The Molly Headband-Free Crochet Pattern
Looking for a quick, done in a day project? I’ve got you covered with The Molly Headband crochet pattern! Find the free pattern below or grab a digital PDF in my shop.
I just finished up a massive knitting project (The Parker Throw-coming soon) and was in need of a super quick make that I could work up in just one sitting. I like to call these projects my palette cleansers. It gives my hands a bit of a break but gives my brain something fun to do. I’ll just sit down with some stash yarn and a hook and see what happens!
I had some Bernat Softee Cotton in my stash and new it would be perfect for a quick headband. I love using cotton headbands for when I do my morning face care routine(I recently discovered PAUSE skin care and it is amazing!) or for when I want to add a little something extra to my hair style. Since the headband is just a long strip it can be worn a variety of ways.
The Molly features a cute little granny square center and front loop only single crochet chevrons for the band. Grab your favorite cotton yarn and make one today!
The Molly Headband Crochet Pattern
Materials:
85 yards of Bernat Softee Cotton yarn in the color Feather Grey (or any DK weight yarn. Using a lighter weight yarn will make a slightly smaller headband. Using a heavier weight yarn will make a slightly larger headband.)
US size F(3.75mm) crochet hook (or hook needed to obtain gauge)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Gauge:
Granny square will measure approx. 2.5” after round 2. (gauge is not essential so if your square is slightly smaller or larger it will still work.)
Size:
Finished size is approx. 2.5” wide and 32.5” long.
Notes:
Headband is made by working a small granny square in turned rounds, then adding rows of sc FLO chevrons to either side.
The headband can easily be adjusted by increasing or decreasing rows. You can also using lighter weight yarn for a slightly smaller width headband. Or use a heavier weight yarn for a thicker headband.
The band will stretch when worn.
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
FLO- front loop only
sc2tog- single crochet two together
sk- skip
Instructions:
Make a magic ring, ch 2
Round 1: working all sts into the magic ring, *3dc, ch 2, repeat from * 3 more times, sl st into 1st dc to join, ch 2, turn. (12 dc)
Round 2: *[3dc, ch 2, 3dc] into ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk 3, repeat from * 3 more times, sl st to 1st dc to join.
We will now be starting the 1st side of the headband and will be working in turned rows on just one side of the granny square.
sl st into next 2 dc and ch-2 sp, ch 1
Row 1(RS): sc2tog working into the ch-2 sp and 1st dc, sc in next 6 sts, 3sc into next ch-2 sp, sc 6, sc2tog over last dc and ch-2 sp, ch 1, turn.
Work all remaining rows in FLO
Row 2: sc2tog, sc 6, 3 sc in next st, sc 6, sc2tog, ch 1, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until band measures 15” from the start of Row 1.
Fasten off.
With right side facing up attach yarn in ch-2 sp opposite of where Row 1 started for first side of band.
Ch 1 and repeat instructions starting at Row 1.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
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I hope you love your new Molly Headband!
If you make one, I’d love to see it. Use #themollyheadband and tag me @meghanmakesdo on social media.
Happy Crocheting!
Meghan
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