Crochet Griddle Stitch Winter Headband

Chilly temps call for quick and cozy crochet projects! Hook up these griddle stitch headbands in no time at all! The griddle stitch is just a fancy name for making a SC and then a DC stitch repeating. It gives such a beautiful texture to this project without needing any advanced crochet skills.

Materials:
– Bernat Super Value Yarn (less than one skein) I used colors Aqua, Soft Grey, and Rouge.
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– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 16 stitches = 4 inches, 11 rows = 4 inches

Child Size:
Chain 13, SC in second chain from hook, DC in next, SC in next, DC in next, repeat all the way down chain ending on a DC stitch, chain 1, turn (12 stitches)
Row 2: SC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat all the way down alternating between SC and DC, making DC stitches in the SC stitches from pervious row and SC in the DC from previous row. Each row should always start with a SC and end with a DC, chain 1 turn

Continue to repeat row 2 until you have reached desired length.
Refer to the list below for age and length.
Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch the two ends together to form a headband

Scrunch middle of seam and sew with tapestry needle so it stays pinched.

0-3 months: 14 inches
3-6 months: 15 inches
6-12 months: 16 inches
1-3 years: 17 inches
3-5 years: 18 inches
6-10 years: 19 inches

Adult Size:

Chain 17, SC in second chain from hook, DC in next, SC in next, DC in next, repeat all the way down chain ending on a DC stitch, chain 1, turn (16 stitches)
Row 2: SC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat all the way down alternating between SC and DC, making DC stitches in the SC stitches from pervious row and SC in the DC from previous row. Each row should always start with a SC and end with a DC, chain 1 turn

Continue to repeat row 2 until you have reached desired length.
Refer to the list below.
Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch the two ends together to form a headband
Scrunch middle of seam and sew with tapestry needle so it stays pinched.

Teen: 20 inches
Adult: 21-22 inches

Center Strap:
Chain 17, Slip stitch in second chain from hook and all the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-5: Slip stitch in front loops only, chain 1, turn
Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch over seam of headband.

Sew center strap over scrunched area of headband. It should cover the seam.

Warm Winter Wishes!