1920’s Lace Headband Crochet Pattern
From leopard print pants and faux fur to brightly coloured heels and boho headbands, the list of opportunities to express yourself through fashion is endless!
What You’ll Need
Taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and DK yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 101 Chains. {Note: Add or take away sets of 10 foundation chains if you’d like to create a smaller or bigger size.}
Row 1~ Chain 1. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the second chain from your hook.
Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next 100 chains. You should
have 101 stitches now.
Row 2~ Chain 1. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the same stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next stitch. *Skip 3 stitches, then crochet 7 Double Crochets into the next stitch. Skip 3 stitches, then crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next 3 stitches. Repeat from the * all across, making sure to crochet 1 Single Crochet in the last 2 stitches instead of the last 3 stitches.
Row 3~ Chain 2, then crochet 4 Double Crochets Together in the same stitch and across the next 3 stitches (You can find a helpful video tutorial of the Catherine Wheel Stitch below, which includes a 4 Double Crochets Together stitch tutorial).
*Chain 3. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next 3 stitches. Chain 3, then crochet 7 Double Crochets Together. (You can find a helpful video tutorial of the Catherine Wheel Stitch above, which includes a 7 Double Crochets Together stitch tutorial).
Repeat from the * all across, making sure to crochet 4 Double Crochets Together in the last 4 stitches, instead of crocheting 7 Double Crochets Together.
Row 5~ Chain 1. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the same stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next stitch. *Chain 3, then crochet 7 Double Crochets Together. Chain 3. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next 3 stitches. Repeat from the * all across, making sure to crochet 1 Single Crochet in the last 2 stitches instead of the last 3 stitches.
Row 6 – 9~ Repeat rows 2 – 5 once.
Row 10 – 11~ Repeat rows 2 – 3 once.
Row 12~ Chain 1. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the same stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into every stitch/chain across.
them together. Once
the band is slip stitched together, fold the slip stitched part towards
the inside.
Have a lovely day crocheting,
LBK63 says
Thanks so much for the lovely free pattern! I had to start it tonight. Got through row 8 and will finish tomorrow. Found one small typo: Row 6-11 should read Row 6-9 if I'm not mistaken. I'm really enjoying making this. 🙂
Olivia Kent says
Glad you're enjoying it! And thank you so much for letting me know about the typo, I'll fix it immediately 🙂
Judy, AKA as "The Hook and 'I' " says
Describing your style in one word: :"Feminine". Definitely ! 🙂
Olivia Kent says
Haha I completely agree Judy! 🙂
Taswmom says
I love this pattern! Two of my daughters want me to make their babies earwarmers, and I've found the pattern to use now! Thank you for sharing this pattern!
Beth P says
This is a gorgeous pattern. I've been looking for a wide headband pattern for sometime now… I do believe I just found it! Thanks bunches…
Hugs,
Beth P
Olivia Kent says
Awww, thanks Beth! 🙂
Debbie says
THANK YOU for an EASY-to-UNDERSTAND pattern! I have crocheted my whole life, but still have a hard time reading patterns, and prefer to just "wing it." I struggle reading all the codes: SC (single crochet or slip stitch?), DC, TLC, ACDC, haha…. after awhile I am totally OC-ADHD!!! What a difference seeing the word: "Single Crochet" made…. who knew. I am starting a purple one for my fashion-forward, yet totally feminine 20-something daughter!
Thank you Olivia, you are truly a HONEY for posting this!
Merry Merry!
Debbie
Olivia Kent says
Aww, I'm so glad you like the pattern and that you find it easy to understand! 😀
I'm sure your daughter will love it!
Olivia
Jane Rowell says
Hi there, I have definitely been trying to make this pattern but with no avail. I live in Canada so I had to convert the yarn type you were using as we do not sell this brand or type here. I used a #3 weight light yarn by Red Hart Brand, with the 5.00mm hook, but the work still comes out bulky and not delicate looking at all. 🙁 Was my conversion wrong? Should I be using a lighter weight yarn? a #2 or #1 perhaps? Any suggestions would be great as I'd like to make at least 5 of these for Christmas Gifts for friends this year.
Olivia Kent says
Hello Jane,
It should be giving the same result, since you're using the right weight! I'm not sure why it's not looking the same, sorry!
Wish I could have helped more,
Olivia
WhiteOrchid says
I'm new to crochet so I'm hopeless when selecting yarn. I found this website to help me with yarn selection. Maybe it will help. http://yarnsub.com/
CassieR says
Hi, I love this look but I'm having a question about the first row. Chain 101, sc in the second chain should give you 100 sts. So should I be chaining 102? Or should I be ending the row with 100 sts?
Aeptah says
if I read the pattern correctly, you would chain 101 and then to begin row 1 you would chain one and start your single crochets. Effectively, you will be changing 102 and then begin your single crochets in second chain from the hook.
Alexandra Richards says
I featured this in my Daily Dose of EyeLoveKnots Finds for December 8th. Thanks for the opportunity to share!
eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2014/12/daily-dose-of-eyeloveknots-finds_8.html
Anonymous says
I can't crochet but I would totally buy this! Do you sell them by any chance?
Olivia Kent says
So sorry, but no, I don't sell any finished items at the moment.
Olivia
nlolson03 says
On row four it says to crochet into the space or hole of the previous rows 7 double crochet together. I am so confused, am I suppose to just crochet into the middle of those previous stitches or is there a specific space/
Blynn Iyatunguk says
I am confused as well…where exactly am I supposed to place the stitches? I made it past the 4 double crochets in the space/hole in the middle of the 4 double crochets together stitches. I am stuck at the 7 double crochets in the space/hole in the middle of the 7 double crochets together stitches. HELLLP, please!
Jo Carol says
Did you figure it out or get a response? I'm stuck there also.
Lisa Councillor says
So frustrated , not sure what I’m doing wrong. Are the seven doubles supposed to look like popcorn stitches? I would love it more if it layed flat like yours does.
Elizabeth O'Sullivan says
A friend of mine asked for a headband and scarf. I just finished the headband using this pattern and now I'm using it to create a scarf…really excited to see how it comes out! Thanks for sharing. It really is a beautiful pattern.
Elizabeth O'Sullivan says
Just finished the scarf and the set came out great! Will be sharing this link on my blog!
Anonymous says
Thanks for this pattern, it's lovely, I'm making it in pastel green. Would you have this pattern as a chart ? I'm not sure about my row 3 ( my 7dctog starts from the top of the 7 dc cluster of previous row ) and I think i might see it more clearly as a chart. I'm also confused by "same stitch", when it's the beginning of a row, do you mean first stitch of the row, bottom of the turning chain ?
Sorry, I hope my questions make sense !!
Elise
Stella D says
I got stuck at the same place! Was not sure if the 7 Double Crochet Together is supposed to start at the first stitch of the 7 Double Crochet cluster? A chart pattern or YouTube tutorial would be really helpful . . . It is such a beautiful pattern. Thank you for sharing it Olivia, I just hope I can get it right 🙂
Claris says
I have been stuck at that same spot for about an hour 😅 Based on what you do for the rest of the row, I think there is an intended “skip 3 st” after the ch 3 of the 4dctog and you actually chain 3 in the top of the previous rows shell and then work the 7tog in the dip. That’s what I feel like it should be after being super confused at that same spot, not sure if it is correct? 🥹
Kris Phip says
Hi Olivia. Chained the 101 with worsted weight and a 5 mm hook, and it is huge. About right at 81. My concern is that I'm not a loose crocheter, and I have a pretty big head. Should I continue or go back and use a smaller hook? Thanks Kris
Olivia Kent says
Hello Kris,
If the 81 chains is the right for your head, it will work well! Your crochet tension could be looser than mine, and your yarn might be slightly heavier weight too.
Hope this helps,
Olivia
Courtney Hopkins says
I've got a tiny head and i tend to crochet pretty tight, i used 81 chains and the wrap fit perfectly on my tiny head.
Courtney Hopkins says
made this for my myself last night and wore it to school today, everyone absolutely loved it! Do you have a pattern variation to make this into a hat as well!?
Olivia Kent says
Hello Courtney,
So glad you love it!.. Unfortunately I don't have a hat featuring this stitch yet, but when I do, I'll be sure to let you know!
Olivia
Margaret says
It's a very pretty pattern. I am an experienced chrocheter and had difficulty to understand the pattern. You say I must repeat row 2-5 but that is not possible. I repeated row 4-5 until the headband was wide enough. I think there is a mistake in your pattern and it was also difficult to understand what you meant by crocheting 7 dc together. Your video wasn't a great help.
Jamie Baxter says
Margaret, the 7dc together is similar to doing a DC decrease however, instead of DC into 2 stitches then joining together, you're doing it through 7 so you will have 8 loops on your hook before you yarn over and draw through all 8 of them. It will look like an inverted shell (which is the point). With a shell you put 7 DC into 1 stitch, here you are making 7 DC culminate in 1 stitch. I had to watch the video to understand what was meant in the directions. Normally I see this referred to as a "cluster".
Jamie Baxter says
I am currently working row 5 but my pattern is not laying flat and has a bobble effect on the 7 DC worked into the single stitch on Row 4. I believe this is due to the skipping of the chain 3 spaces. Has anyone else had this issue? My work is starting to become crescent shaped. Not sure if this will resolve by the end. Suggestions? I also found the pattern to be too large at 101 chains and decreased by 10 as the pattern advises but now I feel perhaps I should have decreased by 20 given the size of the work so far.
Breanne Shaw says
Really wish there was a gauge or at least a finished diameter size so you can adjust if needed.
parul says
its really nice i like it
Lesli says
The count on the pattern makes the headband way to large for even an adult.
Dar Primeau says
I reduced to 81 chains
Also stuck on row 4 – not laying flat at all. So disappointed as it’s such a pretty pattern. I’m not getting it – no detailed visual or chart. I’ve been crocheting for many years too
Heidi Wilson says
Can you help me please. Thevcatgerine wheel stitches are turning out more like bubble stitches. I don’t know where I’m going wrong with the pattern. Many thanks.
Rawan says
I loved this pattern and woul love to thank you for the detailed information 😊😊😊