This dainty headband is easy to work up, and perfect for those who are just starting to experiment with crochet thread.

This crochet pattern and picture tutorial is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download both the pattern and tutorial here on Ravelry as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF.

Difficulty:
Beginner/Easy
Techniques used: shell stitch, surface slip stitching, single crochet, double crochet

How long does this project take?: about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your skill and speed.

Materials Needed:
1.9mm (#5) steel hook, or hook needed to obtain measurements
25-30 yards Aunt Lydia’s #10 Crochet thread in Bright Coral, Silver, Light Peach, white, or colors of your choice
1 yard of 3/8” or 1/4” ribbon per headband in color of your choice
ribbon needle, and yarn needle
scissors
fray check or clear nail polish
30 Opaque White Luster 8/0 seed beads per headband as written
Flexible beading needle

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Additional Terms you’ll need to know:
Shell = 6 dc in same st

Gauge:
Each shell should measure just a little over 3/4” in width.

Measurements:
Finished headband should measure about 11 1/2” long by 1 1/4” tall as written. This should fit most 0-3 month old babies.

Additional Notes:
-ch-1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.
-If you make your headband with beads: In order for your beads to show up on the right side of your headband it is imperative that you follow the method that I show off in the video on my site. It is different than the way most people attach their beads.
-Increase by 2 beads for each shell you plan to add if you are increasing the size of the headband. String your beads onto your working thread with a bead needle before you begin this project.