This luxury twist ear warmer headband pattern is perfect for creating Mommy and Me sets or as a crochet gift, using the beautiful spider stitch
First, the trend was messy bun beanies and now, the popular and flattering shape of handmade headwear with a twist is in style!
And I absolutely love this new trend!
There are actually a couple of ways to create this turban-like look, but one of my personal favorites is the twist look that this pattern will feature using the spider stitch, which gives it the luxurious texture you see above.
At some point the work is gathered up somehow to create a pretty curve rather than having one flat band going around the head.
Not only does this type of twist look interesting, but it can be done more easily than you think.
Below, you can read more details of this design and how to get it.
Prefer the PDF Version for All Sizes?
Grab the ad-free, printable PDF pattern for babies and adult sizes.
You can view it on your computer, phone or tablet or download and print it at home.
About The Luxury Twist Crochet Headband
The gauge for this crochet ear warmer headband is 20 stitches and 14 rows of spider stitch per 4×4” square.
Now, if you aren’t familiar with the spider stitch, never fear. It’s actually an incredibly easy combination of single crochet and chains. In addition to knowing the gauge, within the download for this pattern you will find separate, specific instructions for how to crochet a gauge swatch.
While you can certainly play with exactly how wide you want to crochet your ear warmer, the gauge is quite helpful for making sure this project fits well for each specific head size that’s included.
Of course, if what I just said just sounded confusing and you know you are new to gauge. Feel free to check out this post for a great explanation of this that will help you “get it” and understand why gauge is so important in creating well-fitting projects.
Sizing
Important note: The free pattern below only comes in woman’s small size. If you want access to all the sizes, be sure to grab the PDF pattern above!
The pictures on this page at the time of publishing show two sizes of the Luxury Twist Crochet Ear warmer Headband. First there is the Junior/Adult Small size (on me) and then you can also see the 6-12 month size on my daughter.
All together, there are 8 sizes in the PDF pattern above:
- 0-3 months
- 3-6 months
- 6-12 months
- Girls’ small/toddler
- Girls’ large
- Junior/Womens’ small
- Womens’ medium
- Womens’ large
Within the pattern pdf, exact head measurements are given to help you choose the pattern size that is best for you or whomever you have in mind.
The ear warmer does stretch comfortably and so that helps with getting a good fit as well. There is also an estimation of the yardage needed for each size.
Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed creating a “Mommy and Me” set:
Materials Needed for Woman’s Small Size
You will need the following:
- Approximately 110 yards of worsted yarn (“Sagebrush” is shown.) Again, a size-by-size pattern can be found in the pattern notes of the pdf version.
- Size G/4.00mm hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (optional, for weaving in ends)
Skill Level
One of the very best things about this headband design is that it is absolutely suitable for beginner crocheters.
Even though the actual twist feature of the band requires seaming in a specific way, the step-by-step photos in the pattern file itself show it very clearly.
In fact, I found that the crochet pattern that you are doing in the spider stitch (an easy combination of single crochet and chains) is actually more easy than many basic stitch patterns.
The spider stitch actually requires you to work in to chain spaces (open spaces created by chain stitches). This makes it very easy to just move along the rows and not have to count your stitches, at least not as closely.
This quality makes this a great project to take on the go, especially since it’s a small one.
Crochet a Twisted Headband Video Tutorial
Gauge
20 stitches and 14 rows of spider stitch per 4×4” square.
Since the spider stitch is a combination of sc and ch, the gauge works up in a different way. In case you are unfamiliar with this stitch, here are some directions that should give you a 4×4” square (note: the way that the rows are turned and the final dc stitch in each row also contributes to this 4” measurement). Ch 15
Row 1: skip the first 2 ch and (sc,ch,sc) in the third ch from hook. *skip a ch and (sc,ch,sc) in the next st* repeat until only 2 ch remain. Skip a ch and dc. Your final stitch count should be four more than your starting ch (counting all the sc, and ch, and the final dc). Ch1 and turn
Row 2: (sc,ch,sc) in every ch-space along the row. Dc in the top of the turning ch.
Rows 3-14: repeat row 2.
Abbreviation Used
- CH: chain (yarn over, pull loop through)
- ch: space-chain space (the open space left from using chain stitches in a previous row)
- DC: double crochet
- SC: single crochet
- SS: slip stitch
- YO: yarn over
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US terms.
- Pattern repeats are shown in with asterisks
- There is only a bit of negative ease in this pattern, and the design is made to stretch more than needed with a “perfect” fit. As a result, going down a size would be better than going up a size.
- There are a lot of sizes in this pattern, but only a few numbers in the directions that are actually different. Where directions differ, the format of baby small (baby med, baby large, girls’ small, girls’ large, juniors/womens’ small, womens’ medium, women’s large)
- Approximate yardage needed is 110
Pattern Directions for Woman’s Size Small
Main Piece Leaving a long tail (8-10”) Ch 17
Row 1: skip the first 2 ch and (sc,ch,sc) in the third ch from hook. *skip a ch and (sc,ch,sc) in the next st* repeat until only 2 ch remain. Skip a ch and dc. Your final stitch count should be four more than your starting ch(counting all the sc, and ch, and the final dc). Ch1 and turn
Row 2: (sc,ch,sc) in every ch-space along the row. Dc in the top of the turning ch. ch1 and turn
For the next 64 rows, repeat row 2. Your stitch count should remain the same.
Border
After completing the last row, turn the work and add a sc border down one long side. Place a sc in the edge of the work in every dc and in-between each row. ss along the short end, and do the same thing on the second long edge. Ss to join to corner. Bind off
Finishing
To finish the headband, lay it flat and pick up both short sides. Hold them flat together with the edges lined up. Then, slide them apart so that they only overlap in the middle 50” of the ends.
Fold each outside edge of the short sides over the other short side, so that you have two interlocking, folded pieces(see pictures below). Holding these four layers together in this way, seam the short ends securely using the long tail that you left when starting on this project. When finished, bind off and turn the headband right side out. Weave in your ends.
Final Thoughts
If you like the Luxury Twist headband, be sure to get on the list for updates from Amelia Makes. Each week I send out new projects, crochet tips and tutorials, behind-the-scenes info, and other resources for my readers. Hearing about what you’d like to learn and crochet makes my day as well!
Plus, as a bonus for signing up you’ll immediately get my free pattern bundle in your inbox as a way of saying “thank you” the specific patterns are a surprise, but you can be sure that you’ll get a handful of some of my most popular designs.
Grab it here:
Want a few popular patterns as free PDFs?
Keep the Crafting Delightful!
Amelia
Crocheting a headband or earwarmer with a twist or cinched shape to it is an easy way to create an accessory that is both flattering and trendy.
You might also like:
Don’t forget to pin for later!
