DIY Braided Yarn Headband

03.20.13

Braided Yarn Headband

I have a drawer of yarn just sitting in my craft area. I used to crochet and knit all the time, but lately, I do it pretty rarely. I wanted a project that would utilize some of my yarn collection without taking up all of my time. I was inspired by this headband, though on a much smaller scale.

Braided Yarn Headband Materials

You’ll need:

– Yarn (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick in Cilantro)
– Needle and thread
– Hair-tie or rubber band
– Scissors

braided1. Cut your yarn into 64″ long pieces. I used 8 pieces of yarn per braided strand, for a total of 24, 64″ pieces. Tie one end of the braided strands together using a hair-tie or rubber band. Braid the yarn.

Braided Yarn Headband2. Continue braiding until you reach the end.

IMG_73953. Machine or hand sew the two ends of your yarn, so the braid will stay in place.

IMG_74004. Cut off any excess yarn.

IMG_74245. Sew the two finished ends of the braid together.

IMG_7513And you’re done! Thanks to SimplyJolleen for modeling!