This simple crochet headband pattern is easy since it can be made with bulky yar and easy stitches. You can make ear warmers for yourself, your family, or as gifts for friends and loved ones. These ear warmers not only look great, but are soft and comfortable to wear.
Ear warmers are really the perfect cold-weather accessory because they’re so versatile. Wear them with your hair up or down, inside or outdoors.
Crochet Headband: The Perfect Project for Beginners
Total beginners will find this easy crochet headband pattern to be a great way to start a fun new DIY hobby, while crochet veterans can use them as a quick project to use up stash yarn. Plus they make great homemade, handcrafted gifts for teachers, co-workers, neighbors and anyone else on your list! No one will know you worked up these cute, cozy stocking stuffers in under an hour! What’s not to love?
This pattern starts by chaining a given number of stitches for the size headband you want to make, then we connect the chains together to for a circle. I ussually make a headband about 2 inches smaller than the actual head circumference to allow for stretch. I will show you how to make this pattern step by step in different sizes.
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SIZES
Instructions for the Easy Crochet Headband include 7 sizes! Ranging from newborn to adult large, you’ll be able to make this headband for anyone! You can also easily adjust the sizing by working more or less stitches or more or less rows! To adjust the length, add more or less foundation half double crochet stitches to row ! To adjust the width, repeat rows 2-3 as many times as necessary to reach your desired width. Make sure you read this post to the end to have a complete understanding of this pattern and to find the right crochet pattern size for the headband you desire to crochet.
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Crochet Headband Size & Yardage
Sizes are listed in inches for height and circumference. Yarn is in yards.
Premie
Height 4”, cir. 9”, yardage 42 yards
Baby
Height 4”, cir. 14”, yardage 56 yards
Toddler
Height 4”, cir. 16”, yardage 70
Crochet Pattern for Child Size Headband
Height 4”, cir. 18”, yardage 85
Teen
Height 4”, cir. 20, yardage 100
Woman
Height 4, cir. 21, yardage 110
Large Adult
Height 4, cir 22, yardage 120
TERMINOLOGY
- sc =single crochet
- hdc =half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch =chain
- rep = repeat
- st = stitch
- bl = back loop
MATERIALS
- Crochet hook I 5.5 mm
- Lion Brand Wool Spun , or any bulky yarn (5).
- Yarn needle (tapestry needle)
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
GAUGE
- 12 stitches x 9 rows = 4”
- You will need to make sure you have 12 stitches for every 4 inches of the headband for the correct fit.
Note: This headband isn’t quite as stretchy along its length as, let’s say, the brim of crocheted beanies.
Crochet Pattern for Premie Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 36, sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 36
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 36
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 36
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 36
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 36
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 36
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhc. 36
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 36
CLOSING AND FINISHING
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Pattern for Baby Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 42 , sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 42
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 42
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 42
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 42
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 42
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 42
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhc. 42
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 42
CLOSING AND FINISHING
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Pattern for Toddler Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 48 , sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 48
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 48
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 48
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 48
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 48
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 48
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhc. 48
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 48
CLOSING AND FINISHING
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Pattern for Child Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 54 , sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 54
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 54
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 54
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 54
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 54
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 54
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhc. 54
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 54
CLOSING AND FINISHING THE HEADBAND
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Pattern for Teen Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 60 , sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 60
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 60
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 60
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 60
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 60
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 60
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhc. 60
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 60
CLOSING AND FINISHING THE HEADBAND
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Pattern for Woman Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 64, sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 64
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 64
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 64
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 64
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 64
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 64
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhc. 64
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 64
CLOSING AND FINISHING THE HEADBAND
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Pattern for Large Adult Size Headband
Round 1: Chain 68, sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 68
Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 68
Round 4: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 68
Round 5: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 68
Round 6: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc. 68
Round 7: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc. 68
Round 8: Chain 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hc. 68
Round 9: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of the sc. 68
CLOSING AND FINISHING THE HEADBAND
CH 1 and cut off yarn, leaving a 12” long tail. Lay out headband with the right side facing up. Pinch the top and the bottom where the seam of the headband is and sew them together.
Chain 10 and work 1hdc in the second chain from the hook. Continue working 1 hdc around. Fasten off and leave a 10″ tail.
Wrap it around the seam of the crocheted headband and seam the ends together.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
I love this crochet headband pattern because it’s beautiful and functional! The bulky weight yarn is super warm and will keep your ears nice and toasty this fall and winter.
I hope you enjoyed making this beautiful crochet headband pattern. Let me know how did you like this crochet heart pattern. I’d love to hear from you!
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