DIY Knotted Winter Headband

11/2/2014

Headbands. Always perfect for dressing up a boring outfit, hiding a bad hair day, or simply keeping your ears warm. I excited to share a simple tutorial for this knotted headband. Enjoy!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Select fabric. You will want your fabric to have a little bit of elasticity to it so it will stretch and fit comfortably. I found some stretchy fabric that was also quite thick. I wanted my headband to be thick enough to act more like ear warmers. Perfect for winter!
2. Measure your head and subtract 2 inches. Then cut two pieces that length and 6 inches wide.
3. Fold hot dog style and sew long sides together. Turn right side out.
4. Lay one piece on top of the other to form a cross.
5. Pick up both ends of one piece and lift.
6. Pull the ends of both pieces in opposite directions.

7. Overlap each end so that all four layers are on top of each other and sew along edge.
8.Pull right side out so that the unfinished edge faces in.
9.Put on head. You look cute.

Stay creative,
Han

35 Comments

Sam Stortz

11/3/2014 12:44:19 am

Hannah, I am not very creative. Can you make me one and I'll pay you? :)

Hannah Weflen

11/3/2014 04:53:14 am

Yes of course! :) I ship internationally ;)

11/30/2015 11:02:29 am

A year later, Han. I'm guessing it got lost in the post? ;)

Leah

11/3/2014 06:30:39 am

Wow, Hannah! Where do you get all these fabulous ideas? And what fabric places in Grand Rapids would have good material to make these headbands?

11/3/2014 09:09:29 pm

Why thank you Leah! The more creativity you use the more you have. ;) I typically get most of my fabric from thrift stores. They sell bins of fabric or old vintage sheets for next to nothing! The Company Store in Zeeland is really great too. They sell leftover fabric from Herman Miller for super cheap. You should look it up! But this fabric happens to be from Field's Fabrics in Jenison.

Maria

11/23/2014 03:29:13 am

Hey how much do you charge for these?

11/26/2014 12:30:28 am

Hi Maria! I am working on getting some ready for my Etsy! They will probably run around $12. I will let you be the first to know the day the go for sale on my Etsy! I am aiming for the first week of December so they can go out before Christmas. Thank you!

Sarah

11/27/2015 10:01:52 pm

Please let me know also... I like black, brown, cream, turquoise and red. That you so much!!!

Michelle James link

5/30/2015 09:38:01 pm

This is super cute. These would make great gifts. Thanks for the great tutorial.

11/29/2015 08:45:31 pm

Thanks for stopping by QQ, Michelle! More projects coming soon!

Krisilyn

9/1/2015 09:41:18 am

hello, can you tell me where I can purchase this fabric? I am loving the herringbone pattern. Also you you straight stitch the pieces or zigzag?

11/29/2015 08:44:51 pm

Krisilyn,

I got this fabric at Fields Fabric.

I'm sure either zig zag or straight stitch would work, but I used straight. It was simpler and turned out great! Hope this helps!

Sally Vickers link

11/24/2015 01:22:23 am

Want to buy a few, please let us know when you are selling these
GREAT HEADBANDS...OH ! Wait I should know your answer, yes: VERY SOON. GREAT WOMAN ARE ALL GODDESS'S...

ruth

11/24/2015 08:59:21 am

Hannah

11/24/2015 11:07:11 am

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I don't think that I can make it myself so where can I buy this product. Do you make other stuff too?

Mary

11/24/2015 08:07:34 pm

I love this look and have a pair of pants in the exact fabric modeled in the picture! How stinkin cute would that look...

11/29/2015 08:43:58 pm

Mary,

That would be ADORABLE. I love this pattern, it's my favorite this winter.

sue ludwig link

11/25/2015 01:05:45 am

I love the headbands...is this some sort of knit fabric?

11/29/2015 08:48:01 pm

Sue,

Yes, this is a knit!

Sally Vickets link

11/25/2015 01:09:08 pm

Five page site. Am on Facebook & Linked/IN.
WANT TO BUY A HEAD SCARF.
THEY R GORGEOUS.
TELL ME HOW.
BEST
SALLY

Adell Wendt link

11/25/2015 01:42:25 pm

I would greatly appreciate it if you could e-mail.me a copy of these directions, as I have tried to download this pattern here and my computer won't save it. Please I love to sew and this is a quick and easy Christmas Gift Idea, not to mention a Fabulous Piece. Thank You

11/29/2015 08:52:21 pm

Adell,

Send your email address to quitequaintshop@gmail.com

I will send you a PDF! Thank you!

Treva Fuller

11/25/2015 04:35:22 pm

i love the head band. Going to try to make one. Cool idea! Thanks

11/29/2015 08:46:15 pm

Treva, thank you! You will love it!

Patty Morris link

11/28/2015 01:10:31 am

Hannah, I just found you tonight and what a bonus to see the head banc. I plan on giving it a go tomorrow. I am on chemotherapy so I REALLY need something to keep my ears warm. Thanks again

11/29/2015 08:47:32 pm

Patty,

I am so glad you stopped by QQ! You will love the warmth and comfort of this project. Prayers for you coming your way! <3

Hannah

Connie

11/28/2015 06:58:56 pm

Hi,

What do you mean by 'fold hot dog style'? Thanks

11/29/2015 08:43:14 pm

Connie,

By "fold hot dog style" I simply meant that you need to fold in half the LONG way, getting your fabric ready to see from step #2 to step #3.

Tena

11/29/2015 05:38:54 am

What is the name of your etsy store? I would love one of this as a Christmas gift for my daughter in laws and grand daughter! Thank you!

Maria link

11/29/2015 03:29:42 pm

I am making one of these tomorrow out of old tights. I was going to throw them out when I saw this on Pinterest. Thanks for a great idea!!!!

11/29/2015 08:36:24 pm

Maria, using tights is a great idea! Love that.

Lorna

11/29/2015 08:33:16 pm

Wondering what the answers are to the questions: straight stitch?
What does hot dog style mean?

11/29/2015 08:42:10 pm

Lorna,

I'm sure either zig zag or straight stitch would work, but I used straight. It was simpler and turned out great!

By "fold hot dog style" I simply meant that you need to fold in half the LONG way, getting your fabric ready to see from step #2 to step #3.

I hope this helps!

Pam

12/4/2015 06:50:19 am

Thanks for the great tutorial. I am getting ready to make a few handbands for gifts and to sell. What is the seam allowance you used....5/8", 1/4" ?

Hazel link

1/14/2021 02:23:23 pm

Great ppost thank you

DIY Knotted Winter Headband

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