This braided headband is made from crocheted tubes — a technique with many advantages. Quick to make, highly adaptable, and, best of all, there’s no need to weave in ends!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)

Recommended ease: Approx. 0.75–2” / 2–5 cm of negative ease.  

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.5, 23.5)“ / 51 (54, 57, 60) cm.

Width: Approx. 3” / 8 cm.

Tube Width: Approx. 1.5” / 4 cm.  

MATERIALS  
Yarn: C1, C2, C3: Approx. 31 (33, 35, 37) g / 85 (91, 96, 102) yds / 78 (83, 88, 93) m of light sport- or fingering-weight yarn for each tube, or approx. 93 (99, 105, 111) g / 255 (273, 288, 306) yds / 233 (250, 263, 280) m of fingering-weight yarn in total.

The sample was crocheted in various wool-bamboo and cotton yarns. 

Hook: 3 mm. 

Notions: Safety pin, tapestry needle.For filling: 2 mm thick quilt batting or fleece fabric, cut into 3 strips approx. 1.5” / 3.5 cm wide and 24.5 (26, 27.5, 29.25)“ / 62 (66, 70, 74) cm long (or same width and length of tubes).

CONSTRUCTION
This crochet headband is made of three tubes of equal length which are braided and secured. The tubes are filled with quilting batting, giving the headband a slightly puffy appearance while also providing warmth and protection against the cold. If preferred, the fill‑ing can be left out.