Keep Your Ears Warm With Crochet Bowen & Ribbed Headband

A stylish touch to your winter wardrobe with our free Bowen & Ribbed Headband pattern; cozy, trendy, and perfect for keeping warm in style!

This elegant accessory combines timeless aesthetics with functional practicality, featuring a beautifully textured ribbed design that enhances both appearance and comfort. The Bowen headband showcases a sophisticated twist detail at the front, adding a touch of flair to your ensemble while keeping your ears warm during chilly days. Made from soft, durable yarn, this headband offers a snug fit that is both comfortable and secure.

Crochet Bowen & Ribbed Headband

Ideal for enhancing your casual outfits or adding a stylish finish to more refined looks, this headband is perfect for all occasions. The easy-to-follow pattern makes it accessible for both beginners and experienced makers alike, allowing you to create a piece that radiates grace and warmth.

Tip:

For added elegance, choose a yarn with a subtle shimmer to make the headband stand out beautifully in any light.

Materials:

• Stella Chunky Yarn (or any substitute chunky yarn, just note the thickness may vary)
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Stitch Markers
• 5.5 mm Crochet Hook

Pattern Overview:

• This headband features a ribbing texture which resembles knitting more than crocheting.
• Inspired by Bowen Island and the beauty of British Columbia, Canada.

Pattern Instructions:

Start with a Slip Knot:

• Create a simple slip knot.
• Insert your hook and pull tight.

Chain 81 Stitches:

• Yarn over and pull through to chain. Repeat until you have 81 chains.

Row 1 – Slip Stitches and Single Crochets:

• Start in the second chain from the hook, working either in the chain or the back bump for a cleaner edge.
• Do 15 slip stitches (insert hook, yarn over, and pull through all loops).
• Place a stitch marker on the last slip stitch.
• Do 50 single crochets (insert hook into the next loop, yarn over, pull through, two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through both loops).
• Finish the row with another 15 slip stitches.
• Chain one and turn.

Row 2 – Working in the Loops:

• 15 slip stitches working in the front Loop only.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the last slip stitch.
• 50 single crochets, but with a modification: work in the back horizontal loop (back bump) behind the stitch. This creates the ribbed texture.
• Finish with another 15 slip stitches in the front loop only.
• Chain one and turn.

Repeat and Alternate Rows:

• Continue the pattern from Row 2, altering each row between 50 single crochets and 50 modified single crochets with the ribbed texture.

Completion:

• After 12 rows (or however wide you want your headband, the last row should end with modified single crochets for a uniform end.
• To finish, cut a long yarn tail after the last chain.
• Pull the tail through the final loop and tighten to secure.

Seam and Finish:

• Align the two ends of the headband, with the wrong sides facing you.
• Use the mattress stitch and the yarn tail to seam the ends together neatly.
• Weave in any loose ends with the darning needle.