STITCH ROUND Crochet durag head wrap with mesh ties
3 rounds shape the cap, 5 build the ties, for a crochet durag head wrap.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Rounds
- 8 rounds
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Hook
- 8.0 mm
- Time
- 4-6 hours
Intermediate
What the original page called it. Nothing here is graded a second time.
8 rounds
Each one gets its own line, with a box beside it to tick as you go.
Worsted
What the sample was made in. Any weight works — the size moves with it.
About this pattern
This crochet durag head wrap trades fabric for a double crochet base worked flat, with the main unit ticked off across a short set of rows before the straps take over. It works up fast because the stitch itself stays simple throughout, and the shaping does the heavy lifting for fit rather than any fancy stitchwork.
The shaping happens right at the start, where V-stitches at the row ends build the increases that give the cap its curve. Slow down through those early rows to keep the V-stitch placement even, since any drift there carries through the rest of the piece and throws off how the straps sit once marked.
- Chain a long foundation row and build the first row with double crochet and chain-1 spaces across.
- Work V-stitches into the last stitch at each end to shape the curve of the cap.
- Mark two stitches on the sides of the finished unit as anchor points for the straps.
- Chain out from each marked stitch and build a mesh strap by alternating chains and double crochet.
- Mirror the second strap off the opposite marked stitch to match the first.
What goes wrong
- Uneven V-stitches at row ends Count the double crochet, chain 1, double crochet sequence into the same stitch each time, since a skipped or doubled loop there skews the curve.
- Losing the stitch markers Set both stitch markers on the 25th double crochet before starting the straps and leave them in place until both chains are attached, since removing one early makes the second strap hard to mirror.
- Inconsistent chain tension in the mesh Keep the chain-4 and chain-1 spaces relaxed and even along the strap rounds, since tight chains pull the mesh out of shape and make the ties stiff.
- Straps attached to the wrong side Double check which marked stitch is meant for which strap before slip stitching the chain on, since swapped sides make the straps cross awkwardly when tied.
Yarn, hook and the rest
Copied from the source pattern's own materials list.
- Approximately 175 yards of 4-weight yarn
- L 8.0 mm crochet hook
- 2 Stitch markers
- Pair of scissors
- Tapestry needle
Progress tracker
0 of the 8 rounds on this page are ticked.
The pattern, round by round
Kept in the order and the wording the source used. Tick a round as you finish it; the ticks stay on this device.
Main Pattern
Round 1
Start with a slip knot and chain up 70 chains; make a double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook; chain 1, skip 1, and double crochet in the next stitch; repeat this pattern across the row; at the end of the row, work a V-stitch two times in the last stitch (double crochet, chain 1, double crochet); work double crochet across the other edge to complete the row.
Rounds 2–4
Continue following the pattern, incorporating V-stitches at the top to create increases.
Rounds 5–10
Double crochet in each stitch around without any further increases.
Straps
Round 1
Mark the 25th double crochet on each side of the unit where the straps will be attached; chain 70 and attach the chain to the marked stitch using a slip stitch.
Round 2
Chain 4, and continue double crocheting and chaining across until reaching the stitch before the stitch marker on the other side.
Round 3
Chain 4, slip stitch into the stitch with the stitch marker, and chain 73 for the second strap.
Round 4
Follow the same mesh pattern for the straps, mirroring the sides until reaching the other stitch marker.
Round 5
Complete rows for the straps following the established pattern.
Join
Step 1After reaching row 10 on the main unit, fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Step 2Fasten off the straps, weave in the ends, and style the do-rag as desired.
Step 3After completing the last row, fasten off and weave in any remaining yarn ends using a tapestry needle.
Step 4Adjust and tie the straps as desired to secure the do-rag in place.
Step 5Make any final adjustments or embellishments to your do-rag before wearing it.
Finish
- Fasten off the main unit after the last double crochet round and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.
- Fasten off each strap separately once the mesh rounds are complete and weave in any tails left at the tips.
- Tie the straps at the back to secure the fit, then make any last adjustments before wearing.
Bigger or smaller
- Larger
- Go up a hook size while keeping the same 4-weight yarn, which loosens the double crochet and mesh, giving more room through the cap and longer-feeling straps.
- Smaller
- Drop to a smaller hook than the L 8.0 mm called for, which tightens the double crochet rows and the mesh straps for a snugger overall fit.
Photographs of this one
Every photograph on this page was taken by whoever published the pattern, and they are printed in the order the source listed them.
FAQs
Asked and answered
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.
How much yarn does this take?
The pattern calls for about 175 yards of 4-weight yarn. That covers the main unit and both straps in a single color.
Can one skein finish the whole project?
Most 4-weight skeins run close to or above 175 yards, so a single skein often covers the cap and straps. Check the yardage on the label before starting to avoid running short mid-strap.
Why are two stitch markers needed?
The markers flag the exact stitches where the straps attach, keeping both sides symmetrical. Without them it is easy to lose track of the 25th double crochet on each side.
What if the straps come out different lengths?
Recount the chain and mesh rounds on the shorter strap against the pattern before fastening off. Straps are meant to mirror each other, so matching round counts keeps the tie even at the back.