The houndstooth twisted warmer is a simple and quick crochet project for crafty beginners. The houndstooth look and the twist makes it look complicated but it’s not at all! I have written out the step by step instructions for a range of sizes and I challenge you to give it a go!
This pattern is also available as a downloadable, ad-free PDF on my Etsy shop.
What you need
- Approximately 50g Aran weight yarn (adult size). I use Paintbox Aran from Lovecrafts!
- 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle (one with a wider eye so that you can thread the yarn)
Notes on the pattern
The pattern can be easily adjusted by adding or removing chains from your starting chain. There will be a slight stretch to your headband so you will want it to be approximately 1” smaller than the circumstance of your head.
When you have made your starting chain, wrap it around your head to make sure it fits around your head!
Make sure you keep the chain and the first row fairly lose so that it’s not too tight on one side!
I have written this pattern in US terms and I have written a basic stitch guide here on my blog
Instructions in between * and * means to repeat the instructions.
Changing colours
To get the houndstooth look you will need to change colours each row. When you work your final sc of the row, finish the stitch with the new colour by pulling through the two loops on your hook with the new colour. You will then carry the other colour yarn across the row, this means you will not have lots of ends to weave in!
It’s time to begin!
To begin we need to start with a slip knot and the basic chain stitch. See the basic stitch guide on my blog! You should work an even number of chains.
- Adult – chain 72 + 2 for your turning chain
- Child – chain 62 + 2
- Toddler – chain 58 + 2
Abbreviations
- Ch = chain
- Dc = double crochet
- Sc = single crochet
Instructions
Row 1 – starting in the third chain from the hook, dc into the chain. Sc in the next chain. *Dc in the next chain, sc in the next ch* Repeat the instructions from * to * until the end of the chain. Ch2, turn.
Row 2 – turn your work so that you are now working back along the stitches you just made. Dc in the first stitch (the sc from the previous row), sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to* until the end of the row. Ch2, turn
Rows 3-10 – continue as in row 2 until you have a total of 10 rows. I aim for a height of 4” but if you’d like it taller or shorter, add or remove rows
When you have reached your desired height, cut the yarn leaving a tail of approx 20cm. Pull the yarn through the last stitch to make a knot.
Do the twist!
With the right side of your work facing inwards, place the bottom of one side in the centre of the other side. Fold the top piece from one side around the other side. Fold the remaining bottom piece around the bottom. There are videos on my Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channel to help with the twist.
