A headband that is crocheted is a comfortable and practical thing. It will protect your ears from the wind and keep them warm in cool weather. Such a headband will not take up much space in your bag, and knitting it, even for beginners, will not be difficult.
What you need for a crochet headband
A headband, which is easier to crochet than knit, can be made for both a girl and an adult woman.
To knit it you will need a small amount of materials:
- yarn of the required color;
- a hook of a size suitable for the selected threads;
- needle and thread;
- various decorative elements (rhinestones, stripes, etc.).
How to choose yarn and hook size
You can make a variety of headbands with a crochet hook. It is important to choose the right knitting threads and a suitable hook for them. The thicker the threads, the more relief the patterns and the larger the headband will be.
When choosing yarn, you should follow these recommendations:
- the choice of yarn depends on when you plan to wear the headband (in cool or warm weather). In summer, you should choose yarn made of cotton, viscose or linen. For warm options, buy wool or semi-wool. If you knit it in several threads, the headband will be more voluminous;
- since this product comes into contact with the scalp, it is necessary to choose threads with a natural fiber content of at least 30-40%;
- the best yarn thickness is 250-300 m/100g.
When purchasing a hook, you must follow these rules:
- the hook length should be from 12 to 16 cm;
- the end of the hook, where the head is, should be sharp, but not too sharp, so as not to cut yourself;
- the handle can be plastic, aluminum or steel. Plastic ones are light but break easily, and steel ones are heavy but last longer;
- The hook diameter is selected as recommended on the yarn label.
Headband Pattern Ideas
A headband, which can be crocheted using various patterns, will become an indispensable thing in the wardrobe. Among the most popular options for headband patterns, some are presented below in the table.
Name | Drawing | Scheme |
Braids | ![]() | ![]() |
Volumetric plaits and braids | ![]() | ![]() |
Thick knit pattern | ![]() | ![]() |
Pattern with relief | ![]() | ![]() |
Pattern with openwork | ![]() | ![]() |
Braids and plaits | ![]() | ![]() |
Paths with openwork | ![]() | ![]() |
Leaf pattern | ![]() | ![]() |
Tight knitting | ![]() | ![]() |
Patterns, step-by-step description of knitting headbands
A headband that even beginners can crochet is universal and has different models. Below are diagrams and descriptions of different types of headbands.
The article uses the following abbreviations:
- Air loops – Вп.
- Air Lift Loop – Runway
- Double crochet – dc.
- Single crochet – SC.
- Connecting loop - Sp.
- Lifting loops – Pp.
- Half double crochet – LDc.
Headband for a girl
The following materials will be required for the work:
- white threads "Romana". For them hook No. 0.6;
- melange threads "Lily" for them hook No. 0.75;
- pink threads "Maxi". For them hook №0.75.
To complete this product, the following steps are required:
- Make a motif based on a square: cast on 4 Ch. Close into a ring. Raise 3 Ch and knit 4 rows according to the pattern. Row 4 ends with a Sp in the 3rd Ch. Raise 5 Ch. Below is a pattern for a square.
- Ch 5 pcs. join into a chain in the 3rd column of the base from the hook. Ch 2 pcs. lift and tie into the 2nd column of the base from the hook Sc.
- In VP, connected by an arch, 5 pcs., tie SSn 9 pcs. Skip one column of the base of the 4th row. In the next column of the base of the 4th row, tie Sc. Cast on 2 lifting chain stitches. Skip the column of the base 1 pc. Perform Sc 1 pc.
- Make 2 dc in the 1st foundation column. Make 1 dc in the 2nd foundation column. Repeat 1 time across the entire row. Ch 2 raise. Skip 1 column and make dc in the base of the 4th row.
- Perform the actions as in the previous row: alternate 2 dc and dc. The row ends with sc. Tear off the thread. Go to the next side. Fasten the thread in the 7th column of row #4. Make a chain of 5 ch. Skip 2 base columns from the hook and perform sc. Knit in the same way as on the previous side.
- Make 1 sc around the circumference of the 1st row.
- Make Sc around the perimeter. At the tip of the motif make a "pico" Ch 3 pcs. The basis of the product is done.
- Next, using the pattern, make flowers in the form of "daisies". Then sew them to the base. Sew a bead to the center of each flower.
- Make laces according to the diagram, the length of which is 5 cm. Sew them to the base and the headband is ready.
Headband with relief columns
A headband that can be crocheted for both summer and winter can be crocheted using relief stitches. The simplicity of crocheting allows it to be easily done even by beginners.
To complete the work you will need:
- mint-colored threads;
- hook 3 mm;
- scissors.
For knitting you will need:
- Cast on a chain of VP. Its length should be equal to the required width of the product. However, the number of loops should be even, since the product will need to be folded in half.
- In the 1st row make PP 2 pcs. In the 3rd loop of the chain make PLsn.
- Knit a turning row: make PP 3 pcs. Then make relief columns with a yarn over 3 pcs.: make a yarn over, and then pass the hook behind the column from the front side. Knit SSn.
- 2 SSn are performed from the wrong side. They are performed similarly with the difference that the hook is inserted from the wrong side and knitted there. Then 2 front columns are performed.
- In this way, alternation is carried out until the end of the row. The last column is made with a yarn over.
- Turn the knitting and do a similar row. Size 18-20 cm. In the purl rows only purl loops, and in the front rows - front loops.
- Complete half a row. With a product width of 20 columns, knit 10 columns according to the pattern.
- Perform turning rows of 10 columns of 8-9 pieces.
- Connect the thread with the remaining thread of the first piece. Make 8-9 rows.
- For overlapping, two parts are crossed. Make a new row, which will consist of 20 columns. Knit 10 columns along the first part. Knit 10 columns along the second (lower) part.
- Make a piece of fabric 18-20 cm.
- Fold the bandage. Sew with SC. Turn the bandage inside out and straighten the overlap.
Mickey's Girlfriend Headband
To make this bandage you will need the following materials:
- Children's wool yarn.
- Hook No. 3.
- For the ears there is a sliding ring.
Knitting process:
- Cast on VP 7 pcs.
- Knit 6 sc and VP. Do 6 rows in this way.
- Double the 1st column. This will result in 7 SC.
- In the next 3 rows, knit 7 sc.
- In the next row, make 8 sc and VP.
- Next 3 rows: 8 sc and 1 ch.
- Next, double the column 1 pc., and then SC and CH are performed.
- Next 3 rows of 9 sc.
- Double the 1st column. As a result, you get 10 pcs. SC.
- The next 32 rows include 10 pcs. SC. The resulting fabric is 22 cm in size.
- Decreasing stitches every 3 rows. To do this: knit the 1st stitch in a row. Then skip the next stitch of the previous row. The length of the bandage is approximately 44 cm.
To make the ears you need:
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- on the sliding ring make 6 sc. Tighten the ring;
- in the next row, knit 12 pcs. SC. End each row with a slip stitch and CH;
- next row: sc 3 pcs. and double column 1 pc. Repeat 4 times;
- in the next row, make 17 sc. Do not knit the last 5 stitches.
Fasten the thread. Cut the thread, leaving about 30 cm to attach the eyelet. Make the second eyelet in the same way. Sew the strip into a ring and attach the ears.
Bow headband
To make such a bandage, you need:
- Lana Gold 800 threads;
- hook number 3.
The pattern is made by alternating a slip stitch and a plsn. There is no pp at the end of each row. It is necessary to immediately turn the work and start with a slip stitch.
The bandage is connected with a chain of VP zigzag 3-4 pcs. The center is tied as follows: VP 6 pcs., starting from the 2nd loop from the hook, make SC in each loop. Make 8 rows. Sew the bandage.
Headband with flowers
A summer headband with flowers will go well with a skirt, a T-shirt, and a dress.
To complete it you need:
- yellow, white, red, orange and blue threads "Iris";
- hook No. 1.5;
- elastic: width 1.5 cm.
General scheme:
For the 1st flower: you need to take yellow threads. Form a loop. In it knit 16 pcs. Make a ring.
Then the work is carried out according to the scheme below:
- The colors are taken in the following order: yellow, orange, white and red.
- To make the 2nd flower you need to: make a loop with white threads. Make 8 pcs. Form a ring. Then work according to the pattern.
Using the above diagram, knit 2 flowers.
Color order:
- for the first: white, orange, white;
- for the second: blue, yellow, blue.
To make flower #3 you need to: make a loop with red threads. Knit 16 dc. Connect the ring. Perform the work according to the following scheme:
Alternating colors: red, yellow and white.
4th flower: make a loop from yellow threads. Knit 8 pcs. Close into a ring and knit according to the diagram below:
The colors alternate as follows: yellow, white and blue.
5th flower: make a loop with orange threads. Knit 8 pcs. Close the ring and knit according to the following pattern:
According to this pattern, 2 flowers are made.
The colors alternate as follows:
- for the first: orange, blue, orange;
- for the second: white, blue, white.
Then you need to measure the elastic. Sew the elastic with an overlap of 1.5 cm on both sides. Put it on the jar and attach flowers to it with needles. Then you need to sew the flowers to the elastic.
Two-color headband for girls
To work you will need:
- yarn – 2 colors;
- hook;
- needle and thread;
- scissors.
Work process:
- With the first color, dial 80 VP and 2 PP. The result should be a strip measuring 50-52 cm.
- Start with the 3rd loop from the hook: Sc knit the 1st row. It is important to insert the hook into the link that is behind the loop so that the edge is even. Perform VP 2 pcs.
- Make a SC behind the back wall of the loop. Knit in this way until the length of the strip reaches 5 cm. Do not forget to make 2 VP at the end of the row.
- Then knit the second strip using the same pattern.
- Connect 2 strips as shown in the picture.
- Tie the ends of the strips.
- Knit with half-columns.

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- At the end make a VP. Leave a thread, leaving 10-15 cm.
- Repeat steps 6-8 on the other side.
- Attach the thread to the side. Make VP 2 pcs. Process the edge of the bandage with SC.
- Cut the thread, leaving the end. Repeat step 10 on the other side, but do not cut the thread.
- Fasten the bandage with the remaining threads. To do this, fold it inside with the front side. Make the ends PSb.
- Hide the ends of the threads in the knitting using a needle.
- The bandage is ready.
Summer headband for women
A summer headband can be knitted from flax fiber. It will suit any outfit: dress, sundress, shorts and jeans.
To make it you will need:
- linen threads;
- hook 6 mm.
Manufacturing process:
- The pattern is made of 44 VP. Their number can be more or less. It all depends on the head circumference.
- Using a slip stitch, close the chain to continue knitting in a circle.
- Perform VPP.
- Knit a row of dc.
- Repeat step 3.
- In the second row, make Ch, and the remaining loops - Sc.
- The rapport is completed until the bandage reaches the required width.
- Using the same pattern, make a rectangle measuring 4-6 cm. It is needed for bandaging.
- Close the seam of connecting loops with this rectangle.
- Decorate the headband with rhinestones, glitter, and beads.
Winter Crochet Headband for Women
A headband made of wool or semi-wool can replace a hat.
To make it you will need:
- wool yarn with acrylic;
- hook No. 4-5.
To make it, you will need to do the following:
- Dial Bp. Their length is equal to the circumference of the head. The average size for women is 89 cm.
- The bandage is done in alternating rows: a straight row, the next one is a reverse row.
- Front side – Вп 5 pcs. From the 2nd loop, the thread is pulled out of 5 loops of the braid. That is, the hook must be inserted into the stitch of the cast-on chain, then the thread is pulled out, forming 2 loops. They must be left on the hook, without finishing knitting. Go to the next loop.
- When 6 loops are formed, make a yarn over. The working thread is pulled through 6 loops and 1 VP to create a hole.
- Cast on 6 loops. Pull out 1 loop from the hole, 1 loop from the last one that was included in the previous rapport, 1 loop from the chain loop, 2 loops from the next 2 chain loops.
- Yarn over the hook. Pull 6 loops through the yarn over. Make a VP.
- Knit a row similar to steps 5 and 6. The last loop is knitted with dc.
- Back side, 2nd row: Ch 2 pcs., Plcn 2 pcs. Last dc. As a result, you get 44 stars and dcn 2 pcs.
- Then repeat steps 2 through 8 until the product is the required size.
- Finish the edge of the product with connecting loops.
- The headband can be decorated with down, fur or light fabric.
Turban style headband
To complete this model you will need:
- semi-wool threads;
- hook No. 3;
- needle;
- scissors.
Execution:
- Cast on stitches. Their number depends on the volume of the head. The example uses 20 stitches and 3 PP.
- Make the 1st row of ch. To do this: make a yarn over, insert the hook into the loop, take the working thread, pull it through and knit all the components with one loop: the pulled loop, the yarn over, the previous loop. Make ch 3 pcs. at the end of the row.
- The second row is knitted with a rib. Alternating convex relief half-column 2 pcs. and concave relief half-column 1 pc.
- Performing the 3rd row: the same elastic. Only 1 convex half-column and 2 concave half-columns. Knit to a length of 20 cm.
- The next row is done to the half. In this example, 10 columns are done, 3 ch. Then the work is turned and knitting is done to a strip length of 10 cm.
- Finish the last row. Knit VP and cut the thread (the end of the thread should be 10-15 cm).
- Attach a thread to make the second strip. Knit 3 pp and make the same pattern.
- Place the strips on top of each other and connect them in the next row.
- Continue working for another 20 cm.
- Fold the product in half. The front side should be inside. Using half-columns, fasten the ends.
- Make the last loop an air loop. Cut the thread, leaving the end.
- Use a wide-eyed needle to hide all the threads.
Openwork headband
For work you will need: cotton thread, hook No. 1.
Work process:
- Cast on 27 sts.
- In the 9th row from the hook, knit a SC. As a result, an arch emerges from 5 CH.
- From VP 5 pcs. dial a chain. Skip 2 loops. Attach the chain to the 3rd loop SBN. So make 5 arches, consisting of 5 VP.
- Execution of the 2nd row:
- cast on 8 ch in a chain. Attach a chain of sc to the central part of the first arch;
- Before the end of the row, make arches of 5 VP.
Continue working in this manner up to and including the 18th row.
- Row 19. Finish it like this: make VP 3 pcs. in the last arch and make SS in the base of the last arch from the previous row.
- Row 20: 4 arches are made, consisting of 5 VP pcs. The row ends as 19.
- Rows 21 and 22 are knitted in the same way.
- Rows 23-30 are made according to the scheme: in each row make 3 arches, consisting of 5 pcs. VP. 3 stripes are made from VP.
- Finish the 30th row as follows: raise half-columns into the center of the arch of 5 VP.
- A chain of 12 VP pcs. is made. Attach to the second loop from the hook with a half-column. Make a chain of VP 8 pcs. Attach the chain to the top of the second arch.
- Go to the top of the third arch with half-columns. Make a chain of VP 10 pcs. Attach the chain to the top of the first two chains.
- VP tie a tie of the required length.
- Change the thread to a different color and knit the second side of the headband in mirror image.
- Sew any decoration into the center.
New fashionable headband models in 2019
Crochet headbands are a fashionable and practical element of a woman's image. In 2019, designers offer new fashionable stripe options. They come in different designs, colors, and finishes. Today, the most popular types are headbands made of several materials: satin, cotton, silk.
The most popular types of bandages include:
- a product with a small pattern;
- spiral pattern;
- jacquard patterns;
- openwork knitting.
To decorate the accessory you can use bows, buttons, flowers.
For older women, it is worth choosing single-color headbands. For special occasions, you can use rich shades, and for everyday life, calmer tones. Beautiful colors: chocolate, emerald and eggplant. Below in the table are some options for headbands with a knitting pattern.
Name | Scheme |
Bow-shaped option | ![]() |
Openwork stripe | ![]() |
Floral motif | ![]() |
A crochet headband will become an indispensable item in your wardrobe. It can be worn by both women and girls. Various headband models allow you to wear this accessory with any style of clothing. This accessory can be made with your own hands. The ease of execution allows even beginners to knit it.
Article formatting:Natalie Podolskaya
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