This took me less than an hour to make! ✨🎀

This pattern is beginner-friendly and creates a stylish turban-style twist in front — perfect for all seasons!

🎀 X-Twist Crochet Headband Pattern (Adult Size)

Skill Level: Easy

Size: One size fits most adults (approx. 20”–22” head circumference)

Yarn: Weight 4 yarn also known as worsted weight (approx. 80–100 yds)

Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook

Gauge: 13 hdc x 10 rows = 4”x4”

Stitches used: ch, hdc (half double crochet)

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🪡 Materials

• 1 skein of worsted weight yarn (like Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Red Heart Soft, etc.)

• 5.0 mm crochet hook

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Measuring tape or ruler

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain

• hdc = half double crochet

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• RS = right side

• WS = wrong side

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📏 Headband Dimensions (before seaming):

• Width: 4”–5”

• Length: approx. 18” (stretches to fit 20”–22” head)

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🧶 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Band

Ch 17

Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (16 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in BLO (back loop only) across. (16 hdc)

Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures about 18 inches long or fits snugly around your head when stretched.

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Step 2: Create the Twist

1. Fold the strip in half lengthwise so short edges meet.

2. Now fold each end in half again to form a “U” shape on both ends.

3. Interlock the two “U”s together, like two C’s hugging.

4. You should have 4 layers to stitch through.

5. Using your yarn needle and yarn tail, sew through all 4 layers across the edge with the whip stitch or running stitch.

6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Step 3: Turn Right Side Out

Flip the headband right side out — your twist will be centered and secure, creating that classic X-knot look!

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🌟 Optional Variations

• Add more of a ribbed texture by alternating BLO and FLO rows.

• Add a decorative button over the twist.

• For a thicker band, start with 21–25 chains instead of 17.

• For kids’ sizes, reduce the length to 15–16”.

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