Here is a very simple cross stitch headband to keep your hair back. It is worked in three simple rounds to keep it nice and narrow. Plus, it works up quick and easy.

Brilliant Cross Stitch Headband

The crochet headband is worked with the triple crochet cross stitch and a double crochet in between the cross stitch to give it a nice open lace.

You might also enjoy the popcorn headband, the wide crochet headband or this easy breezy headband.

Cross Stitch Headband

Skill Level: Easy

Material: Patons Brilliant, or any other stretchy yarn you may have on hand.
Hook size: G-6/4.00MM
Finished size: Measures about 20 inches in circumference.

Ch 72, join with sl st to first ch being careful not to twist chs.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same ch and in each ch around, join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 counts as first dc, sk next st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st, *dc in next st, sk next st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st, repeat from * around, join with sl st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join with sl st. Fasten off, or do more repeats of Rnds 2 and 3 for a wider headband if desired.