Here’s a headband that uses post stitches and chains for a simple yet interesting accessory. This headband has a bit of natural stretch to it. For smaller heads or a tighter fit, you can attach elastic to the inside to make it nice and snug.

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Finished Size: 1 1/2″ (4 cm) wide, 19″ (48.5 cm) long

Materials: Fine Weight Yarn (approximately 20 yards) Crochet Hook G (4.00 mm)

Gauge:
6 tr = 1 1/2″ (4 cm)
4 rows = 2 3/4″ (7 cm)

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Crochet Pattern: Ridge Hairband
Row 1: Ch 6, tr in 5th ch from hook, tr in next ch, turn: 2 tr
Row 2: Ch 4, 2 tr in each tr across, turn: 4 tr
Row 3: Ch 4, 2 tr in first tr, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in last tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 4: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, bptr in next 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 5: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, fptr in next 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 6: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, bptr in next 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 7: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, ch 2, sk 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 sts
Row 8: Ch 4, tr in each st across, turn: 6 tr
Row 9: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, fptr in next 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 10: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, bptr in next 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 11: Ch 4, tr in in next 2 tr, fptr in next 2 tr, tr in last 2 tr, turn: 6 tr
Row 12: Ch 4, tr in each tr across, turn: 6 tr
Rows 13-21: Repeat rows 4-12
Row 22: Ch 4, tr2tog, tr in next 2 tr, tr2tog, turn: 4 tr
Row 23: Ch 4, tr2tog 2 times: 2 tr
Finish off.

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