The Starry Ridge Spa Headband - Free Crochet Pattern

Jacqueline Visser

Jul 14

4 min read

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Introduction

Whether you're getting ready for a relaxing spa day, washing your face, or simply keeping your hair out of the way, the Starry Ridge Spa Headband is a practical accessory you'll reach for again and again. Made with soft, absorbent 100% cotton yarn and featuring the beautifully textured Star Stitch, this headband is as comfortable as it is stylish.

Worked flat in rows and finished with adjustable ties, this pattern is easy to customize for the perfect fit. The textured fabric is soft against the skin while providing just the right amount of stretch and structure to keep your hair comfortably in place.

This quick crochet project is perfect for using on self-care days, gifting to friends and family, or adding to handmade spa sets. Pair it with the matching Starry Ridge Washcloth, Face Scrubby, and Soap Saver Bag to create a thoughtful, handmade gift that's both beautiful and practical.

Pattern Details:

- Size:
Small, Medium and Large Adult Sizes ( See size chart for finished sizes)
- Skill Level: Intermediate
English US Terms
- Stitches Used for the pattern: Star Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Chain, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet 3rd loop

Free Printable Gift Tags & Labels

Planning to gift your Starry Ridge Spa Headband or sell it at a market? I've created a set of free printable gift tags and labels to help you give your handmade project a beautiful finishing touch.

These printable tags are perfect for:

Handmade spa gift sets
Bridal party and bridesmaid gifts
Mother's Day gifts
Birthdays and holidays
Craft fairs and market displays

Simply print the tags on cardstock, cut them out, and tie them onto your finished headband with ribbon, twine, or cotton string for a polished, professional look.

Download your free printable tags below and make your handmade gift even more special!

Free Printable

The Yarn

This washcloth is made using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn

Fibre content: 100% cotton
Weight: Worsted / #4
Yardage: Approximately 53 yrd (49 m) or less
Care instructions: Machine washable and dryable

Materials

Hook: Clover Crochet Hook H/ 5mm

Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn in Off White. Approx 85 yd (78 m)

Measuring Tape

Scissors

Yarn needle

Pattern Notes:

Written in US crochet terms.
Work flat in rows.
Ch-1 at the beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated
The pattern is worked in multiples of 2 + 1

Abbreviations:

ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
sc – Single Crochet
sc 3rd Loop – Single Crochet in the 3rd Loop of the Half Double Crochet Stitch
sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together
sc3tog – Single Crochet 3 Together
st – Stitch
Star st – Star Stitch

Special Stitches:

The Star Stitch

Beginning Star: Ch 3. Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook into next ch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Insert hook into first st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 to close star.

Star Stitch: Insert hook into ch-1 sp of star just made, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook into side of star, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Insert hook into st at base of star, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 to close star.

sc 3rd Loop: to work into the 3rd Loop, work in the loop behind the top V of the indicated st.

Headband Sizes

Small Adult

Headband Before Ties: 19"

Headband Width: 2.5"

Medium Adult

Headband Before Ties: 20"

Headband Width: 2.5"

Large Adult

Headband Before Ties: 21"

Headband Width: 2.5"

Ties add approximately 10" to the finished length of the headband.

Headband Instructions:

ch 66 (70, 74)

Row 1 rs: In the 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc. 1 hdc in each st across. 65 (69, 73) hdc. ch 1, turn.

Row 2 ws: 1 sc 3rd loop in the first st. 1 sc 3rd loop in each st across. 65 (69, 73) sc. ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Work first beg star st. 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 and turn. 33 (35, 34) star sts

Row 4: 1 sc in the first st. 2 sc in each star st across. Work 1 sc in the top of the beginning ch-3. 32 sc. ch 1, turn. 65 (69, 73) sc. ch 1, turn

Row 5: 1 hdc in each st across. 65 (69, 73) hdc. ch 1, turn.

Row 6: 1 sc 3rd loop in the first st. 1 sc 3rd loop in each st across. 65 (69, 73) sc. Fasten off

Tie Instructions

Right side up

Row 1: Work 7 sc along the side of the headband. 7 sc. ch 1 Turn.