The Ebun Headband is a beautiful snuggly fitted Tunisian crochet headband worked in two colours. The stitches are alternated according to the colour used to give the project a subtle texture.
Although this is an intermediate level project, it would be also a great challenge project for adventurous beginners. Equally, it is also a great project for those who would like to try colourwork in Tunisian crochet without committing themselves to a large project.
Last updated: 26/08/2024
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful crochet headband you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain (ch), Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward (FP) and return (RP) passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian knit stitch (tks), end row changing colours, changing colours as you go, Tunisian simple stitch bind off, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final crochet headband measurements (blocked):
10 cm wide and 55.25 cm circumference (approx. 4” wide and 21.75 “ circumference)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my crochet headband, you will need:
We Crochet Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool | fingering weight | 50 g (1.6 oz) = 211 m (231 yds)), Coriander Heather (#25544) (A) 1 skein, Camel Heather (#24241) (B) 1 skein
You can get your Palette yarn here.
Tunisian crochet hook 3.75 mm (F/5) with cable (at least 25.5 cm (10”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
20 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) over st pattern
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of stitches (loops (lps)) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of stitches) used in this project as follows: 1 ch, *yrh, draw through 2 loops on hook, rep from * until 1 loop on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first stitch and is not usually worked into because there is one loop on the hook left after completing the return pass of the previous row. This one loop corresponds to the first stitch of the new row.
Left edge stitch- This stitch is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. Standard return pass.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul. Standard return pass.
- Tunisian knit stitch: Insert the hook from front to back between the front and back vertical bar, yrh and pul. Standard return pass.
Tunisian simple stitch bind-off (Tss BO): Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the loop that is on the hook. One loop remains on the hook.
RP End row changing colours in Tunisian crochet: The new colour is added when finishing the return pass of the previous row and 2 loops are remaining on the hook. Yrh with the new colour and draw through 2 loops.
Changing colours as you go: When changing the colours within a row in Tunisian crochet, place the new strand of yarn over the old strand. This locks the old colour in place and prevent gaps occurring between the different colour sections.
If this crochet headband is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this project matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | FP- forward pass |
| tss- Tunisian simple stitch | RP- return pass |
| tks- Tunisian knit stitch | approx.- approximately |
| ES- end stitch | rep- repeat |
| RS- right side |
Stitch chart:
Notes:
- Similar fingering weight yarns may be substituted if you prefer to make your crochet headband in a different fiber type; please check gauge.
- Number of loops on hook equals number of stitches for counting.
- Work Tss in A and Tks in B.
- Follow chart if preferred for st repeat.
Instructions:
With A chain 114.
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 114 loops on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs: Standard RP.
Work tss and ES in colour A and tks in colour B unless otherwise indicated.
Row 2: *Tks in next st, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 3 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 3: *[Tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts] twice, tks in next st, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next st; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 4: *Tss in next st, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 3 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 5: *[Tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts] twice, tss in next st, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next st; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 6: *Tks in next st, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 3 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 7: *[Tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts] twice, tks in next st, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next st; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 8: *Tss in next st, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 3 sts, tks in next 2 sts, tss in next 2 sts, tks in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 9: As Row 7.
Row 10: As Row 6.
Row 11: As Row 5.
Row 12: As Row 4.
Row 13: As Row 3.
Row 14: As Row 2.
Fasten-off B.
Row 15: With A, *tss in next st, tks in next st; rep from * across to last st, ES.
Row 16: Tss BO.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements.
Lay the crochet headband horizontally with RS facing. Fold in half lengthwise from bottom edge to top edge, (RS will now be inside fold). Holding each of the 2 short, folded sides (one in each hand) bring short sides together, (folding horizontally).
Ends will look like opposite/mirrored interlocking V shapes. Insert 1 folded side of 1 V in center of opposite V, overlapping V-shaped halves. There are now 4 layers.
Using long tail, join in preferred method through all 4 layers. Seam will be hidden inside the twist. Weave in ends, turn RS out.
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