How to Crochet a Summer Headband: The Sharma Headband

Updated April 29, 2026

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Learn how to crochet a summer headband with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. The Sharma headband is a super quick crochet project, ideal if you’re short on time or want a satisfying make in just an evening. It uses basic stitches and a simple construction, making it a brilliant stash-buster and an excellent pattern for beginners wanting to practice lace stitch techniques.

1. Materials & Tools
2. Where to Shop for Yarn

Because it’s lightweight and sits comfortably, the Sharma Headband is a brilliant everyday accessory. From casual weekends to summer walks, it’s the perfect way to keep your hair in check while showing off your crochet skills!

Materials & Tools

Yarn: King Cole Cottonsoft , DK/Category 3, 100% Cotton, 210m (229yds)/ 100g (3.5oz). 1 ball in shade Iris (adult sample) and 1 ball in shade Dusky (child sample).
Hook: 4mm (US G-6) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Darning Needle
Fabric Glue (Optional)

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About The Yarn

King Cole Cotton Soft DK is 100% cotton, and it comes as no surprise to say this yarn really is super soft! It also comes in a range of delicious pastels, neutrals and muted berries, with staple basics black, French navy and wine! I’ll share some of my favourite shades below.

I chose this yarn because it’s a natural fibre and feels really soft. As this design will sit directly on the skin, it’s important to have a soft fibre. Please note that it is advised that you wash your garment before wearing it for the first time, as the fibres may shed a little.

Gauge

Headband section should measure 26.5cm (35cm) [10.5inch (13.75inch)] after first row.

Completed Size

Measurements excluding ties.
Child: W 35cm (13.75inch). H 5cm (2inch)
Adult: W 42.5cm (18.75inch). H 5cm (2inch)

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written in UK terms but is switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern is written in two sizes: child (adult).
You will be making the main headband before working into each row ends to create the ties.

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Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Stitch(s): st(s)

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Double Crochet 2 Together: dc2tog: Insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through (2 loops on hook), insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.

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Free Pattern: Crochet Headband

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Headband

Chain 51 (67)

Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, tr in fourth ch from hook (missed chs counts as st) and each ch across. Turn. <49 (65) sts>

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as tr and ch-2 here and throughout), skip next st, *dc in next st, ch 5, skip 3 sts; repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. Dc in next st, ch 2, skip a st, tr in last st. Turn. <13 (17) ch-sps>

Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here or throughout), dc in first st, skip first ch-2 sp. *(3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-5 sp shell made, dc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * across ending with, skip ch-2 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. <6 (8) shells>

Row 4: Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch-3 here and throughout), skip 3 sts, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 sts, tr in dc from previous row, ch 3, skip 3 sts; repeat from * across until you have 1 sts remaining. Tr in last st. Turn.<12 (16) ch-sps>

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), *work 3 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next st; repeat from * across ending with the final tr in 3rd ch of ch-6. Do not fasten off. <49 (65) sts>

End Tie One

Rotate the work to work down row ends.

Row 1: Work 2 dc down each tr row end skipping the dc row end. Turn. <8 sts>

Row 2-4: Ch 1, dc in each st. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog. Turn. <6 sts>

Row 6: Ch 1, dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog. <4 sts>

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 dc2tog. Turn. <2 sts>

Row 8: Ch 1, dc2tog. Do not turn or fasten off. <1 sts>

To make the ties

Make a chain that measures around 20cm (8inch) Fasten off. I recommend using a double knot and applying a small amount of fabric glue to the end of the tie.

Fasten off.

End Tie Two

With right side facing attach the yarn using a ss to the other short end of the headband.

Follow all instructions for End Tie One.

Gently steam block finished headband if desired.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

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