Candice Head Wrap

Candice Head Wrap by Julie Yeager

What is Being Made

The Candice Head Wrap is a crocheted headwear accessory designed for adult wear. This head wrap features a finished circumference of 19 to 20 inches and measures 4½ inches in length, making it a comfortable fit for average adult head sizes. The design creates an elegant, textured wrap suitable for casual or styled wear.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This beginner-level crochet project uses fundamental techniques accessible to new crocheters. The pattern employs a straightforward construction method that builds confidence while creating a polished finished piece. The design uses a chain foundation followed by rows of structured stitchwork that repeat to achieve the desired length.

The pattern incorporates strategic stitch placement and spacing to create visual interest and texture. Crocheters will work in rows, turning their work at the end of each row and building height gradually. The instructions include a helpful technique tip: using a larger hook for the initial chain and first row creates a looser, more flexible edge, then switching to the specified hook size for the remainder of the project. This method prevents the common problem of tight chain edges that can restrict fit and comfort.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch): The foundation stitch used to begin the project
• Single crochet (sc): Used in the first row to establish the base
• Half double crochet (hdc): The primary stitch throughout the pattern; the pattern notes that ch-2 counts as hdc
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used for joining and finishing

The repeating stitch pattern creates decorative shells or fan-like clusters by working multiple half double crochets with chain-1 spaces between them, producing an open, airy texture that remains structured and wearable.

Materials Required

Yarn: The Candice Head Wrap calls for 1 skein of Scheepjes River Washed XL in Color 994. This yarn is a cotton and acrylic blend, weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with yardage of 82 yards (75 meters). The aran weight yarn provides excellent drape and structure for a head wrap, creating a fabric that is neither too stiff nor too limp.

Hook: An H (5.0 mm) crochet hook is used for the main body of the project. As mentioned in the technique notes, crocheters may choose to use a larger hook for the initial chain and first row to ensure a flexible edge, then switch to the H hook for subsequent rows.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses American crochet terminology throughout. The instructions are written clearly with abbreviations defined, making it accessible for crocheters familiar with standard American crochet conventions. The repeat pattern is straightforward enough for beginners to follow, with rows that build upon the previous row's chain-space structure, allowing for consistent, predictable progress toward the finished 19-inch length.