Related Resources: Free Crochet Ear Warmer Patterns | Free Crochet Accessory Patterns | Crochet Flowers
Learn how to crochet headbands with this fantastic variety of free headband patterns.
Simple Crochet Headband Pattern
Simple Crochet Headband -- Photos © Michael Solovay
This headband is easy enough for total beginners; to crochet this pattern, you only need to know the chain stitch and the single crochet.
If you like this headband but want to make yours a bit wider, you can scroll down a bit to see a wider version.
If you like, you can accessorize using some or all of the other free patterns that coordinate with this one. Free crochet patterns are available for a pair of fingerless gloves, a matching scarf, and other simple crocheted accessories.
Wide Crochet Ear Warmer Style Headband
Wide Crochet Headband -- Photos © Michael Solovay
This headband is a wider version of the pattern linked above. If you want your headband to cover your ears, this one is the one to go with.
Because I have "big hair," I wear this headband under my hair but over my ears. There are other ways you could wear it that might look better on you, depending on your hairstyle.
Easy Beginner's Crochet Headband Pattern
Easy Beginner's Crochet Headband Pattern -- Photos and Photo Collage © Michael Solovay
If you know how to do chain stitches and double crochet, you could put them to use by crocheting this lovely, easy narrow headband.
This headband pattern was designed by Amy Solovay.
Crocheted Hair Band With Flowers
This delicate, dainty headband features feminine flower motifs. The free crochet pattern is posted at the Garnstudio.com website.
Child's Flower Headband
This is a one-size-fits-most flower headband which is sized to fit children. The free pattern was designed by Cari Clement. You can grab it from the Caron yarns website.
Halloween Headbands
This link takes you to a bunch of different free crochet headband patterns for kids, all of which are posted at the Coats and Clark website. You'll find headbands for kitty ears, a mouse, an angel and a devil.
Crocheted Headbands With Chain Loops
Easy Chain Loops Narrow Crocheted Headband -- Photo © Sandi Marshall
Sandi Marshall has created two different versions of this chain loops headband:
- Narrow chain loops headband (Pictured at left)
- Wide chain loops headband
Headbands Crocheted Using Shell Stitches
Sandi Marshall designed several different crocheted headbands using shell stitches.
- Wide winter headband in solid shell stitch
- Shell path headband
- Shell rounds headband in shades of denim
- Wide shell rounds headband
- Exercise sweatband in solid shell stitch
Granny Square Headbands
Granny Square Headband -- Photo © Sandi Marshall
Sandi Marshall designed these fun headbands using the ever-popular crocheted granny square as a design element.
- Wide headband with granny square center
- Patriotic headband with granny square center
- Headband crocheted with a trio of granny squares
Granny Square Resources:
- Learn how to crochet a granny square -- Free photo tutorial
- Free crochet patterns for granny square variations
Headbands With Color Patterns
Hearts and Lines Headband -- Photo © 2005 Sandi Marshall
- Hearts and lines headband -- This unique headband features heart designs as the focal point, with alternating lines accenting the hearts. This is a fun pattern for Valentine's Day, or any time of year.
- Zigzag stripe headband -- This headband has a ripple or zigzag as the most prominent design element.
