Learn how to crochet the “knit stitch” or “waistcoat stitch” with this headband tutorial. There are lots of pictures and a short video tutorial to help you learn this stitch.

The headband itself is quite easy, but the flower is more difficult.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Easy/Intermediate

Materials Needed:
30-35 yards Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool in “Nature’s Brown”
60-75 yards Lion Brand Wool-ease in “Natural Heather”
(Flower) 3.75mm (F) hook
(Headband) 5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
1 inch button
Yarn needle
Scissors
3 tiny wooden beads
Sewing needle
Thread

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet

Additional Terms:
BLO = Back Loop/s Only
FLO = Front Loop/s Only
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
prev = previous

Gauge:
For headband: 7 stitches in 2 inches. Gauge is unimportant for flower.

Measurements:
Headband (adult): 3 ½” across by 21” long, Flower: 4” across

Additional Notes:
-Loose tension is a MUST for this project.
-Because this headband is worked in rows, you can make it as long or short as you like.
-Remember this headband is NOT a toy, and you may want to leave the small wooden beads off the flower if you plan on making this for a child.