Crochet Lace Headband Pattern
These beautiful lace headbands are so much fun to make, and quite lovely to wear. In this free pattern, you can learn how to make your own handmade crochet lace headband pattern. These are a quick and easy project that you can enjoy wearing, or gifting.
Beautiful Crochet Lace Headband
If you are looking for some fun and free summer crochet headband patterns, then look no further! These lace headbands are so beautiful, and the simple headband can add a lot to your outfit, no matter the time of year.
These crochet headbands provide such cute detail, with the delicate lace design, that you can enjoy wearing these lace headbands yourself, making them for a last-minute gift, or even selling them at your local craft fair.
I love these crochet lace headbands because they don’t take very long to make, you don’t need much yarn to make them, and they are so lovely when finished, adding that extra pop to your style. These crochet headbands are a great project that you can enjoy making for many different reasons.
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My Favorite Lace for Headbands
I have often made crochet doilies over the years. In fact, they are one of my favorite things to make. These lace headbands are very similar to crochet doilies in that they have a lot of intricate detail to them, but don’t worry, they are not difficult to make.
I love these lace headbands because they are so intricate, yet beautiful, making them the perfect gift, or item to wear yourself. Not only are these lacey headbands beautiful, but they are also practical in a sense that they keep your hair out of your face, which of course is ideal.
Before you Begin
Before you start making your own handmade lace headbands, there are a couple of things you will want to consider. The main thing you will want to know before you get started in the head size of the person you are making the headband for.
This will be very helpful to you in getting the headband to turn out the right size. If you do not know the exact head measurements of the person you are making the headband for, never fear. I have an estimated size chart below that will help you out, or you might consider adding elastic or a long tie strap so that there is a little bit of wiggle room in sizing.
Crochet Lace Headband Free Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate/advanced
Finished Measurements
The final headband measures approx 16 inches long and 2 inches wide plus tie straps. However, you can adjust the finished size easily by making sure your tie strap is plenty long enough. Here are the recommended sizes based on the age of the person you are making it for, so that they will enjoy a comfortable fit.
Age | Head Circumference | Headband Measurement
Adult Size 21-23 inches
Little Girl 15-18 inches
Baby Headbands 14 inches
Please note that this pattern is written in US Terms
Materials:
Cotton crochet thread
3.5 mm crochet hook or size E crochet hook
Scissors
Abbreviations
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
st/sts – stitch/stitches
How to Make Crochet Lace Headbands
Crochet Lacy Headband
Round 1: ch 4 sts, in the 4th chain from the hook, make 2 dc sts, ch 2, 3 dc sts.
Round 2: ch 3, turn. In the ch 2 work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc sts. Dc in the last st of the previous round.
Repeat row 2 until your headband measures your desired size. I made 53 of these stitches.
Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same st, in the last ch 2 space worked, make 6 dc sts. Turn. Ch 1, sc in the side of the next dc, and sc in the next st. *In the next st, make 7 dc sts, sc in the next two sts.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the other end. At the end, make 6 dc sts in the ch 2 space, turn. Work from * to * across the other side. Join with a sl st to the top of the first st.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in between the last two sc sts, ch 1, (dc in the next dc, ch 1) repeat 2 times more, ch 5, in the same space, work (dc in the next dc, ch 1) 3 times. *Sc in the space between the next sc sts. Dc in the next dc, (ch 1, dc), repeat 6 times more.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the other end. When you reach the end, make ch 1, (dc in the next dc, ch 1) repeat 2 times more, ch 5, in the same space, work (dc in the next dc, ch 1) 3 times. Repeat from * to * until you reach the beginning. Join with a sl st.
Round 5: ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 6 sts, sc in the top of the ch 5 space, ch 5, sc in the same st, ch 6, sc in the next sc st, ch 6, sc in the 5th dc (the top of the shell), *ch 8 sts, sc to in the top of the next shell st.* Repeat from * to * across until you reach the other end. Ch 6, sc in the next sc st, ch 6 sc in the next ch 5 space, ch 5, sc in the same st, ch 6, sc in the next sc st, ch 6, sc in the top of the next shell st. Repeat from * to * until you reach the beginning. Join with a sl st.
Round 6: ch 1, working around the next ch sts, make 6 sc sts, skip to the next ch space, make 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in the same space, make 6 sc in the next ch space, in the next ch space, make 6 sc sts. *In the next ch space, make 4 sc sts, ch 3, then make 4 more sc sts in the same ch space.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the other end. In the last two chain spaces on this side, make 6 sc sts in each, then work 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in the ch 5 space at the end. In th next two ch spaces, make 6 sc sts, then repeat from * to * across the other side. In the last ch space, make 6 sc sts. Join with a sl st to the first st. Finish off and weave in the ends.
Tie Straps: Join the cotton thread to the end of your headband. Make a chain, approximately 81 sts long. In the 2nd ch from your hook, make a sl st, sl st in each of the remaining chain spaces, until you reach the headband again. Repeat these steps with the other side to finish.
Special Stitch Instructions
In order to make the special stitches in this pattern, you will want to start off by making sure you know some basic crochet stitches. The main crochet stitches you need to know include a chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet stitch, and double crochet stitch. If you do not know these stitches, or need a refresher, be sure to check out my Learning How To Crochet Tutorial before trying this pattern.
Once you know these basic crochet stitches, you can easily follow the pattern above to make the special stitches. Don’t worry, it’s not difficult at all once you have the basics down.
Tips and Tricks for Crochet Headbands
How to Sew Elastic Band onto the Project
If desired, you can add an elastic band onto your headband to hold it closed rather than using the tie straps. To do this, you will want to use some thin elastic, and make a small sewn tube out of the same color fabric as the yarn you are using.
Once your tube is created, fish your elastic through the tube holding onto one end, so that it doesn’t get lost in the tube. Sew the elastic in place at both ends of the tube, then either using your sewing machine or hand stitch the elastic band onto each side of your headband at the base.
Attaching to an Elastic Hair Tie
If one size fits all isn’t true for you, or you prefer to use an elastic band rather than ties, you can also use an elastic hair tie. To do this, crochet one side of the hair band to the base of your headband, then if desired you can tie a knot in the hair band before crocheting the other size to your lace headband.
With the elastic hair tie now attached, you can easily slide the headband on and off, without worrying about the tie.
Crochet Lace Headband Pattern Copyright
Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!
Handmade Crochet Lace Headband Pattern
Making your own lacy headbands are so much fun, and they can add such an elegant accent to your outfit. With this quick and easy pattern, you can enjoy making a crochet lace headband in your own color preference. These are a great item to make for yourself, give away as a gift, or even sell at a craft market.
Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my free crochet lace headband pattern! I hope that you will give it a try, and I hope you love making these beautiful creations!
Happy Crocheting!
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Crochet Lace Headband Pattern
Materials
- Cotton crochet thread
- 3.5 mm crochet hook or size E crochet hook
- Scissors
Instructions
- Round 1: ch 4 sts, in the 4th chain from the hook, make 2 dc sts, ch 2, 3 dc sts.
- Round 2: ch 3, turn. In the ch 2 work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc sts. Dc in the last st of the previous round.
- Repeat row 2 until your headband measures your desired size. I made 53 of these stitches.
- Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same st, in the last ch 2 space worked, make 6 dc sts. Turn. Ch 1, sc in the side of the next dc, and sc in the next st. *In the next st, make 7 dc sts, sc in the next two sts.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the other end. At the end, make 6 dc sts in the ch 2 space, turn. Work from * to * across the other side. Join with a sl st to the top of the first st.
- Round 4: ch 1, sc in between the last two sc sts, ch 1, (dc in the next dc, ch 1) repeat 2 times more, ch 5, in the same space, work (dc in the next dc, ch 1) 3 times. *Sc in the space between the next sc sts. Dc in the next dc, (ch 1, dc), repeat 6 times more.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the other end. When you reach the end, make ch 1, (dc in the next dc, ch 1) repeat 2 times more, ch 5, in the same space, work (dc in the next dc, ch 1) 3 times. Repeat from * to * until you reach the beginning. Join with a sl st.
- Round 5: ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 6 sts, sc in the top of the ch 5 space, ch 5, sc in the same st, ch 6, sc in the next sc st, ch 6, sc in the 5th dc (the top of the shell), *ch 8 sts, sc to in the top of the next shell st.* Repeat from * to * across until you reach the other end. Ch 6, sc in the next sc st, ch 6 sc in the next ch 5 space, ch 5, sc in the same st, ch 6, sc in the next sc st, ch 6, sc in the top of the next shell st. Repeat from * to * until you reach the beginning. Join with a sl st.
- Round 6: ch 1, working around the next ch sts, make 6 sc sts, skip to the next ch space, make 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in the same space, make 6 sc in the next ch space, in the next ch space, make 6 sc sts. *In the next ch space, make 4 sc sts, ch 3, then make 4 more sc sts in the same ch space.* Repeat from * to * until you reach the other end. In the last two chain spaces on this side, make 6 sc sts in each, then work 2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc in the ch 5 space at the end. In th next two ch spaces, make 6 sc sts, then repeat from * to * across the other side. In the last ch space, make 6 sc sts. Join with a sl st to the first st. Finish off and weave in the ends.
- Tie Straps: Join the cotton thread to the end of your headband. Make a chain, approximately 81 sts long. In the 2nd ch from your hook, make a sl st, sl st in each of the remaining chain spaces, until you reach the headband again. Repeat these steps with the other side to finish.
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