STARS and STRIPES HEADBAND

I originally designed this free summer headband crochet pattern when we were on a camping trip on windy Santa Fe, New Mexico. My hair, even short as it is, was unruly and I needed a quick solution. So, I whipped up a headband and….ta da…problem solved!

So, when it was time create a quick and easy project for 4th of July, I pulled this from my bag of tricks and wrote up the pattern for you…added some stars for a patriotic touch and, there you have it, the Stars and Stripes Summer Headband.

And….for the perfect finish to the whole project, it’s being modeled, here, by my friend’s precious baby, Hannah.

Ready to Make Your Own?

Let’s get started!

Skill Level: Beginner

Terminology: US

Sizing

This pattern can be made to fit any size. Instructions for adjustments included.

Materials

• (US size G) 4.25 mm crochet hook
• (US size I) 5.5 mm crochet hook
• (size 4) 100% cotton yarn, approximately 20 yards.
• Sewing scissors
• Yarn needles

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Stitches used

• SLST: slip stitch
• CH: chain
• SC: single crochet
• HDC: half-double crochet
• DC: double crochet
• TC: treble crochet

Gauge

Gauge isn’t important in this pattern.

Construction

The headband is made in short rows and stars are worked in the round.

Important Notes

• No matter your skill level, I always suggest that you read through the pattern from beginning to end before beginning your work just to be sure you don’t have any questions that might cause frustration in the midst of your project.
• The initial CH3 at the beginning of the “stripes” row is included in the stitch counts as one DC. (The CH4 is counted as 2 stitches, a DC and CH).

STARS and STRIPES: Free Summer Headband Crochet Pattern

With 4.5 mm hook

CH40

Row 1: 2SC in first chain from hook, ch1, turn, (2 sts)

Row 2: 2SC, 2SC, ch1, turn. (4 sts)

Row 3: SC, SC, SC, SC, ch1, turn. (4 sts)

Row 4: SC, SC, SC, SC, turn. (4 sts)

Row 5: Ch4, Sk first 3 SCs, DC in last stitch, ch4, turn. (3 sts)

Row 6: Repeat row 5 until the openwork portion reaches

• 3-6 mos: 11 inches
• 6-9 mos: 13 inches
• 9-12 mos: 14 inches
• 1-3 years: 15 inches
• 3-10 years: 15.5 inches
• 10-14 years: 16 inches
• Adult: 17 inches

CH1, turn. (3 sts)

Row 7: SC in same stitch as beginning ch1, SC, SC, SC, ch1, turn. (4 sts)

Row 8: SC, SC, SC, SC, ch1, turn. (4 sts)

Row 9: SC, SC, SC, SC, ch1, turn. (4 sts)

Row 10: SC2TOG, SC2TOG. (2 sts)

CH40.

Finish off. Tuck ends.

TO MAKE THE STARS

Small Star (make 1)

With 5.5 mm hook and using red yarn,

work into a magic circle.

Rnd 1: CH1, SC 10 into the magic circle. Tighten circle and join with a SLST. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: CH1, (HDC, DC, CH1, DC, HDC) in the next stitch, *SLST in the next st, (HDC, DC, CH1, DC, HDC) in the next stitch,* repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with a SLST to beginning ch1. (30 sts total = 5 star points)

Finish off. Tuck ends.

Medium Star (make 1)

With 5.5 mm hook and using white yarn,

Rnd 1: CH2 (counts as beginning HDC), HDC 9 into the magic circle. Tighten circle and join with a SLST. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: CH1, (HDC, DC, CH1, DC, HDC) in the next stitch, *SLST in the next st, (HDC, DC, CH1, DC, HDC) in the next stitch,* repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with a SLST to beginning ch1. (30 sts total – 5 star points)

Finish off. Tuck ends.

Large Star (make 1)

With 5.5 mm hook and using blue yarn,

Rnd 1: CH2 (counts as beginning HDC), HDC 9 into the magic circle. Tighten circle and join with a SLST. (10 sts)

Rnd 2: CH1, (DC, TC, CH1, TC, DC) in the next stitch, *SLST in the next st, (DC, TC, CH1, TC, DC) in the next stitch,* repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with a SLST to beginning ch1. (30 sts total – 5 star points)

Finish off. Tuck ends.

Block your three stars. Find a crochet motif blocking tutorial here.

Layer the stars from largest to smallest and sew them to the headband.

And you’re done wasn’t that easy?!

Looking for more holiday patterns? Check out our Sun and Sand Bucket Hat pattern in sizes 3-6 months through 10 years!