Beginner Crochet Headband Pattern | Tara Headband

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Sometimes writing a pattern is about challenging yourself. This crochet headband pattern came about from me challenging myself to write a pattern using only slip stitch (and chains). I’ve never challenged myself to stick to one stitch before, especially one that’s typically not used to construct a whole pattern! Designing this headband was a super fun experience and I absolutely love the look of the finished piece.

If you’re a beginner crocheter and are just starting to pick up more patterns to work on, this is a very beginner-friendly pattern to try. The pattern is worked flat and uses just slip stitch and chains to construct a unique headband. The headband can be either sewn together at the end or slip stitched together to finish the headband.

What you need to make this crochet headband

Weight 3 yarn
- I chose to use Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend which has been discontinued. Some good substitutes would be Lion Brand Re-Up, Lion Brand Coboo, or Caron Cotton Cakes. I also think this pattern would look and feel amazing made up using an acrylic or acrylic blend yarn.
Weight 5.5mm hook
tapestry needle for weaving in end

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Sizing Information

This pattern is written for 6 sizes, infant through adult XL. Measurements are based on head circumference.

Size	Circumference (in)	Height	Starting Chain	Yardage
Baby (1)	15	1.8”	55	28
Toddler (2)	17	1.8”	60	30
Child (3)	19	1.8”	65	33
Tween (4)	21	1.8”	75	35
Adult (5)	22	1.8”	80	39
Adult XL (6)	24	1.8”	85	42

Stitches used in this pattern

Ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch

Other important information:

Please note that this pattern is written for six sizes, written as 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) throughout the pattern.

This pattern will be worked flat from the bottom up and then seamed together at the end.

crochet headband being worn to show finished look.

Tara Crochet Headband Pattern

Note on gauge: 14 sts x 24 rows = 4″. To make a gauge swatch, chain 20 then follow the below pattern until you have 30 rows (when you get to the repeat rows 8-11, repeat until row 29, then do a final slip stitch row 30)

Row 1: Ch 55 (60, 65, 75, 80, 85)

Row 2: Sl st into the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across until the end. [54 (59 64, 74, 79, 84) sts]

Row 3: Sl st into the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 3 chs. *Ch 1 and skip next ch, then sl st into the next 4 chs*; repeat from * across until the end.

Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. Sl st into the next 3 sts. *Ch 1 and skip the next st, then sl st into the next st, then ch 1 and skip the next st, then sl st into the next 2 st*; repeat from * across until the last 3 sts. Sl st into the last 3 sts.

Row 5: Ch 1 and turn. Sl st into the next st. *Ch 2 and skip the next 2 sts, then sl st into the next 3 sts*; repeat from * across until the last st. Sl st into the last st.

Row 6: Ch 1 and turn. Sl st into the next 3 sts. *Ch 1 and skip the next st, then sl st into the next st. Ch 1 and skip the next st, then sl st into the next 2 sts*; repeat from * across until the last 3 sts. Sl st into the last 3 sts.

Row 7: Ch 1 and turn. *Sl st into the next 4 sts, then ch 1 and skip next st*; repeat from * across until the end.

Rows 8-11: Repeat rows 4-7.

Row 12: Ch 1 and turn. Sl st into each st across until the end.

Finishing

Slip stitch or seam the two ends together to form the headband. Weave in all ends. If you prefer blocking, I’d recommend only lightly blocking (possibly spray blocking). This is a headband designed to be stretched a bit to fit your head so it will have a little give.