Diamond Stitched Headband

Diamond Stitched Headband by Kirsten Holloway

Project Overview

The Diamond Stitched Headband is an intermediate-level crochet accessory designed by independent designer Kirsten Holloway. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a textured headband featuring dimensional diamond motifs, perfect for crafters with some crochet experience looking to expand their stitch repertoire.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a fitted headband suitable for everyday wear. The design incorporates decorative diamond stitching throughout the body of the piece, creating visual interest and texture. The finished headband is completed with a functional button closure, making it both practical and stylish.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Diamond Stitched Headband employs several intermediate crochet techniques to achieve its distinctive appearance. The pattern utilizes post stitches, specifically front post treble crochet stitches, which are worked around the posts of previous rows to create raised, dimensional effects. Decrease techniques including single crochet 2 together and front post treble crochet 2 together are incorporated to shape the piece and create the diamond pattern structure. Puff stitches add additional texture and dimensionality to the design, requiring multiple yarn overs and loop manipulations within a single stitch.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Foundation and spacing stitch
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Used for joining rounds and edging
• Single crochet (sc) – Primary fabric stitch
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) – Decrease stitch for shaping
• Double crochet (dc) – Taller stitch for structure
• Front post treble crochet (FPtr) – Post stitch creating dimensional texture
• Front post treble crochet 2 together (FPtr2tog) – Decrease variation of post stitch
• Puff stitch – Textured stitch created with multiple yarn overs and loop pulls within a single stitch location

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Approximately 100 yards of Red Heart Super Saver in Light Raspberry, an aran-weight yarn. This durable, affordable yarn is ideal for headwear projects and provides good stitch definition for the diamond pattern.

Hooks: A 5mm (H) crochet hook is used for the main body of the headband to achieve proper gauge. A 5.5mm (I) hook is recommended for slip stitches around the edging, allowing for slightly looser edge stitches that prevent puckering.

Additional supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and one 1 1/8" La Mode tan wood round button for the closure.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working with post stitches and decrease techniques. The combination of front post treble crochet and puff stitches requires attention to stitch placement and tension, making it an excellent project for skill development.