Free & Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

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If you’ve been looking for an easy-to-make headband crochet pattern for Fall, football or soccer games, then you have come to the right place! This headband pattern is one of my favorites to crochet, is simple to make and perfect for the chilly Fall and winter weather.

Also, you can crochet one for everyone you know or even make these for a craft fair since they can be crocheted up so quickly. Keep on reading to find the free crochet pattern in seven headband sizes to get started today.

Related Pattern: Knotted Crochet Headband

How to Crochet a Headband

Crocheting a headband is easy since they can be made quickly with easy stitches and bulky yarn. See the basic steps below.

1. Chain a given number of stitches for the size headband you want to make (see chart)
2. Connect the chain together to form a circle
3. To start the first round, work the stitch indicated in the pattern
4. Continue working the pattern until down.
5. Fasten off and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.

My Favorite Yarn for This Crochet Headband

The cozy yarn used for this headband is warm enough to wear for a run in the morning or if you need to stay cozy during a football game.

The Yarn

When deciding on which yarn to use, I chose one of my favorites, Lion Brand Wool Spun because I wanted this to be the coziest winter headband! This yarn is soft, comfortable to work with, and comes in various beautiful colors. So, I felt that it was a perfect choice.

Woolspun

This yarn is made by Lion Brand, and is a Weight 5 – Bulky yarn.

Fiber: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool Yardage: 116m / 127 yds Hook: 6.5 mm (K-10.5) Substitute: Lion Brand Hue & Me

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This yarn is really great for a winter headband! I highly suggest using this yarn because it really is the best choice, so you can make a chunky crochet, winter headband pattern.

Substitute Yarn

If you are having trouble finding this yarn, then I recommend trying Hue & Me from Lionbrand, which is a very similar yarn. It has a lot of the same texture and is about the same thickness, so it would work great for this pattern. Plus, it has different colors available, so you’ll be able to get the perfect color for you.

Hue + Me

This yarn is made by Lion Brand, and is a Weight 5 – Bulky yarn.

Fiber: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool Yardage: 137 Hook: 6.5 mm (K-10.5) Substitute:

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Have extra yarn leftover? As a bonus, there is enough yarn in each skein that you can make at least two ear warmers and maybe more if you are crocheting ear warmers in different sizes.

Being able to make more than one headband with a just one skein of yarn is always a win-win for any crochet project!

Crochet Stitches for a Headband

The simple stitches in this crocheted headband pattern make it a perfect, beginner-friendly project. I think it would be an ideal pattern to start with for someone who is just learning how to crochet in the round.

The Crochet Stitches

1. Single Crochet
2. Half Double Crochet

The pattern for this crochet ear warmer is simple to make because I only used the half double crochet stitch and single crochet stitch, which are basic crochet stitches. So, that means this ear warmer works up pretty fast!

If you’d like a refresher on these stitches before you start your headband, take a look at the stitch tutorials below.

Single Crochet

Abbreviation: sc Difficulty Level: EasyLearn this stitch →

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Half Double Crochet

Abbreviation: hdc Difficulty Level: EasyLearn this stitch →

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The simple crochet stitches plus the row repeats make this project a great headband pattern for beginners to try, especially for those who want to make something in the round.

Crochet Headband Size Chart

Take a look at the headband sizes you can crochet as well as the easy to use chart for reference.

1. Baby
2. Toddler
3. Child
4. Woman
5. Man

The ear warmer size chart below will help you figure the perfect headband size you need. I recommend making a headband about 2 inches smaller than the actual head circumference to allow for stretch.

Head Circumference (inches)	Headband Size (inches)
Baby	14	12
Toddler	16	14
Child	18	16
Woman	21	19
Man	23	21

Need help with the measurements? Learn how to measure a head circumference in the Hat Size Chart article.

Headband Crochet Sizing Tips

There are a few important tips you can follow to make sure your headband fits and crochets up perfectly, so you make a great project every time!

1. Follow Gauge: The crocheted ear warmer is a great first project to try when you are beginning to learn how to work in the round. However, I would recommend using the correct gauge, or stitches per inch, for the proper fit. This is a critical step for this project. If this ear warmer is crocheted too loosely, it will be too big.
   • Additionally, if the ear warmer it is crocheted too tightly, it will be too small. You can learn more about gauge here, if you would like a refresher or are new to crochet.
2. Measure, Measure, Measure: As for the width, that can be adjusted by adding or subtracting rows too, so you can get the perfect fit. For example, when you are crocheting a baby headband you will more than likely not want it to be 4 inches wide, so you could subtract rows until you get the width you prefer.
   • I recommend a width of 2 inches for a baby headband, and these should only be worn for photos and under proper supervision. If you follow these tips, you’ll on your way to making cute crochet baby headbands!
   • if you intend to make crochet headbands for adults or an adult size, you will need to measure the circumference of their head first, since the size can vary so much from person to person. This way, you will ensure the crochet headband size fits the person it is intended for.
3. Use the Correct Yarn Weight: I also suggest using the suggested five bulky weight yarn to make this headband design. If you attempt to make this headband with a worsted weight yarn (medium #4 weight) then it will turn out different regarding size and coziness.

Are you ready to learn how to crochet a headband to keep those ears warm? Then, scroll down to find my FREE easy pattern and photo tutorial!

Crochet Chained Ear Warmer Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Crochet hook J 6.00 and I 5.5 mm
• Lion Brand Wool Spun in Linen, Color Made Easy by Lion Brand, or any bulky yarn (5). See yardage chart below for each size.
• Yarn needle (tapestry needle)
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Notes

• Tip: If you would like a more in-depth look at the stitches used in the pattern, then be sure to check out my tutorial on how-to crochet.
• Each size is listed after the end of each round in ().
• Written in standard U.S. terms.

Crochet Abbreviations

• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• rep = repeat
• st = stitch
• bl = back loop

Sizing

• This pattern is written in 7 standard sizes, but it can easily be customized for any size by subtracting or adding any # of stitches.
• The ad-free ear warmer PDF has these sizes listed for your convenience.
• See headband size chart below for exact sizes to make.

Gauge

• Gauge is IMPORTANT!
• 12 stitches x 9 rows = 4” (work pattern as written using hdc, sc alternating for rows)
• You will need to make sure you have 12 stitches for every 4 inches of the headband for the correct fit.
• Gauge is very important for proper sizing. Need a refresher on gauge? You can learn more about what gauge is and why it is so important here.
  • I receive many messages saying this headband is too small or too big. In order to guarantee that the headband fits as it is written, the correct gauge and proper weight of yarn must be used, as listed in the pattern.

Crochet Headband Size Chart & Yardage

Use the size chart below to make the pattern in a crochet baby headband to a womens ear warmer size.

Height	Circ.	Starting Chs	Yardage
Preemie	4	9	36	42
Baby	4	14	42	56
Toddler	4	16	48	70
Child	4	18	54	85
Tween	4	20	60	99
Woman	4	21	63	106
Man	4	22	66	113

The Crochet Headband Pattern Steps

The headband sizes listed are as follows: preemie, baby, toddler, child, tween, woman, man.

Round 1: With the 6 mm hook ch 36 (42,48,54,60,63,66), sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.

Round 2: With the 5.5 mm hook, ch 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc NOT the ch. 36 (42,48,54,60,63,66)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in every st around in the bl only, sl st to the top of first sc, not the ch 1. 36 (42,48,54,60,63,66)

Round 4: rep round 2.

Round 5: rep round 3.

Round 6: rep round 2.

Round 7: rep round 3.

Round 8: rep round 2.

Round 9: rep round 3. Do not fasten off.

Finishing:

• First, without fastening off ch 25 (this is still connected to the ear warmer).
• Secondly, wrap the ch 25 around the seam of the ear warmer 3 times, sl st to the top of the first st of last round.
• Next, fasten off (secure the yarn, so the stitch will not unravel) by cutting yarn, leaving a few inches of yarn tail.
• Then, with your hook, draw the tail through the loop on your hook.
• Finally, weave in loose ends throughout the headband with a yarn needle!

I hope you enjoyed making this crochet ear warmer pattern. I feel it is the perfect pattern for any level of crocheter. However, now that you’re a pro at headband making… why not whip up some of these quick crochet ear warmers for everyone you know?

Connect with Us!

For any clarifications about this free crochet headband pattern, please feel free to contact me on my Facebook page. If you liked this headband design, then you might also like my other patterns below that are quite similar.

More Free Crochet HeadBand Patterns + Crochet Ear Warmer Patterns

Are you planning on making a few different types of ear warmers? Maybe you have already crocheted an ear warmer but want to try a new pattern?

If so, I would suggest that you try the free knotted headband, the wrapped ear warmer, or explore the Easy Crochet archives for more free patterns.

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• Chunky Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
• Crochet Twist Headband Pattern
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• Free and Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Winter
• Free Puff Crochet Headband Pattern
• Free & Easy Crochet Headband Pattern
• How to Crochet a Pumpkin Earwarmer
• Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern for Beginners
• Free Knotted Headband Crochet Pattern
• Wrapped Crochet Headband Pattern
• Cabled Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern
• Crochet Headband Pattern Frozen Snowflakes
• Crochet Button Heart Headband
• Simple Fall Crochet Headband Pattern

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