible on the top of the braid) Next, do the same as you did with the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 4sc across. Ch1, turn (15sc)

R2: hdc into the 1^st st, *sc,hdc* rep from *to * across the row (you will end with a hdc), ch1, turn(8hdc,7sc)

R 3: sc into the 1^st st, *hdc,sc* rep from *to * across the row (you will end with a sc), ch1, turn(7hdc,8sc)

R4 – 8: repeat Row 2 and 3 alternatively until you reach row 9.

R9: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 9 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (13)

R10: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 7 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (11)

R11: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (9)

Do not finish off.

To attach the two sides together

• Lay the piece right side facing you and bring the two short sides together.
• Connect the pieces together with a slip stitch and then continue slip stitching down the entire side to secure the headband together.

Finish off, and weave in all the ends securely.

Child Size

Braid strips: (Make 3)

Please scroll to bottom of page for pic tutorial

Foundation Chain: ch41

Rnd 1: hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in each ch across until the last ch, 4hdc into last ch, turn so you can continue to crochet down the bottom of the ch, hdc across until you reach the 1^st ch, 3 hdc into the first ch. (82hdc)

Rnd 2: hdc in the 3^rd loop only around until you reach the 1^st st of the rnd (82hdc)

Rnd 3: sc in the 3^rd loop only around until you reach the 1^st st of the rnd, sl st into the 1^st st of the round. (82sc)

Leaving a long tail, finish of two of the tree strips, but keep the yarn attached to the third one!

On the last strip, crochet only until you have 2 stitches left before the stitch marker / first stitch. This makes your stitch count perfect for attaching.

Attaching the braid strips:

You will now lay the 3 strips next to each other, making sure the one that still has the yarn attached to it is on the far right.

You will now be working in rows.

Row 1: 4sc across the top of the braid. Now attach the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 3sc across. (Aim to make them as centre as possible on the top of the braid) Next, do the same as you did with the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 3sc across. Ch1, turn (12sc)

R2: hdc into the 1^st st, *sc,hdc* rep from *to * across the row (you will end with a sc), ch1, turn(6hdc,6sc)

R3 – 8: repeat Row 2 until you reach row 8.

R9: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 6 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (10)

R10: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 4 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (8)

R11: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 2 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (6)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for securing the ends.

Now comes the fun part! Braiding the strips!

Lay you work in front of you and braid the 3 strips like you would braid your hair. Fold your two outside pieces over the middle strip, alternating between right and left. Make sure not to braid to lose or tight.

When you can’t braid anymore, use a stitch marker in each strip to mark out the top 4 stitches which you will crochet into to attach the 3 pieces.

Your piece must now face right side toward you with the stitch markers at the top.

Attach your yarn to the first st on the far right piece:

Row 1: ch1, sc into the same st, 3 sc across the top of the braid. Now attach the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 3sc across. (Aim to make them as centre as possible on the top of the braid) Next, do the same as you did with the middle piece by sc into the next st and then 3sc across. Ch1, turn (12sc)

R2: hdc into the 1^st st, *sc,hdc* rep from *to * across the row (you will end with a sc), ch1, turn(6hdc,6sc)

R3 – 8: repeat Row 2 until you reach row 9.

R9: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 6 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (10)

R10: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 4 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (8)

R11: hdc into 1^st st, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 2 sts, hdc2tog, hdc into the last st, ch1, turn (6)

Do not finish off.

To attach the two sides together

• Lay the piece right side facing you and bring the two short sides together.
• Connect the pieces together with a slip stitch and then continue slip stitching down the entire side to secure the headband together.

Finish off, and weave in all the ends securely.

Picture tutorial for the Braided Headband strips:

Round 1:

After making the desired length of foundation chain, crochet along the chain in the top loop. When you reach the last chain, insert 4 hdc into the same chain and turn your work so can now hdc into each of the bottom chains. Then when you reach the first stitch, place 3 hdc into the same stitch as the first hdc. You will continue to work in rounds.

Round 2 & 3:

For round 2 and 3 you will be working into the 3rd loop only of the half double crochet. In round 2 you will hdc into the 3rd loop and in round 3 you will sc into the 3rd loop. In the picture below you will see where to locate the 3rd loop which is on the back of your strip just beneath the “V” you normally work into.

Please leave a comment down below if you found this pattern to be easy and helpful!

Have a blessed day!! 🙂