This year in my Learn To Crochet Class, we’ll be making headbands. As I began to prepare for the class, I found there are many different styles, and FREE patterns too! And headbands seem to be very popular right now!
The headband we will be making in class is pictured above in a handful of different colors, using our Snuggle yarn. I love to use this bulky yarn because it works up quickly. It is nice when first learning to be able to complete a project in a relative short amount of time. This yarn makes it that much easier! Snuggle yarn is available in Snuggle Solids and Snuggle Hand-Dyed.
For those that have never crocheted before, there is some helpful information is below:
Here’s the pattern:
Simple Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern
The stitches used in this pattern are the most basic, chain stitch and single crochet stitch.
You will need a Size N crochet hook.
Ch 11.
Row 1: Place a stitch marker or safety pin in the first ch from your hook. Sc in 3rd ch from hook. (Ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch.) Rep across entire row. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: (Sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1.) Rep the sequence in parentheses across the rest of the row. At the end of the row, work a sc st into the st where you placed the marker (you can remove the marker before working the stitch). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3 and Up: The rest of the rows are all exactly the same as row 2, with one minor difference. At the end of the row you will work your last sc st into the turning chain of the previous row. Rep this row until the headband is the length you want it to be.
I worked 49 rows total. Depending on how tall your stitches turn out, you might need to crochet a different number of rows.
If you would like to check the fit before you sew the edges of the headband together, put a safety pin in your active loop and pin the sides of the headband together. Try it on. If i t is too big, you can unravel a bit. If it is too small, crochet another row or two until it is the size you want.
Finishing the Ear Warmer
When you are satisfied that the ear warmer is the correct size, cut the yarn leaving an extra long length of yarn (around ten inches long.) Thread a tapestry needle using this end of yarn. With right sides together, use the tapestry needle to stitch the ends of the headband together. Weave in your ends. Turn the headband right side out. You are finished!
For notes on Gauge, Finished Size, and Design, go to Simple Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern.
Abbreviations Used In This Pattern:
ch = chain
ch-1 sp = chain-1 space (This is the space formed when you crocheted a chain stitch in the previous row.)
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
If time allows, we’ll make a flower too! I have found there are many patterns for Knitting and Crocheting Flowers. The pattern for this flower is here.
A good book on crochet packed with hundreds of tips and ideas is The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet.
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FREE HEADBAND CROCHET PATTERNS
Crocheted Headband with Flower – Celestial’s Creations
This pattern uses chain stitch and single crochet with rows going horizontal across the band, and has a button closure.
Stretchy Headband with Flower – Flower Girl Cottage
This pattern uses chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet and has a lacy look.
Knit Look Crochet Headband Earwarmer – Craftster
This pattern uses chain stitch, double crochet, front post double crochet, and back post double crochet, and would be a little more challenging pattern for a beginner.
Crochet Headwrap Pattern – 4T Designs
This pattern uses some special stitches like back loop single crochet which is just like it sounds, a single crochet through the back loop of the stitch. The pattern has good pictures showing how to do this. I love the flower on this headband!
Adorable Headwrap Pattern – Sweet Sweezers
This pattern uses chain stitch and double crochet, and something new, double crochet two stitches (dc next 2 sts tog) together!
Amazing Grace Headband – Beatrice Ryan Designs
This pattern uses chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet, and reverse single crochet. The pattern was designed in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Opportunities to crochet and donate headbands are available on this site.
Knot Knitted Headband – Cotton Fables
With this pattern, you will learn to use a foundation single crochet, and also a back post double crochet. It is a crochet pattern with a knit look.
Headband and Cuff – Little Birdie Secrets
In this pattern you will learn single crochet in back loop only, and how to crochet a half-double cross stitch. Both have videos showing this technique.
Textured Headband/Earband – Cotton Gin Studios
This pattern uses three stitches, slip, single crochet and double crochet. A chainless foundation technique keeps the headband from tightening up on one edge.
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