crochet headband pattern 2017

Headbands have served their purpose as a clothing accessory

Headbands have served their purpose as a clothing accessory ever since the Greek and Roman periods. Back then, they took the form of hair wreaths and were worn during special occasions. By the early 20th century, they became even more popular for their health benefits. It was a common belief among people of the time that tight pressure around the forehead helped prevent headaches and relieve pain. But with the evolution of fashion, that significance was soon overshadowed by style, as headwear has become more embellished, incorporating exotic fabrics and lace and ribbon accents, with small rosettes, feathers and gem decors. Their popularity peaked in the 1920s and a century later, they remain to be widely used, and even innovated with more elastic versions in the form of crochet headbands.