The Starry Ridge Summer Headband
- Jacqueline Visser
- Nov 22, 2025
- 6 min read
A lightweight, stylish, and beginner-friendly crochet project
Copyright © 2025 Jackie Visser. For personal use only. Commercial use or redistribution is prohibited.
Looking for a quick, cute, and functional summer crochet project? The Starry Ridge Summer Headband is the perfect accessory for warm weather. Designed with the beautiful star stitch and finished with a simple front tie, this headband adds texture, charm, and handmade flair to any summer outfit. Whether you’re heading to the beach, lounging outside, or styling your hair on a humid day, this project works up fast and looks gorgeous in every color.
This pattern uses just worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn and a 5mm hook, making it a budget-friendly stash buster and a great gift idea. Even better? It’s suitable for confident beginners looking to practice the star stitch — or experienced crocheters wanting a relaxing, satisfying make.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
✨ Quick + Low Yardage — perfect for last-minute gifts or market prep.
🌿 Summer-Friendly Fibers — cotton keeps it breathable and comfy.
⭐ Fun Texture — the star stitch adds a beautiful stitched-by-hand look.
🎀 Adjustable Fit — the front-tie style lets you customize your fit instantly.
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Sizes
The pattern includes 9 sizes: Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-3 years, 4-12 years, teen/small adult, medium adult, and large adult.
This headband is really forgiving when it comes to sizing. The ties will add about 10" to the finished length of the headband. Below is a size chart that will help you choose the appropriate sizes needed. Please note that the headband sizes do not include the ties.
Sizes | Head Curcumfrance | Headband Length | Headband Width |
Newborn | 12"-14" | 11"-12" | 2" |
0-3 months | 13"-15" | 12"-13" | 2" |
3-6 months | 15"-17" | 13"-15" | 2" |
6-12 months | 17"-18" | 15"-16" | 2" |
1-3 years | 17"-19" | 15"-17" | 2" |
4-12 years | 19"-21" | 18"-19" | 2" |
Teen/Small Adult | 21"-22" | 19"-20" | 2" |
Medium Adult | 22"-24" | 20"-21" | 2" |
Large Adult | 23"-24" | 21"-22" | 2" |
Copyright © 2025 Jackie Visser. For personal use only. Commercial use or redistribution is prohibited.
Dificulty
Advanced beginner
This crochet summer headband is crafted with worsted-weight yarn. Feel free to choose any category 4 yarn you prefer. My samples are made of a cotton-acrylic blend, but I've also created this headband with both 100% cotton yarn and acrylic yarn, and they both looked wonderful! You'll need about 30-45 yards of yarn for this project, making it an excellent way to use up leftover yarn!
Supplies:
-Any medium (4) Weight Yarn (approx 30 to 45 yards)
-5mm hook
-Measuring Tape
-Scissors
-Yarn needle
Gauge
4" = 4 Star Stitches
2" = 6 rows
Stitch Abbreviations & Special Stitches
Here are all the stitches and terms used in the Starry Ridge Headband pattern:
Ch - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
SC 3rd Loop - Single Crochet in the 3rd loop of the hdc stitch
sc2tog - single crochet two together
sc3tog - single crochet three together
SC BLO - Single Crochet Back Loop
Star st - Star Stitch: Insert hook into the same stitch as the last worked, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook); yo and pull through all 5 loops, ch 1 to close star.
Beg Star st - Beginning Star Stitch: Ch 3, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into 3rd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into first stitch, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook); yo and pull through all 5 loops, ch 1 to close star.
ST - Stitch
RS - Right Side
WS - Wrong Side
Helpful Tips Before You Start
Before you dive into the pattern, here are a few tips to help your Starry Ridge Summer Headband come out smooth, even, and beautifully textured. The star stitch and 3rd-loop techniques look intricate, but they’re much easier once you see them in action. Below, you’ll find step-by-step photo instructions to guide you through both stitches, along with a few helpful notes to make your crocheting experience even simpler.
sc 3rd Loop
To work a sc 3rd Loop of hdc, work sc in the loop (also known as the horizontal bar) under
The V of the hdc sts
Do not work into the top of the st. Instead, rotate your work
to face you, and work a sc in the loop under the V of the hdc
Star Stitch Instructions
Beginning Star Stitch: Ch 3, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into 3rd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into first stitch, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook); yo and pull through all 5 loops, ch 1 to close star.
Star Stitch: Insert hook into the same stitch as the last worked, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop; insert hook into next stitch, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook); yo and pull through all 5 loops, ch 1 to close star.
Pattern
Copyright © 2025 Jackie Visser. For personal use only. Commercial use or redistribution is prohibited.
Sizes included: Newborn (0–3 mo, 3–6 mo, 6–12 mo, Toddler, Child, Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
Beginning Chain: Ch 40, 42, 48, 52, 56, 64, (66, 70, 74)
Row 1 rs: In the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 hdc. Work 1 hdc in each st across. 39, (41, 47, 51, 55, 63, 65, 69, 73) hdc. ch 1, turn.
Row 2 ws: Work 1 sc 3rd loop in the first st. Work 1 sc 3rd loop in each st across. 39, (41, 47, 51, 55, 63, 65, 69, 73) sc. ch 3, turn.
Row 3 rs: Work first beg star st. Work star st across the row. For the last Star st do not ch 1 to close, instead work 1 dc in the last st. ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Work 1 sc in the first st. Work 2 sc in each star st across. Work 1 sc in the top of the beginning ch-3. 39, (41, 47, 51, 55, 63, 65, 69, 73) sc. ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Work 1 hdc in each st across. 39, (41, 47, 51, 55, 63, 65, 69, 73) hdc. ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Work 1 sc blo in the first st. Work 1 sc 3rd loop in each st across. 39, (41, 47, 51, 55, 63, 65, 69, 73) sc.
Ties
Right side up
Row 1: Work 7 sc along the side of the headband. 7 sc. ch 1 Turn.
Rows 2-6: Work 1 sc in each st across. 7 sc. ch 1, turn
Row 7: sc2tog 2 sc, sc2tog. 5 sc. ch 1 turn
Row 8-10: Work 1 sc in each st across.. 5 sc. ch 1, turn
Row 11: sc2tog, sc, sc2tog. 3 sc. ch 1, turn
Row 12-13: Work 1 sc in each st across. 3 sc. ch 1, turn.
Row 14: sc3tog.
Cut and tie.
Repeat for the other tie.
The Starry Ridge Summer Headband is a fast, stylish, and practical addition to your summer wardrobe. It’s a great stash-buster, a fun way to practice textured stitches, and perfect for craft fairs or gifting. I hope you love making (and wearing!) this headband as much as I loved designing it.
If you make this pattern, don’t forget to tag me — I love seeing your creations!📸 Instagram: @jvcro_chet
© 2025 Jackie Visser. Starry Ridge Headband Pattern. Personal use only. No redistribution, resale, or commercial use without permission.
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