This easy crochet headband pattern is one of my favorite crochet projects! It’s quick to create and makes a lovely gift for girl friends.
There is just something about the cold weather that has me wanting to crochet all the time! Sitting by the crackling fire with a cup of tea and a lap full of crochet – simply lovely!
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If you are looking for a quick, easy, and beautiful free crochet pattern, then look no further!
A headband is the perfect project for keeping your ears toasty on cold, winter days. It’s also the perfect stash buster, because it doesn’t use very much yarn, so you can make several in different colors!
This headband crochet pattern is a great project for those with beginner crochet skills. The easy pattern uses basic crochet stitches and the stitch pattern repeats.
This free simple crochet headband is one of my all-time favorite patterns and always sells well on etsy or at craft fairs. If you would like to make the flower embellishment as well, be sure to check out my crochet flower tutorial.
This quick project is just so cute! Perfect for this vintage-loving gal!
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Crochet abbreviations:
- CH – Chain
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- ST – Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet stitch
- HDC – Half Double Crochet stitch
- DC – Double Crochet stitch
- INC – Increase
For this headband, I used Vanna’s Choice yarn, from Michaels, in Barley and Oatmeal. This is my absolute favorite yarn! It’s so soft and easy to work with.
I use this worsted yarn for most of my crocheting and have a skein of yarn in just about every color saved in my craft room!
Crochet headband variations:
- This free pattern is for a basic adult size headband. Easily adjust the size by changing the stitch counts and amount of rows. You can also check out a headband size chart online, for more specific measurements.
- Change the look of your headband by crocheting into only the back loop of each stitch.
- Create a border around the sides of the headband using slip stitches. Or try something more decorative, like a shell stitch.
- For a versatile summer crochet headband, use a lighter weight cotton yarn.
Tips and Tricks:
- When choosing crochet projects, always check the skill level needed, to be sure it’s a good fit for you. Grab my Learn to Crochet eBook for a great refresher course!
- Crochet hook size can make a real difference in the size of your finished crochet items. If you tend to crochet quite tightly, it may be beneficial to go up a size. If your stitches tend to be loose, go down a size.
- For easy washing, choose cotton yarn. Try chunky yarn or bulky yarn for a different headband look.
Crochet Headband Pattern:
Work in rows.
ch 16
1: skip the first two ch, dc 14, turn at end of row
2: sc 14, ch 2, turn
3: dc 14, turn
4- 50: repeat row 2 & 3
Use a yarn needle to sew the two ends together.
Fasten off, weave in ends with a tapestry needle, add a cute crochet flower, and you are done!
I sell these cute and cozy headbands at craft fairs and they make a great gift for friends during the holidays. If you use my pattern, you are welcome to sell the finished product.
However, the pattern itself is for personal use only. Please don’t sell or duplicate it. Share a link to this post with friends!
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Crochet Headband Pattern
This easy crochet headband pattern is one of my favorite crochet projects! It's quick to create and makes a lovely gift for girl friends.
Materials
- 6mm J crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Worsted weight yarn
- Scissors
Instructions
Work in rows.
ch 16
1: skip the first two ch, dc 14, turn at end of row
2: sc 14, ch 2, turn
3: dc 14, turn
4- 50: repeat row 2 & 3
Use a yarn needle to sew the two ends together.
Fasten off, weave in ends with a tapestry needle, add a cute crochet flower, and you are done!
What size hook did you use?
Oh! I will edit to add J – 6mm the recommended size to use with Vannas Choice :)
Oh heck..I used a 5..should I do a few more rows?
You should be okay :)
What is the thickness of the yarn?
Medium, worsted weight :)
How did you connect it? Just sew, button, elastic?
I sewed the ends together with yarn.
Do chain 2 for row 2 and 3 or just row 3
I was trying to find this on Ravelry and couldn’t. Is it there under a different name? I found one design by Twin Dragonfly Designs, but it wasn’t this one. Would love to see you and follow you on there! :D
I have just signed up for ravelry and uploaded a few of my patterns! Thanks :)
how do you make the flower
I have a separate tutorial for that – search “crochet flower” :)
Do you give permission to sell any headbands someone may make with your pattern?
Sure! Please include a link to my pattern in the listing when selling online. Thanks :)
That is very nice. I so often find people not willing to let you sell the finished product. I also design patterns and say hey if you want to sell them you did the work.. :-)
Is the dc US or UK method? Sorry just learning, and it’s confusing.
US method – no problem! Be sure to check out my Learn to Crochet eBook if you would like a refresher :) xo
How do you fasten off?
Thanks
Dala
You can fasten off however you choose. Some people simply tie a knot while others like to weave in the ends with a yarn needle.
Thanks for this. Online patterns are like recipes, many don’t produce something anything like the picture and require making your own changes to get a decent result. However this one is simple and very good. There are so many different flowers you can make on pinterest that there are endless possibilities for this design! I’ll be adding these to my craft stall at Christmas.
Thank you from Sheffield, UK
Thanks for the feedback! xo
Great design and easy to follow. I’ve made one for my sister for Christmas! Different flower, which I’ve also made detachable.
Thanks.
Hi thanks for the pattern! They are very pretty. I made my first one with a different yarn but it came out too large and long maybe because my tension is looser, and I’m still learning. So I went and bought the Vanna’s choice in oatmeal and tried it with 12 columns and 45 rows instead and that was better for my work I found.
Good to hear! <3
how did you determine the small, medium, and large size headbands in the top picture.
There are all the same size – its just the angle of the photo :)
ok thank you so much.
What are the finished width and length on the headband and also the size of the flower? I’m using the brands of yarn and the sizes of hooks in the patterns, but mine are turning out really big. I’m just wondering if they are supposed to be that big or if I need to adjust something. Thank you!
I’m sorry, I don’t have the dimensions. My stitches a pretty tight, the size sometimes depends on the gauge of your stitches and tension in your yarn. I would suggest just dropping a row if your headband is too big. Have fun :)
I was wondering the same thing…Can you tell me the finished width of the headbands in the picture so that I can compare it to the width I came out with? Thanks!
3.5″ approx
Thank you so much!
My daughter was just asking me to make her a new headband. This one looks quick and easy – pinning!
I am making the headband for the first time and I am following your pattern but mine looks different. Do you have a tutorial on this
Did you leave out the turning chain or not se them? May be confusing to new crocheters.
No turning chain when transitioning to the single crochet row.
How much yarn is needed for one headband?
Hmmm about 1/2 a skein of Vannas Choice.
It would be very helpful to have a finished length for the headband since everyone has their own crochet tension.