It was during my sister’s birthday in January that Jason and I had the pleasure of meeting a very lovely couple (we'll call them Bob and Gail) who are into board games, video games, and other nerdy, geeky things.

As we shared interests and pub food, my blog and crochet came up. Like a proud parent, I showed off my crochet creations.

At this point, Gail was out of earshot and Bob took that moment to ask if I would make a crochet Star Trek headband for Gail. She's a huge Star Trek Next Generation fan and wouldn't it be awesome if she could go jogging while wearing a headband in the colors of the Wesley Crusher sweater?

I couldn't refuse and gladly accepted the challenge. Bob and I emailed back and forth and hashed out colors, size (he secretly measured one of Gail's headbands), and cost. This was the result:

Of course, I didn't stop there. I decided to also crochet a Redshirt Headband or the Picard (or Riker) Headband.

Star Trek Crochet Headband

This Star Trek crochet headband pattern is very simple and is a great project for crochet beginners.

Materials

• worsted weight yarn in Starfleet officer colors

• 5.5mm and 3.50mm hooks

• yarn needle

• stitch marker

• scissors

• measuring tape

Stitches (US Terminology)

ch- chain

dc - double crochet

hdc - half double crochet

sc - single crochet

sl st - slip stitch

inc - increase (2 sts in same st)

Pattern Notes

The pattern for this headband is worked with two (2) strands of yarn held together to create a thick fabric.

Work in rounds, joining with a slip stitch at the end of each round. Do not turn at the end of each round.

Unless stated, the starting chain does not count as a stitch.

This pattern makes a headband size of approx. 22-23”. You can adjust the size of this headband by starting with fewer or more chains.

The Picard Headband - with 5.5mm hook

Starting with 2 strands of red yarn, Ch 60 and sl st to first ch.

Rounds 1-2: ch 2, dc in same space as sl st and each st around, join with sl st to first dc.

Rounds 3-4: ch 2, hdc in same space as sl st and each st around, join with sl st to first hdc.

Switch to black yarn

Round 5: ch 2, hdc in same space as sl st and each st around, join with sl st to first hdc.

Rounds 7-8: ch 1, sc in next st and each st around, join with sl st to first sc.

*Optional* for Rounds 7-8 you can decrease (sc2tog) at the beginning and end of each round to give it a rounder shape, like a hat.

Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Combadge - with 3.50mm hook and using single strand of gold or silver yarn.

Row 1: ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next st, turn. (4 sts)

Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st, turn.

Row 4: ch 1, sc in next st, inc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, turn. (6 sts)

Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st, turn.

Row 6: ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts (8 sts)

To make a neat edge, ch 1 and sl st in each row (along the side of the triangle) all the way around until you reach the first st then...

ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 ch, skip next 3 sc (on main triangle piece) sl st in next 3 and repeat to create the other point.

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing to the headband.

If you make this crochet Star Trek headband I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk

Looking for more crochet headbands? Then you might like my Chunky Headband pattern.

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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com