Crochet Pattern: Cabled Headband
By Erin Burger – 14 CommentsThis pattern is for an ultra versatile and classic looking cabled headband. Most people assume that making cables is difficult, but as soon as you master these two techniques: Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc), cabling will be part of your everyday crocheting repertoire.
This pattern calls for sport weight yarn and the smaller E hook. If you would rather use a heavier weight yarn and a larger hook, have at it! With a DK or worsted yarn and a H hook this headband could also be used as a winter earwarmer!
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Finished Size: 19″ (48.26 cm) long and 2 1/4″ (6.35 cm) wide
Note: the size of the headband may be adjusted using the instructions within the pattern.
| Materials: approx. 40 yards Sportweight Yarn Crochet Hook E (3.50 mm) |
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Gauge: not important in this pattern
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Crochet Pattern: Cabled Headband
Row 1: ch 12, dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across: 10 dc
Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 dc, fpdc in next 2 dc, bpdc in next 2 dc, fpdc in next 2 dc, dc in last 2 dc: 4 dc, 4 fpdc, 2bpdc
Row 3: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 dc, bpdc in next 2 fpdc, fpdc in next 2 bpdc, bpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in last 2 dc: 4 dc, 4 bpdc, 2 fpdc
Row 4: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 dc, skipping first bpdc, fpdc in next bpdc, fpdc in skipped bpdc, bpdc in next 2 dc, skipping next bpdc, fpdc in next bpdc, fpdc in skipped bpdc, dc in last 2 dc: 4 dc, 4 fpdc, 2 bpdc
Row 5: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 dc, bpdc in next 2 fpdc, fpdc in next 2 bpdc, bpdc in next 2 fpdc, dc in last 2 dc: 4 dc, 4 bpdc, 2 fpdc
Row 6: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 dc, skipping first bpdc, fpdc in next bpdc, fpdc in skipped bpdc, bpdc in next 2 dc, skipping next bpdc, fpdc in next bpdc, fpdc in skipped bpdc, dc in last 2 dc: 4 dc, 4 fpdc, 2 bpdc
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until the length of the headband is 19″ (48.26 cm) or when the length of the headband fits securely around the wearer’s head.
Finishing: ch 2, turn, fold the headband in half with RS (in this case the RS in the side with the two twisting cables) held facing each other, join the two ends with an sc in each ch/dc. Finish off.
Weave in all ends, make it pretty!
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Cute Headband! I’m crocheting a throw with treble crochet crossed post stitches and seem to have a problem with the top stitch of the treble crochet being larger than the other stitches. Do you know any way to make it more uniform? Thanks so much.
Lovely headband. Does the Ch2 count as first st i.e. is the 1st st at the base of the Ch2? I find this is a problem which is not stated in most patterns. Sorry to have a moan, as you are so kind to offer a lot of your patterns for free. Kind regards
Apologies Rachel for the above, not even your pattern! With regard to Erin’s pattern, if she is just starting designing perhaps this is a point which she may consider for future designs? Kind regards
Hello Paige,
Treble crochet is my least favorite thing to do! I think it’s the biggest pain in the butt. I seem to have the same problem you’re having and the only thing I’ve ever been able to do to prevent this is the keep a consistent tension and be pulling up the same amount of yarn through each part of the treble stitch. So every time you yarn over and pull through two loops, make sure you’re pulling the same amount of yarn through each time. Hope this helps, even a little bit. I hate uneven stitches!
Hello Jan,
No the ch 2 doesn’t count as the first stitch. The ch 2 at the beginning/ending of the rows is so the length and the width of the rows match up. If I wanted you to use the ch 2 as the first dc (or a ch 1 as the first sc, etc..etc…) I would definitely do so! Thanks for asking.
Erin, This is a beautiful pattern. Do you know how to make it wider in the middle and narrower at the base of the neck so it can be used as a winter headband? I will use the bulkier yarn.
Dear Rachel
I have been pulling free patterns from you and I really thank you for them.
my question is that
I want to make articles from them for resale. are these
free patterns ones that I can with out the gov. comming after me because of
copyrights. ?
Do I need to contact the artist themselves to get their permision.
Are there any restrictions to my making any or all your free patterns to sell
the article I have made from them.
Please let me know as soon as possible as I have some decisions to make
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Thank you
Lucille Crabtree
Hi Lucille, here’s the link to the copyright info: Crochet Pattern Copyrights
You can sell your finished crocheted items from any Crochet Spot pattern.
hi rachel 🙂
can i ask you something?
may i sell some product that i’v made from your pattern?
thank you
Hi Evi, yes, finished crocheted items made from any Crochet Spot pattern maybe be sold (but of course, not the pattern). Feel free to learn more about copyrights here: Crochet Pattern Copyrights
ok thank you so much rachel,don’t worry i won’t sell your pattern,i really appreciate about that:)
thanx before,big hug:)
Wow, I love this pattern! Right now I am making one of these using Bernat Baby Sport yarn. I do not remember what color it is, but it is variegated with pink, white, yellow and blue. The headband is coming out wonderfully well, and it is going to be a gift for a friend. I am happy to know I can sell those beautiful things to appreciative strangers.
I know this post is a couple years old, but I have to compliment the designer! I love this pattern as an earwarmer! I’ve never done it with a sport weight because I love the ear warmer sooo much lol H hook and worsted weight makes the perfect thickness. Only thing I’ve done differently, I sl st it together when finishing instead of the sc. With the heavier yarn the sc sticks up too much and kinda digs when being worn. Thanks for the wonderful pattern again! 🙂
I don’t understand the second row?
at the end with to 2 dbl cr : (4dc,4fpdc,2bp) where do those stitches go?.
I love the headband and pattern. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Hi again:
Thank you I figured it out. I never saw the previous row stitches written that way. Im new at crocheting .