Beginner Headband Free Crochet Pattern
This basic headband with a cute flower is perfect for any level crocheter. Make it in a solid color or a two-tone varaiation. It’ll keep your ears warm while you keep your hair from hat head. ;)
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MATERIALS
Finished Sizes:
- 5T-preteen – 20” circumference
- Adult – 22” circumference
Yarn: #4 worsted weight – 1 oz/80 yds
Brown sample used:
- Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe in Snapdragon
- Red Heart Eco Ways Bamboo Wool in Cocoa
Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
Notions: Yarn Needle
Gauge: 16 sts and 16 rows = 4” in pattern
Difficulty: Beginner: Uses easy stitches with minimal shaping.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
yo – yarn over
For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.
Notes:
- All sc are worked through FRONT LOOP ONLY.
BASIC HEADBAND
5T – PRETEEN
ch 4.
Row 1: sc in 2 nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: ch1, 2sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, 2sc in last sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 3: ch1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. (7 sc)
Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. (9 sc)
Row 7: Repeat Row 3.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. (11 sc)
Row 9: Repeat Row 3.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2. (13 sc)
Row 11 – 60: Repeat Row 3.
Row 61: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog, turn. (11 sc)
Row 62: Repeat Row 3.
Row 63: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, turn. (9 sc)
Row 64: Repeat Row 3.
Row 65: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, turn. (7 sc)
Row 66: Repeat Row 3.
Row 67: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, turn. (5 sc)
Row 68: Repeat Row 3.
Row 69: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, turn. (3 sc)
If not using border:
Row 70: ch1, sc, slip stitch in next sc, ch6 (or amount needed to go around your button), slip stitch in same sc, sc. Fasten off.
If using border:
Row 70: Repeat Row 3.
ADULT
ch 4.
Row 1: sc in 2 nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: ch1, 2sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, 2sc in last sc, turn. (5 sc)
Row 3: ch1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. (7 sc)
Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. (9 sc)
Row 7: Repeat Row 3.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. (11 sc)
Row 9: Repeat Row 3.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2. (13 sc)
Row 11 – 68: Repeat Row 3.
Row 69: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog, turn. (11 sc)
Row 70: Repeat Row 3.
Row 71: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, turn. (9 sc)
Row 72: Repeat Row 3.
Row 73: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, turn. (7 sc)
Row 74: Repeat Row 3.
Row 75: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, turn. (5 sc)
Row 76: Repeat Row 3.
Row 77: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, turn. (3 sc)
If not using border:
Row 78: ch1, sc, slip stitch in next sc, ch6 (or amount needed to go around your button), slip stitch in same sc, sc. Fasten off.
If using border:
Row 78: Repeat Row 3.
BORDER
Attach with sc to corner of headwrap. Sc in each stitch, 3sc in corner stitch, sc in end of each row down side of headwrap, 3sc in corner, sc in 2 sc on end, ch6 (or amount needed to go around your button), sc in same sc, sc in next 2 sc, 3sc in corner, sc in end of each row down side, attach with slip stitch to 1st sc. Fasten off.
FLOWER
With pink Ch5, join with slip stitch in 1st ch to form ring.
Round 1: ch1, 12 sc in ring, join with slip stitch to 1st sc (12 sc).
Round 2: ch1, sc in 1st sc, *ch3, skip next sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * around, ch3, skip last sc, slip stitch in 1st sc (6 ch3 spaces)
Round 3: (slip stitch, sc, 3hdc, sc, slip stitch) in each ch3 space around (5 petals).
Round 4: ch1, sc around post of 1st sc of round 2, ch4, *sc around next sc of round 2, ch5, repeat from * around, slip stitch in 1st sc changing to brown. (5 ch4 spaces)
Round 5: (slip stitch, sc, hdc, 3dc, hdc, sc, slip stitch) in each ch4 space around. (5 petals)
Round 6: ch1, sc around 1st sc of round 4, ch6, repeat from * around, slip stitch in 1st sc. (5 ch6 spaces)
Round 7: (slip stitch, sc, hdc, 2dc, htr, 2dc, hdc, sc, slip stitch) in each ch6 space around, (5 petals). Fasten off.
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