Catherine Crochet Headband

The Catherine Crochet Headband comes in two sizes - because you're always the right age for a beautiful handmade headband!

It's a very quick project, made with a small amount of yarn - which means you can make one to match every outfit!

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This pattern is offered in two sizes: for small children, and for tweens to adults. The only difference is the number of starting chains! My 10 year old is pictured above wearing the tween/adult size.

US - H, 5.0mm hook - Susan Bates

100 yds 4-Medium weight yarn (recommended: Lily Sugar'n Cream
50 yds each in 2 colors

Sizes: Child (Teen/Adult)

Helpful Links and Tutorials

Crochet Abbreviations

aj v slovenčine

Changing Colors for Striped Rows

CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet

Seamless finishing

Special Stitches:

dc7tog - yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook, [yo and insert hook in next hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook] 6 times, yo and pull through all 8 loops on hook.

dc4tog - yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook, [yo and insert hook in next hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook] 3 times, yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook.

dc3tog - yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook, [yo and insert hook in next hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook] 2 times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Note:

If you would prefer not to use the CSDC stitch, you can instead ch 3 or use your preferred first double crochet substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1 (WS): With Color A, ch 47(57), skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the next 2 chs, *skip 3 chs, 7 dc in the next ch, skip 3 chs, sc in the next 3 chs; rep from * until 4 chs remain, skip 3 chs, 4 dc in the last ch finishing last st with Color B, turn. Do not break Color A.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, *ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in the next 3 sts; rep from * until 4 sts rem, ch 3, dc4tog, turn.

Row 3 (WS): (CSDC, 3dc) in first st, *skip the ch-3, sc in the next 3 sc sts, skip the ch-3, 7 dc in the dc7tog; rep from * ending with sc in the last 2 sts, finishing last st with Color A, turn. Break Color B.

Row 4 (RS): CSDC in first st, dc3tog, *ch 3, sc in the next 3 sts, ch 3, dc7tog; rep from * until 2 sts rem, ch 3, sc in the last 2 sts, do not turn.

Edging:

Staying on RS, turn the headband 90 degrees clockwise to work into the end. Working into the center of the side, make 7 dc sts (shell).
Turning headband another 90 degrees, sl st in each st of the opposite side (the original ch sts) to end of the row.
Turning another 90 degrees, work another 7 dc shell into the center of the second end.
Turning 90 degrees one last time, work a sl st into each st of the Row 4. When you get the end, break yarn and use the seamless join to finish off, sewing into the first dc of the first shell. Weave in ends.

Ties:

Ch 40. Pull working loop big and remove hook. Thread the starting end through the center dc of one of the end shells, and pull through until it's at the working loop. Re-insert hook, and sl st in each ch to end. Break yarn and finish off, tying ends together and trimming nicely. Repeat on other side.

Have a great weekend everybody! I love to read your comments, and remember, you are my pattern testers, so let me know if have any questions! I hope you like this one!

The Fine Print

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Comments

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Vioilet

July 20, 2012 at 10:18 am

Lovely stitch and colors! Thank you for the tut and pics.

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Learnto Crochet

July 20, 2012 at 10:26 am

Thank you!

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Jan

July 20, 2012 at 10:36 am

Thanks so much for posting this lovely free pattern, perfect for my 7 year old grandaughter who has lots of hair! Kind regards

4

Diane

July 20, 2012 at 1:02 pm

I'm working on one now. Quick, easy, and BEAUTIFUL! I love it! Thanks for creating! = )

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Mel

July 24, 2012 at 8:04 am

Thank you, this crocheted up so quickly (one night watching tv) and will make a 4 year old girl happy. It's a beautiful pattern. Thanks for sharing!

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moogly

July 24, 2012 at 8:20 am

Thank you all! I'm so glad you all like it. 😀

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Deema

August 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Thanks so much for this pattern! I need a headband to keep my hair out of the way at school, since my bangs are always in the way! Thanks again and i hope you have a great day/night.

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  moogly
  
  August 28, 2012 at 3:33 pm
  
  You are very welcome! You too! 😀
  
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Lauren

December 04, 2012 at 7:37 pm

I'm definitely going to try this! I've been searching and searching for a headband pattern for my sister's Christmas gift.

Ironically, her name is Catherine! Is there a reason this pattern is called "Catherine Crochet?"

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  moogly
  
  December 04, 2012 at 8:34 pm
  
  Hi Lauren! 😀 I named it Catherine because the spiky stitch pattern is called the Catherine Wheel Stitch. Why it's named that I have no idea! I hope your sister likes it!
  
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Linh

December 27, 2012 at 12:55 am

Thank you so much for the pattern, I love your choice of colors too! I try it right away and finish within 45 minutes during my lunch time at company though I'm a beginner. Wish you and family a happy new year! I'm looking forward to your new pattern 🙂

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wowsmarties

January 17, 2013 at 9:45 am

Can you please provide a video tutorial for this...

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  moogly
  
  January 17, 2013 at 9:56 am
  
  For the Catherine Wheel Stitch? I can definitely add it to the list!
  
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LisA

June 28, 2014 at 9:57 am

These are fabulous! I am sharing on my blog!!! I love these colors....thank you so much for sharing!

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Kelly

July 12, 2014 at 9:13 pm

What a *smart* pattern for a break from bigger projects! Thanks so much!

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  Tamara Kelly
  
  July 14, 2014 at 10:27 am
  
  😀 Thank you Kelly!
  
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gail watkins

November 17, 2014 at 4:50 pm

Im looking for the granny square headband/ear warmer. how can I get the pattern

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  Tamara Kelly
  
  November 17, 2014 at 5:24 pm
  
  Hi Gail, I'm afraid I don't have that one that I know of.
  
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Jamie ong

January 14, 2015 at 7:47 am

Hi...I'm currently doing this headband & I'm at a lost. In row 1, you mentioned about changing colors but in rows after that, there's no more. I hope you can help me find my way back. Thanks!

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  Tamara Kelly
  
  January 14, 2015 at 8:00 am
  
  Hi Jamie! You change colors again at the end of Row 3, the instructions are at the end of that line. 🙂
  
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Nicole H

March 15, 2015 at 2:49 pm

I don't understand how to "dc7tog over the next 7 sts." Can anyone help me out?

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  Nicole H
  
  March 15, 2015 at 3:37 pm
  
  Nevermind, I tried it and I think I got it right 🙂
  
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    Tamara Kelly
    
    March 16, 2015 at 9:20 am
    
    😀 Glad to hear it!
    
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Denise Charpentier

September 08, 2021 at 10:27 am

Bonjour, j'ai achete sur Ravelry, un de vos modeles et je n'ai encore rien recu, est-ce normal ou quoi...

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  Tamara Kelly
  
  September 09, 2021 at 9:46 am
  
  Hi Denise! I would check on your Ravelry library and see if it went there! 🙂