Easy Crochet Headband and Ear Warmer Pattern for Beginners

North Ridge Headband Crochet Pattern

The Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Beginners is a simple ear warmer and headband pattern anyone can make. It’s just a few easy stitches you can finish in just an hour!

Whether it’s a size XL for the men in your life or the toddler version with an adorable flower added for a special little girl, chances are everyone in your family will love this cozy ear warmer pattern. The adorable crochet flower applique follows the headband pattern below.

Headband and ear warmer patterns don’t get much easier than this design. And, it’s made with bulky weight yarn so you know your project will be created speedy-quick.

Make a wonderful ear and neck warmer set with the matching North Ridge Cowl.

Just make up a bulky cowl and ear warmer set and send your family out into the cold for a few hours of fun knowing they will be cozy in your creations.

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes.

Crochet Headband Pattern below! But first, let’s talk about what you need to know before you make a crocheted headband.

Can You Wash a Crocheted Headband?

Typically, yes. Be sure to check the label on your yarn, definitely, but yes, you can wash your headbands usually with items of a like color in warm water. Then, lay it flat to dry and you’re ready to wear it again!

Why Is My Crochet Curling?

In such a small piece, it’s almost always tension in your needle. There’s a quick fix for this with a smaller piece like this–just pull the piece flat. Or you can even block it by wetting it gently and spreading it on a flat surface and pinning it. After it dries, it should be very flat.

In the future, you can either just relax your hand, or if you have a hard time doing that, use a larger needle.

Why Is My Crochet Not Straight?

Unfortunately, this is a little harder to fix. And with a small piece like this easy crocheted earwarmer, you can pretty well know that the reason your crochet is not straight is that you lost count on the stitches. 

Sometimes it could be tension, but if you weren’t precise on your stitch count, then it’s likely that. The only way to fix your piece, if you are off on the stitch count, is to pull the thread and start over again. Just do a count and pull out until your piece is the right count.

What You Need to Make the Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern for Beginners

Size:

• 8 x 3.5 in [9 x 4, 10 x 5, 11 x 5 in]
• 20 x 8.8 cm [22.8 x 10, 25 x 12.7, 28 x 12.7 cm]

Materials:

• 50 [70, 90, 110] yards bulky weight yarn. Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande used for ear warmers pictured, but any bulky weight yarn can be used.
• Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• ¾, 1, or 1 ½ inch buttons optional for Flower Motif

Gauge:

In alternating rows of half double crochet and slip stitch, 14 rows = 4 in (10.2 cm).

Skill Level:

Easy

Pattern Notes for the Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Beginners

Pattern written for toddler/child’s small; changes for child’s size medium/large, adult size small/medium and adult size large/x-large in [ ].

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Sizing

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Bottom Loop (Back Bar) of Foundation Chain:

Turn your foundation chain upside down and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

Directions for the Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Beginners

Chain 12 [13, 16, 16] turn.

Row 1:

Working in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches section for instructions), half double crochet in second chain from hook and each stitch of bottom loop of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (11 [12, 15, 15] stitches total)

Row 2:

*Chain 1, slip stitch in each stitch of row.

Row 3:

Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row.

Rows 4 to 47 [59, 71, 77]:

Repeat from * for number of rows indicated.

Do not fasten off.

Finishing:

Fold ear warmer with right side facing up. Match base foundation chain row with final row in pattern. With seam matched and laying flat, slip stitch both top loops across row to create seam. See Seaming Figures 1-5.

Do not fasten off.

With right side facing out, slip stitch around upper edge of warmer.

Fasten off.

With right side facing out, beginning at seam of unfinished edge, slip stitch around other edge of warmer.

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.

Sew on any number of blocked lower Motifs with or without buttons as artist’s choice. (See motif pattern below.)

Flower Motif

Size:

3 in (7.6 cm) in diameter

Materials:

• Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)
• Worsted weight yarn. Yarn shown in picture is organic worsted weight cotton yarn, but any worsted yarn will work.
• Lace weight yarn. Accent yarn in picture is lace weight alpaca, but any lace weight yarn will work.
• ¾, 1, or 1 ½ inch buttons optional for Flower Motif
• Tapestry needle

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Directions for the Flower Motif

Using worsted weight yarn (and carrying lace weight accent yarn optional) chain 6, slip stitch in first chain to join.

Round 1:

Single crochet 2 times in each chain, (12 stitches total) slip stitch to join.

Round 2 (Flower Petals):

Slip stitch in back loop of first stitch from Round 1, chain 3, slip stitch in back loop of first stitch from Round 1, chain 5, slip stitch in back loop of first stitch from Round 1, chain 3, slip stitch in first stitch from Round 1 (first flower petal complete).

Repeat for 11 more flower petals (1 petal for each stitch of Round 1).

Slip stitch in back loop of first stitch of round to join.

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in ends.

Yield: 1

Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern for Beginners

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This is the easiest crochet ear warmer pattern for beginners, even if you've never picked up a hook before.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost 5

Materials

Ear Warmer

• 50 [70, 90, 110] yards bulky weight yarn. Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande used for ear warmers pictured, but any bulky weight yarn can be used.

Flower Motif

• Worsted weight yarn. Yarn shown in picture is organic worsted weight cotton yarn, but any worsted yarn will work.
• Lace weight yarn. Accent yarn in the picture is lace weight alpaca, but any lace weight yarn will work.
• ¾, 1, or 1 ½ inch buttons optional for Flower Motif

Tools

For ear warmer:

• Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

For flower motif:

• Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)

Instructions

1. Chain 12 [13, 16, 16] turn.
2. Row 1: Working in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches section for instructions), half double crochet in second chain from hook and each stitch of bottom loop of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (11 [12, 15, 15] stitches total)
3. Row 2: *Chain 1, slip stitch in each stitch of row.
4. Row 3: Chain 2, half double crochet in each stitch of row.
5. Rows 4 to 47 [59, 71, 77]:
6. Repeat from * for number of rows indicated.
7. Do not fasten off.
8. Finishing: Fold ear warmer with right side facing up. Match base foundation chain row with final row in pattern. With seam matched and laying flat, slip stitch both top loops across row to create seam. See Seaming Figures 1-5.
9. Do not fasten off.
10. With right side facing out, slip stitch around upper edge of warmer.
11. Fasten off.
12. With right side facing out, beginning at seam of unfinished edge, slip stitch around other edge of warmer.
13. Fasten off.
14. Weave in loose ends.
15. Sew on any number of blocked lower Motifs with or without buttons as artist's choice.

Flower Motif

Using worsted weight yarn (and carrying lace weight accent yarn optional) chain 6, slip stitch in first chain to join.

Round 1:

1. Single crochet 2 times in each chain, (12 stitches total) slip stitch to join.
2. Round 2 (Flower Petals): Slip stitch in back loop of first stitch from Round 1, chain 3, slip stitch in back loop of first stitch from Round 1, chain 5, slip stitch in back loop of first stitch from Round 1, chain 3, slip stitch in first stitch from Round 1 (first flower petal complete).
3. Repeat for 11 more flower petals (1 petal for each stitch of Round 1).
4. Slip stitch in back loop of first stitch of round to join.
5. Fasten off.
6. Finishing:
7. Weave in ends.

Notes

Headband Size:

• 8 x 3.5 in [9 x 4, 10 x 5, 11 x 5 in]

• 20 x 8.8 cm [22.8 x 10, 25 x 12.7, 28 x 12.7 cm]
  

Gauge:

In alternating rows of half double crochet and slip stitch, 14 rows = 4 in (10.2 cm).

Pattern Notes for the Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Beginners

Pattern written for toddler/child's small; changes for child's size medium/large, adult size small/medium and adult size large/x-large in [ ].

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Sizing for the Headband

Toddler/Child's Small: 17 in (43.2 cm)

Child's Medium/Large: 19 in (48.3 cm)

Adult Small/Medium: 21 in (53.3 cm)

Adult Large/X-Large: 23 in (58.4 cm)

Sizing for the Flower Motif

3 in (7.6 cm) in diameter

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Bottom Loop (Back Bar) of Foundation Chain: Turn your foundation chain upside down and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.