Cozy Crochet Granny-Squared Open Headband — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern
Add a handmade touch to your wardrobe with this Crochet Granny-Squared Open Headband. Using a classic granny-square motif worked in rounds and joined into a strip, this headband is both comfortable and stylish. The open construction makes it lightweight and perfect for keeping hair in place while adding a pop of color.
Below you'll find materials, stitch abbreviations, and clear round-by-round instructions to create the headband shown.
Materials:
Crochet Hook >> H/8 5.00 mm; Craft Scissors; Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used >> 1 skein — Red Heart «Gumdrop» (Medium 4) — less than 120 yards
Stitch guide / abbreviations: HDC = half double crochet; SC = single crochet; DC = double crochet; SS = slip stitch; ST(S) = stitch(es); CH = chain; R[number] = Row (Round)
Begin: CH 3, SS to connect (forms the starting ring).
Creating the granny square
RND 1: CH 5 (counts as DC + CH 2), YO, insert hook into the middle of the CH 3 connect circle, DC into the circle, CH 2. Repeat this action 6 more times for a total of 8 double crochets (including the starting CH 5 groups). SS to join at the end of the round.
RND 2: CH 5, DC again into the same stitch (to form the corner), CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the next stitch, CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the next stitch, CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the next stitch, CH 2, DC again into the same stitch (corner). Continue this pattern around: CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the following stitch, CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the next stitch, CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the next stitch, CH 2, DC again into the same stitch (corner), repeating until the round is complete. SS to join.
RND 3 to RND 24: For each round, work into each corner of the granny square as follows: CH 5 (counts as DC + CH 2), skip 2 sts, DC into the following stitch, CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the next stitch, CH 2, skip 2 sts, DC into the following stitch, CH 2, DC into the corner stitch again (to form the corner cluster). Continue this method around the square for each round. On completing RND 24, SS to finish the final round.
Next, cut a strand of yarn and, using your yarn sewing needle, connect Round 24 to the granny square as shown to form the headband. Weave in ends securely.
Finished headband fits as an open band; block gently if desired to even out stitches. Enjoy wearing or gifting your cozy granny-squared headband!