25 Crochet Headbands And Ear Warmer Patterns - Sarah Maker

This roundup of crochet ear warmer and crochet headband patterns has a little something for everyone, so choose one that suits your style and keep Jack Frost from nipping at your ears!

Crisp mornings and chilly evenings are upon us, and you know what that means — it’s officially sweater weather! But why should your arms have all the fun? Keep your ears snuggly all season with one (or two or three) of these adorable crochet ear warmers and headbands!

In This Post

• Crochet Ear Warmers: The Perfect Project for Beginners
• What size should my ear warmer be?
• Crochet Ear Warmer and Headband Size Chart
• More Easy Crochet Patterns

Ear warmers are really the perfect cold-weather accessory because they’re so versatile. Wear them with your hair up or down, inside or outdoors, even under a hat or helmet.

Crochet Ear Warmers: The Perfect Project for Beginners

Total beginners will find these easy crochet headband patterns to be a great way to start a fun new DIY hobby, while crochet veterans can use them as a quick project to use up stash yarn. Plus they make great homemade, handcrafted gifts for teachers, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else on your list! No one will know you worked up these cute, cozy stocking stuffers in under an hour! What’s not to love?

Crochet Ear Warmers for Running

Need a sweat-wicking, washable headband for running? No problem! Choose a lightweight, super-wash merino yarn to crochet a cute and functional exercise accessory — or a perfect gift for the marathoner in your life.

Super Soft Baby Headbands

For baby headbands, look for a high-quality yarn that’s super soft, as well as machine washable and dryable.

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Twist-Front Crochet Ear Warmer

Get my favorite headband pattern made with squishable bulky-weight yarn. It's a super cozy headband design with a knitted look and a front twist. Yes, it really is crochet!

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Double Threat Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

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Crochet ear warmer with a ribbed edge. Made with worsted weight or aran yarn, this ear warmer works up fast and is a please to crochet. It really is the perfect mash-up between a messy bun beanie and a headband!

Available on Etsy and Ravelry.

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Free Headwrap Crochet Pattern

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This super cute, simple, and FREE crochet headwrap pattern is perfect for beginners.

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Braided Tunisian Ear Warmer

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This beautiful pattern uses Tunisian crochet to create a full, thick texture that's then braided to achieve the perfect chunky ear warmer. Don't be intimidated if you haven't tried Tunisian crochet before. The pattern is written for a normal crochet hook, and it's accompanied by a how-to video.

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Double Shell Headband

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The shell stitch creates a unique and beautiful texture in this free crochet pattern. Make sure to break the yarn after four rounds and flip your work in order to achieve the "double shell" mirrored effect.

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Women's Cable Ear Warmer

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Nothing says winter wear like cable knit! This beautiful crochet ear warmer pattern gives step by step instructions for a crochet cable stitch and the result is cold weather accessory perfection!

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Ombre Granny Wrap Headband

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Who says winter wear has to be dull? Check out this cute ombre granny wrap headband pattern and inject some color into your cold weather wardrobe!

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Grace Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

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This pretty ear warmer pattern with a twist detail includes photo tutorials, making it perfect for crochet beginners. Available on Etsy.

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Easy Herringbone Earwarmer

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This cute headband uses the Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch to produce a thick, tight weave -- perfect for keeping your ears cozy! And it looks great, too!

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Ella ear warmer Crochet Pattern

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If you're having trouble keeping Jack Frost at bay, check out this thick, chunky headband. The textured look is stylish and cute, and the pattern is beginner friendly.

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Crochet Coffee Bean Ear Warmer

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Can't get enough coffee? You'll like this free crochet ear warmer pattern a "latte"! This adorable pattern uses the bean stitch to create a fun and unique texture.

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Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

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This simple yet stylish crochet headband pattern uses simple stitches, so it's great for crafters at every experience level.

Available on Etsy.

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Retro Vintage-Inspired Crochet Headband

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Love the retro look? Why not try this free vintage inspired crochet headband pattern? The cinch effect is easily created by tying a knot around the headband and covering with a small piece of leather or fabric, but it really elevates the look of this pretty accessory!

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Twisted Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

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If you love the look of a twisted crochet ear warmer, but you need something easy and beginner friendly, this is the pattern for you! This crochet ear warmer is simple to make, and the twist detail adds visual interest.

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Traveling Vine Ear-warmer Crochet

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This gorgeous cable crochet ear warmer uses floating stitches to create truly 3D cables that seem to pop off of the background fabric. The technique might be a challenge for beginners, but the end product is worth the effort!

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Alpine Crochet Headband

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If you're looking for a headband that truly blocks out the biting cold, you'll appreciate the way this pattern mixes the coziness of the alpine stitch and the thickness of bulky weight yarn. Extra warm, and super cute!

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Gray Skies Crochet Chevron Headband

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The charm of this free crochet headband pattern is in its chevron shape, which looks great in solids or stripes. Even better, it's really simple to work up. If you're comfortable with chaining, single crochet, and skipping stitches, you can make this adorable headband.

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Ponderosa Headband

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This is another gorgeous headband pattern that makes use of crochet cables. The braided cable pattern creates a beautiful, classic look, perfect for apple-picking, or just apple cider drinking.

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Avalyn Beanie Messy Bun Hat

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A variety of stitches come together to create a fun mix of textures in this gorgeous ear warmer pattern. Plus, variations for beanie and a messy bun hat are included in the bundle. What a steal!

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Sailor Knot Crochet Headband

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How adorable is this vintage-y sailor knot crochet headband pattern? Even better -- it's a lot easier than it looks! Start by crocheting two strips using the lemon peel stitch. Then form the sailor's knot (don't worry, there are photos!) and sew the ends. Easy peasy!

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Bow Headband Tutorial

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Who doesn't love a good bow? This sweet and feminine crochet headband will make a perfect gift for that girly girl in your life. And with a pretty bow detail, it already looks like a present.

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The Lightweight Fringe Scarf

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If you're lucky enough to escape the cold this season, you can still get in on the crochet headband fun! A lightweight crochet headwrap is perfect for chilly nights during your winter getaway, and can also function as a scarf or even a belt.

Available on Etsy.

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Amari Earwarmer

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Puff stitches give this cozy headband a fun 3D texture, and the pattern is easily customizable to adjust width.

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Lucy Velvet Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

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If you love Lucy, you'll love this retro crochet ear warmer pattern inspired by the TV legend. Silky soft velvet yarn makes this headband feel as good as it looks!

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Favorite Flower Warmer Crochet Headband

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This oh-so-adorable ear warmer pattern will look super cute on the little ones in your life, or anyone who's young at heart! The base is simple and easy to make, and the big flower detail adds just the right amount of whimsy.

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What size should my ear warmer be?

If you’re making your crochet ear warmer or headband as a gift, be sure to pay attention to the size. How wide an ear warmer or headband should be will depend on the pattern and your preference, but around 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) is a good starting point. For sizing, check out the size chart below.

What is ‘negative ease’ in a crochet ear warmer pattern?

In general, stretchy ear warmers need about 2″ (5 cm) negative ease, depending on stitch pattern and stretchiness. (Beginner’s Note: “ease” in a crochet patterns means the difference in size between what you’re making and your body. “Negative ease” means that your project will come out smaller than your body, but don’t worry – it will stretch!)

Crochet Ear Warmer and Headband Size Chart

In this chart, you can see that we’ve accounted for up to 2″ of negative ease. Be sure to read the pattern for more specific measurements.

Age	Head Circumference	Ear Warmer Size
Newborn	12″-14″	11″-12″
Baby	14″-16″	12″-14″
Toddler	16″-18″	14″-16″
Child	18″-20″	16″-18″
Teen	20″-22″	18″-20″
Adult Small	21″-22″	19″-20″
Adult Medium	22″-23″	20″-21″
Adult Large	23″-24″	21″-22″

Check out the list below for a round-up of the warmest, cutest, snuggliest crochet ear warmer patterns on the web!

These crochet ear warmers and headbands are fun to make, fun to wear, and fun to share! Why not give one of them a try?

More Easy Crochet Patterns

If you love to crochet, you may be interested in these related articles.

• 25 Free and Easy Crochet Patterns for Beginners
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• 25 Free Easy Crochet Scarf Patterns for Beginners
• 30 Free Easy Crochet Flower Patterns
• 20 Unique Crochet Stitches for Your Next Project

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