Want a stylish new accessory without breaking the bank? Unleash your inner boho vibes with a handmade rope headband! Using any ropes or twines you may have left over, you can craft a custom headband that’s cheap, quick and easy to make. Plus, it makes the perfect handmade gift for your fashion-loving friends. Continue reading to find out how to make a rope headband in just a few simple steps.
How to make a rope headband
Learn how to make a rope headband that will look great with any outfit. Grab your materials and follow the straightforward instructions below.
What you need to make a rope headband
- Two strands of rope
- Glue gun
- Hot knife rope cutter sealer or scissors
- Hair bobble
1. Choose your rope
First and foremost, you’ll need to choose your rope of choice. There are so many different styles, thicknesses and colours of rope, so you can customise your rope headband to suit you. Try a soft cotton braided rope for a thick and comfortable headband, or use some chunky bakers twine for a slightly thinner band. If you want to get fancy with your rope headband, try some metallic or sparkle bakers twine. You’ll be sure to catch eyes in a shiny new headband!
2. Create a knot in the rope
Leaving around 8-10 inches on one side of the rope, begin creating a figure-8 knot. We’ll run through the steps below.
- Create a loop with the rope, leaving 8-10 inches to the side of the rope
- Pass the end of the rope underneath, creating a figure-8 shape
- Bring the rope end through the top loop, completing the 8
Take care not to pull the knot too tight, as you will need to thread a second rope through this knot.
3. Repeat the same with the second rope
With your second strand of rope, match the original figure-8 shape. Simply pull your second rope through one of the loops and follow the knot around so the two ropes intertwine. You should now have the two ropes joined together by the figure-8 knot. Squeeze both ends of the rope so that they are tight enough not to fall apart.
4. Cut the ropes to size
Measure the rope headband against your head, with the knot positioned where you would like it to sit. Mark the areas where you’ll need to trim the rope. Then, arrange your headband into a loop, and position your hair bobble where you would like the rope ends to meet. Take away the length of the hair bobble from your rope and then trim them to size. If you are using synthetic rope, a hot knife rope cutter will seal your rope ends with heat and ensure they don’t fray, leaving you with a durable headband. However, if you are using natural rope to craft your headband, you should not use a hot knife – opt for scissors or a sharp craft knife instead.
5. Attach the hair bobble
Using your hot glue gun, attach each end of the rope headband to opposite sides of the hair bobble. If you are using a thinner rope or twine, you could also tie the rope to the hair bobble for extra strength. Let the glue completely dry before you wear the headband – you don’t want to end up with glue stuck in your hair!
6. Style and wear your new rope headband
With your new rope headband freshly crafted, all that’s left to do is choose the perfect outfit to wear with your headband. If you want another matching accessory, find out how to make a friendship bracelet that you and your friends can wear alongside your rope headbands.
Ropes can be used for all sorts of crafts; just take a look at our rope decor ideas for your next home DIY project. But the fun doesn’t end there, with countless ideas such as a rope picture frame and other uses for decorative rope.