Crochet Twisted Headband (Ear Warmer) Pattern

Get creative with this easy-to-follow twisted headband (ear warmer) pattern. Designed to be enjoyable for more experienced crocheters. This piece works up quickly with just a few materials. Before you know it, you'll have a cozy, stylish headband that's uniquely yours.

Skill Level

• Intermediate

 

Finished Size

Adult (one size)

Circumference (measured around the inside edge, unstretched) 19 1/4 in (49cm) and 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm) wide

Sizing may vary slightly based on yarn and tension.

 

 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (size 4 medium)
  • Color used: Toasted Almond (I Love This Yarn)
    
• 5mm (H) Crochet Hook 
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)

 

Stitch Key (U.S. terms)

• sl st - slip stitch
• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• flhdc2 - front-linked half double crochet
• blhdc2 - back-linked half double crochet

 

Special Stitches

Detailed instructions for the stitches below:

• flhdc2 - front-linked half double crochet worked across 2 stitches

Yarn over, insert hook from front to back through next stitch, then from back to front through following stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops.

• blhdc2 - back-linked half double crochet worked across 2 stitches

Yarn over, insert hook from back to front through next stitch, then from front to back through following stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops.

Notes:

• Back Bump – Work into the loop on the back side of beginning foundation chain for a cleaner edge.
  

 

Video Tutorial

Follow along with the full video tutorial below:

 

Pattern

Notes: 

• Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.
  • First stitch of each row is worked into the turning chain space and first stitch to maintain stitch count.
• Stitch count is shown in parentheses at the end of each row.
• Pattern is worked in multiples of 2; adjust the foundation chain by adding or subtracting 2 stitches as needed.
  

 

Row 1: Ch 68. Starting in the second ch from hook and working in the back bumps, sc in each ch across. (67)

Row 2: Hdc in each stitch across. (67)

Row 3:  Flhdc2 across first stitch, blhdc2 in next stitch. *Flhdc2, blhdc2; repeat from (*) across, ending with flhdc2. (67)

Row 4: Repeat row 3. (67)

 

 

Row 5: (Sc, dc) in first stitch. *Skip next stitch, (sc, dc) in next stitch; repeat from (*) across until 2 stitches remain. Skip next stitch, sc in last stitch. (67)

Rows 6-9: Repeat row 5 (67)

Note: (sc, dc) pairs are worked into each sc from the previous row; skip the dc stitches

 

Row 10: Hdc in each stitch across. (67)

Row 11: Flhdc2 across first stitch, blhdc2 in next stitch. *Flhdc2, blhdc2; repeat from (*) across, ending with flhdc2. (67)

Row 12: Repeat row 11. (67)

Row 13: Sc in each stitch across. (67)

Fasten off, leaving a 15-inch tail for sewing.

Sewing

• Thread tapestry needle with yarn tail.
• With right side of headband facing up, place your work on a flat surface in front of you horizontally.

• Using your left had grab left side of headband. 
• Pinch this end to make a flattened C shape.
• with right hand grab right side of headband.
• Pinch this end to make a backwards flattened C
• Bring the two ends together 
• Place the top half of the right side into the middle of the left side making an S shape.

• Flatten the S so that all 4 layers are stacked horizontally.
• Take your tapestry needle and sew all 4 layers together making sure to catch a stitch in each layer. Sew back and fourth across your work.

Finishing 

• secure with a few knots and weave in your ends.
• now flip headband right side out and you are finished!! :)

 

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. Please credit Jennifer Noelle as the designer. Mass production is not permitted.