How to crochet MERINO X-Twisted Herringbone Headband - this will make cozy ear warmer!

This crochet pattern creates amazing HERRINGBONE X-TWIST HEADBAND suitable for keeping your ears warm during the cooler months from fall to spring.

When I chose the pattern for this headband I knew I had to make a headband with simple pattern but add something modern and extras. I decided to use herringbone stitch and x-twist seem - they together are perfect to create a wonderful pattern!

In my pattern and tutorial I will show you how to crochet herringbone stitch in rows back and forth and how to easily create lovely x-twist on the front. I really love this effect and it so easy to create it. This eyes-catching twist is made by sewing the two edges together which is actually the seam.

It’s a two row repeat so it’s fairly easy to memorize once you’re a few rows in.

The written pattern is available here below for free. 

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You may would like to try these simple and sweet wrist warmers and mittens as well:

These wrist warmers would be perfect with these crochet LEG WARMERS and this lovely COCOON SHRUG CARDIGAN - they are both made with violet merino yarn MERINO 50 from LANG YARNS. Enjoy the free video tutorials and written patterns:

This pattern is made for beginners - only a basic skill level is required to make it. If you don't understand any of my instructions, don't worry I am here for you - enter the comments at the end of this post.

The amazing chevron effect is achieved by working single crochet stitches in a unique way.

The X-Twisted Herringbone Headband is a crochet pattern that will keep your ears really warm. 

How long will this X-Twisted Herringbone Headband take to make?

In about 1 hour, with a half of MERINO skein, you could have completed this wonderful headband with this amazing and modern herringbone pattern and x-twist effect. And it could be as a perfect gift!

The colour choice was also easy – I picked MERINO violet colour ball to match the headband with my new wrist warmers. And they look gorgeous together, aren't they?

X-TWIST HERRINGBONE HEADBAND DIRECTIONS
This headband is easy to make.
The pattern uses only basic crochet stitches and herringbone stitch is required. 

The Headband works up really quickly thanks to MERINO 50 from LANG YARNS. It’s thick and SO soft! 

For this M size you will need:
LANG YARNS, Merino 50 – 100% virgin wool, merino extrafine, super-wash, 90m/100g – 1/2 skein

Crochet hook 7.0 mm.

Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners

US crochet term:
R - row/round
CH/s – chain/s
SC – single crochet
HSC - herringbone single crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP - repeat

BLO - back loop only

Special technik:

Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch: 

RIGHT SIDE

STEP 1: Start with a chain any length. Work first single crochet in the second chain from the hook working in the back bump of the chain.

STEP2: Next, insert your hook into left leg of sc just made.Insert the hook into the back bump of the next chain and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

STEP 3: Continue working herringbone single crochet to end. First, insert your hook into left leg of previous stitch, then insert the hook into the back bump of the next chain. Pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Turn.
 

WRONG SIDE

STEP 4: Chain 1 (turning chain, do not count as a stitch). Work single crochet in first stitch from the back to the front.

STEP 5: To work a next stitch, insert the hook into left strand of the previous stitch (from right to left) and then insert the hook into the next stitch working from back to front. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.  Work in the same manner to the end of the row.

RIGHT SIDE

STEP 6: Chain 1 (turning chain, do not count as a stitch). Work single crochet in first stitch from the front to back.

STEP 7: To work a next stitch, insert the hook into left strand of the previous stitch (from right to left) and then insert the hook into the next stitch working from front to back. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Work in the same manner to the end of the row.

Next, repeat instruction for STEP 4 – STEP 7

The Herringbone Crochet Stitch is a fun way to add texture to your work. This crochet stitch is great for hats, cowls, scarfs and mittens and more and more!

Let’s get started to make this perfect pattern!

X-TWIST HERRINGBONE HEADBAND PATTERN NOTES:

This Headband is made as a one panel (crocheted as a one part) – twisted and sew in the middle

Size: bellow there is a pattern for woman size, the head measurement  inch / 56 cm, this one fits also to teenage girls. The headband can easily be adapted to a smaller size or bigger size just by making the starting chain longer or shorter.

Pattern Notes
1) Before you start take a measurement of your head. Crochet the number of chains until you reach the measurement taken.
2) The direction shown are for woman/teenage size  inch head measurement but can be easily converted into bigger size or smaller size – just by making the starting chain longer or shorter.
You can make toddler, kids, or adult size wrist warmers with these instructions! 
3) The project is crocheted in rows. Turn your work when you finish the row and start next one with ch1. 
4) A Ch 1 at beg of the row DOESN'T count as stitch throughout.
5) The Headband are worked from side to side and seamed together.

HOW TO MAKE HEADBAND

WRITTEN PATTERN

Make a slip knot and ch45.

R1: ch1, Loosely 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook BLO, 1 hsc in each st BLO till end of row. Turn

R2:  ch1, Working from back to front. Loosely sc in next stitch and ‘back bar’, 1 hsc into each st and ‘back bar’ till end of the row, turn

R3: ch1, 1 loosely sc in the first and ‘back bar’, 1 hsc into each st till end of the row, turn.

R4 - R9: repeat row R2 adn row R3 until you have completed 9 rows.

To make this simple x-twist, you’ll first crochet a rectangle and then fold it and sew to secure the ends together. The way you fold the ends together is what creates the twist.

Lay your headband the right side facing up. Bring the ends of the headband together so half of one end is against half of the other end.

Wrap each side around the other side of the headband: fold each end towards the center of the work. Then fold one end in half and next, fold the other end in half. Slide the two folded ends together and even out the stitches.

It should have four edges lined up. Using the long tail from above, thread it on the large yarn needle. Sew the four edges together, weave yarn back and forth through all four layers. End off yarn, weave in ends. Turn your headband the right side out and smooth down.

You are all done with your amazing EAR WARMER!

THE FINAL SIZE MEASUREMENT:
The headband 3,94 inch / 10 cm high, 17,32 inch / 44 cm long around the head

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