9 Crochet Headbands Free Pattern: Easy Tutorial Ideas

We thought it would be so much fun to include some crochet headbands free pattern ideas. There are 9 patterns and all but 2 are free patterns.

The other 2 were free but now are patterns on Etsy. I still love making them so much that I included them below. I hope you don’t mind. 

If we haven’t met, I am Connie and I would consider myself a beginner crocheter. All the patterns have been made by myself or friends that help with the site. We just want to make sure that you have the most current information available and easy patterns. 

Crochet Supplies

I have highlighted the specific yarn used in each of the patterns below, but there are a few things that help me with my crocheting:

• Stitch Markers: Helps me keep things straight
• Crochet Hook–I love this hook that is easier to grip for me

Twist-Front Crochet Ear Warmer

Download Tutorial: Twist-Front Crochet Ear Warmer

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Yarn-Bulky weight

This free crochet headband pattern is perfect for you if you want to look cute without bulky ear warmers. I found this pattern super easy for beginner skill level.

They also make the perfect gift to put in a Christmas stocking or as a quick project for a birthday gift. 

We found that bulk weight yarn worked best, but remember you can easily change the weight of the yarn if that’s more comfortable to your crochet skill level.

That’s the great thing about crochet patterns, the designer will give suggestions but if you pop into a Facebook group and ask for help, advanced crocheters will always have the best tips for you. 

Crochet Ear Warmers

Download Tutorial:  Crochet Ear Warmers

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
•  Yarn–Worsted weight yarn

These crochet ear warmers are a mix between an ear warmer pattern and messy bun ear warmer. Although this isn’t a free pattern at this point, the pattern is too cute not to include. 

My friend Kim made this easy crochet headband pattern for her granddaughter, who needed something to keep her head warm but still wanted to wear her hair up.  

She loved it, and she said that it uses basic crochet stitches and was a great project to finish in just a few hours. 

I put in my request for her to make one for me for Christmas because I love wearing my hair up in the winter but still need to cover my ears and neck to stay warm during outside activities. 

Tunisian Ear Warmer

Download Tutorial: Tunisian Ear Warmer

• Crochet Skill Level: Intermediate
• Tunisian crochet hook

If you aren’t sure what Tunisian crochet it, You can read all about it here.  It’s a really fun crochet stitch, but I wouldn’t say these are easy crochet headbands for beginners.  

Doesn’t this remind you of a tiara? Jane made this pattern and let me know that it’s super fun and if you use different colors of yarn makes a beautiful piece to show off while keeping your head warm all winter.

Tunisian uses a special crochet hook and if you are a beginner but have made several projects, I do believe you can easily pick up this stitch. We included a video tutorial for Tunisian stitches in the article above.  It’s a beautiful stitch that with some practice you can easily master. 

Cable Ear Warmer

Download Tutorial: Cable Ear Warmer

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Check Yarn Prices

This beautiful crochet ear warmer pattern provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for creating a crochet cable stitch, resulting in the perfect cold weather accessory!

As you can see, this free crochet pattern is a great way to use up your yarn stash and make great gifts. Everyone loves this cozy headband.

You can easily adjust the stitch count depending on the head size. You can easily make different sizes by following our Crochet Hat Chart Guide. We have included all the different sizes depending on ages, from infant to adult size.

This is one of my favorite free crochet patterns to make. I actually made some for our local women’s shelter and actually asked the director for people’s favorite colors. You can’t imagine how excited they were for a gift based on their preferences.

We can easily change someone’s perspective and make them feel special by creating something so easy but made with love.

I encourage you to reach out to your community and ask who you can serve. You might even have people donate yarn they no longer use for such a great cause. 

Double Shell Headband

Download Tutorial: Double Shell Headband

• Crochet Skill Level: Intermediate
• Check Yarn Prices

If you haven’t heard of the shell stitch, you can learn more about it here. This one takes a basic shell stitch and creates a double shell stitch, so you will want to make sure to cut the yarn after completing four rounds and flip your work to achieve the mirrored “double shell” effect.

This double shell headband is gorgeous, and I love that it is thicker on the top and thinner towards your neck. It’s super comfortable to wear, which I love. 

Herringbone Ear Warmer

Download Tutorial: Herringbone Ear Warmer

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Check Yarn Prices

This adorable Herringbone headband utilizes the Half Double Crochet stitch to achieve a dense, snug weave, ideal for keeping your ears warm! Plus, it has a stylish appearance.

Our friend Jennifer created this for her daughter. She is, like me, a beginner crocheter, and said this was the perfect project for a simple crochet pattern.  

Her daughter uses it as a runner ear warmer as she is training for a marathon. 

Her daughter said that it stayed in place as she ran and kept her ears warm, which made the run comfortable. I am not a runner but I do like having a headband ear warmer as I walk on a cool morning. 

Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

Download Tutorial: Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Check Yarn Prices

These crocheted headbands are the perfect accessory, especially for last-minute gifts.  This is my go to winter headband and I found it super easy to create. 

It is such a fun headband you can make quickly using different yarns. It’s perfect for little girls or adults. The best part is I got to use basic stitches and learned a few new stitches along the way. 

This is a gorgeous ear warmer that can easily be adjusted for different sizes and you can customize the color to make sure everyone’s favorite colors are covered. Definitely give it a try and I promise you will want this in your crochet patterns folder. 

Cable Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

Download Tutorial:  Cable Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Check Yarn Prices

I LOVE this ear warmer headband pattern. It uses simple stitches and not that much yarn and when done in a solid color with the middle piece, it is gorgeous. 

It comes with a written pattern and photo tutorial, so it makes it an easy crochet pattern, especially for beginners.  

It took about a skein of yarn to complete this crochet project.  If you are new to Cable crochet pattern, you can find a video and description here. It’s always fun to learn new stitches and try new skills.

The great part of crochet mistakes is you simple remove your stitches and start where you needed. No need for a seam ripper like in sewing. 

Crochet Headbands Free Pattern

Download Tutorial:  Bow Headband

• Crochet Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
• Check Yarn Prices

This would be so precious for a little girl.  It’s the perfect winter accessory for your daughter or granddaughter. This headband crochet pattern is perfect for a beginner crocheter or advanced crocheters. 

Now ladies, if you want a little fun headband, you can make this easy pattern for yourself. Just follow the stitch pattern, and it will take you just a little time to make it. 

I used a tapestry needle to attach my bow for my granddaughter. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. 

I hope you found some great crochet headbands free pattern ideas to try. I know we included a few paid, but they were just too cute and such a simple pattern to not include them. 

I confess I am a beginner crocheter, and so I always try to include beginner crochet patterns you can easily follow. If you are a beginner and the patterns confuse you, check out our crochet basics page. Here are a few of my favorite articles that helped me and thus why I wrote them.

Crochet Basics

Hey there, crochet enthusiast in the making! If you’re totally vibing with the crochet aesthetic but find yourself in the beginner’s corner, no worries – we’ve got your back on the basics.

We’ve written a bunch of articles that are like your personal crochet crash course, ready to guide you through the ropes (or should we say, yarn?).

So, picture this: you, cozy with a cup of something warm, hook in hand, ready to unravel the mysteries of crochet.

These articles are your secret weapon, breaking down everything from the fundamental stitches to decoding those sometimes cryptic crochet patterns. It’s like having a crochet-savvy friend right there with you, patiently explaining each twist and turn

​When I began crocheting, patterns were intimidating, and I had no clue there were different yarns. I truly was clueless but found some great resources and wanted to make it easier for you to start your crochet journey. 

• How to Read a Yarn Label
• ​Crochet Stitches (with photos and video tutorial for each)
• How to Hold your Crochet Yarn

Other Free Crochet Patterns

Oh, and guess what? We’ve got more than just tips and tricks up our sleeve! We’re tossing in some of our absolute favorite free crochet patterns, just for you. It’s like a little bonus to make your crochet journey even more exciting.

We’ve handpicked a mix of beginner-friendly projects and some that kick it up a notch to keep things interesting. Whether you’re into the chill vibes of a simple starter project or you’re ready to tackle something a bit more challenging, we’ve got you covered.

But hey, we’re all about community here. If you stumble upon a fantastic pattern or have a personal fave that you think needs to be in our lineup, give us the scoop!

Drop us a line, and we’ll roll up our sleeves to check it out. Your input is like the secret sauce that makes our pattern collection even more awesome.

• Amigurumi Patterns (small animals and characters that are super cute)
• Crochet hat patterns (easy to intermediate patterns you have to check out)
• Crochet Potholder patterns (great home decor patterns)