15. Elegant Rosette Accent Headwrap
What This Idea Means
This style centers around a single, dramatic focal point: a large, multi-layered crocheted rose blossom mounted asymmetrically over a simple, wide ribbed band. The Elegant Rosette Accent Headwrap offers timeless feminine style that effortlessly elevates simple coats and casual knitwear.
How to Make It
- Base Headband: Crochet a classic 4-inch wide ribbed headwrap using half double crochet through the back loops only for 19 inches. Seam flat into a circle.
- Rosette Strip: Chain 50. Work 1 row of dc. In the next row, work * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in every second stitch * to create a long scalloped serpentine ribbon.
- Form Rose: Coil the scalloped ribbon tightly in a spiral onto itself, letting the petals fan outward naturally. Secure the coiled base firmly using a tapestry needle and strong thread.
- Attachment: Position the completed rose 2 inches to the side of the headband’s front seam and sew it down securely.
- Leaves (Optional): Crochet 2 small green leaf motifs and tuck them behind the rosette base before sewing.
Tips and Variations
- Flower Dimension: Use a slightly finer yarn weight for the flower than the headband base so the rosette feels light and sculptural rather than bulky.
- Detachable Option: Sew a broach pin to the back of the rose so it can be removed for washing or transferred to coats and bags.
- Variation: Replace the single large rose with three small cascading flower buds.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Worsted weight yarn for headband base; DK weight for rose
- 4.5 mm and 3.5 mm crochet hooks
- Brooch pin clip (optional)
- Tapestry needle and strong sewing thread