How to Crochet a Crossover Headband
Crochet a uniquely patterned headband using the crossover stitch, also known as the "X" stitch. By skipping a stitch in your foundation chain, working into the following stitch, then returning to work the stitch you skipped, you create a row of crossed-over double-crochet stitches that look like the letter "X." Crossover headbands work up quickly in worsted-weight yarn. Customize them to the length you want, then connect the ends with a row of slip stitches.
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Instructions
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Chain a multiple of two stitches. For a thinner headband, chain six stitches. For a thicker one, chain 10. Chain one extra stitch to serve as a turning chain for your first single crochet.
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Work one row of single crochet into the foundation chain. Chain three stitches and turn your work.
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Make one double-crochet stitch into the first stitch of the row.
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Skip one stitch and work another double crochet.
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Work a double-crochet stitch into the stitch you skipped. This stitch will cross over the first, creating your first "X."
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Work across the row in the above fashion, ending with one single crochet in the last stitch in the row. Chain three.
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Work as many rows of crossover stitch as desired until the band fits snugly around your head. End with one row of single crochet.
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Hold the first and last rows together, with the right side facing out. Slip stitch across the row to join the two ends of the headband. Break the yarn and pull the tail through the last stitch.
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Weave the tail along the seamed edge with the crochet hook.
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