I’m going to tell you the truth…I haven’t always liked crochet headbands. Don’t get me wrong! There are tons of beautiful patterns out there, but with my fine hair, and the fact that I can never get them to stay on my head, I just gave up.
If that sounds like you, you’re in for a treat. Not only do I have a free crochet headband pattern that works for all you fine haired folks, I’m going to share a trick to get it to stay!
I had the idea to try a super fine weight yarn to make a headband that wasn’t so chunky, but quickly discovered that meant it needed some width. And so, the Susie headband was born.
This is a super simple pattern uses the moss stitch which creates a nice dense fabric, but with lots of drape…exactly what I was looking for in a crochet headband!
This is an easy pattern, suitable for advanced beginners. The stitch itself is completely beginner friendly, but working with super fine weight yarn can be tricky if you’ve never tried it. If you would prefer a more beginner friendly tutorial, be sure to check out my free moss stitch washcloth pattern.
Ok, I hear you. You’re here for the trick to get your crochet headbands to actually stay on your head. I present to you, Viva Decor ABS Sock Stop. You know those grippy pads on the bottom of your fuzzy socks? Yup, same stuff. We’ll apply this to the inside of the headband to provide more grip so it actually stays in place.
Materials
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You’ll want to select a super fine weight yarn (look for the 1 on the label) that is soft against your skin. I recommend merino wool, cotton, or bamboo. Acrylic is totally fine too, but we all know some are scratchier than others.
Recommended Yarns (Approximately 175 yards needed.)
- Yarn Bee Authentic Hand Dyed in Elysian Dusk (This is what I used in the pattern.)
- Malabrigo Sock Yarn (Pricier, but worth every. single. penny. Seriously, you’ll love it.)
- Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Hand Painted
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Abbreviations
This tutorial uses US crochet terms
- Stitch(es): st(s)
- Skip: sk
- Chain: ch
- Single crochet: sc
Pattern Notes
Gauge: 30 stitches x 28 rows = 4″ in Moss Stitch
Your final piece should measure about 5.5″ wide and 18″ long, before seaming.
Headband Pattern
If you’d like to see photos of this stitch, check out my Moss Stitch Washcloth Pattern. This skinny yarn was impossible to photograph clearly!
To begin, chain 44.
Row 1: sc in the 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch. Rep from * to end. Your last sc should land in the last ch.
Row 2-125: Ch 2, turn. Sc in the ch 1 space from the previous row, *ch 1, sk sc from previous row, sc in ch 1 space from previous row, repeat from * to last ch 1 space, ch 1, sc in space between last sc and turning ch.
You can adjust the length by working more or less rows as needed.
Fasten off leaving about an 18″ tail for seaming.
Seaming
I definitely recommend watching the video for this part!
Lay your headband horizontally, right side facing you and bring the short ends together. (Note: The moss stitch is reversible, but depending on the yarn you used, you make prefer one side over the other.)
Position the short ends so they overlap by half. Fold the top piece so it wraps around the opposite side of the bottom piece. Repeat with bottom.
Adjust as needed to ensure the edges are even.
Thread your yarn needle, and sew all four layers together. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Flip your headband right side out.
Adding Sock Stop
This step is optional if you’re one of those lucky souls that don’t have issues keeping your headbands in place.
Try on your headband, and determine the spots where it likes to slip. For me it’s the back of my head and a little on the top sides.
Give your Sock Stock a good shake, and squeeze several small dots on the inside of your headband where you need it most. (Be sure it’s the inside! Don’t ask me how I know.) I don’t recommend running a line the full length of the headband, as this will adjust the stretch.
Make sure it’s super dry before you try your headband on. I waited about 48 hours to be on the safe side.
And there you have a super cute, non-slip crochet headband! I hope this trick worked for you. It was a game changer for me!