Crochet Headband Ear Warmer with Button – Free Pattern
This cosy crochet headband ear warmer with a button is one of those classic winter makes that never goes out of style. It’s warm, soft, and ridiculously easy to crochet.
The button closure gives it an old-school handmade charm, and the stretch makes it comfortable enough for everyday wear.
Whether you’re whipping up a last-minute gift or want something cute and practical for chilly mornings, this headband genuinely delivers. The simple stitch pattern creates a lovely texture, it holds its shape beautifully, and it works in any colour under the sun
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Why You’ll Love This Headband Pattern
There’s something timeless about a buttoned ear warmer. It feels cosy, looks good on everyone, and avoids the whole “hat hair” situation completely. This one is especially nice because:
- It’s beginner-friendly — just basic stitches.
- It’s fast — you can finish one during a TV episode.
- It’s warm without bulk — ideal for wearing with your hair up.
- The button closure makes it easy to put on and adjust.
- It’s the perfect gift idea when you need something handmade and heartfelt.
Honestly, keep one for yourself and make a few for your gift basket. You’ll thank yourself later.
Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: Aran or worsted weight yarn (soft acrylic, wool blend, cotton blend — all fine)
- Hook: 5.00 mm (H/8)
- Button: 1 medium button (approx. 1″ / 2.5 cm)
- Notions: Yarn needle + scissors
- Yardage: Around 60–80 yards
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
Gauge + Sizing Notes
- Gauge: 14 hdc = 4 inches in pattern
- Finished Width: About 4″–5″
- Finished Length: 19″–21″ with stretch
- Size: Teen/Adult (easy to customise)
To size up or down, simply adjust the row count until the band fits gently around
FREE HEADBAND PATTERN STARTS HERE
I used 55 grams of Aran weight yarn with a 4.5mm hook. I do crochet loosely, so adjust the hook /yarn to suit.
chain 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook and each ch across, turn (5 sts)
Rows 2 to Row 8: ch1, sc in each stitch, turn (5 sts)
Row 9: ch1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc to last st, 2sc in last stitch, turn (7 sts)
Row 10 to Row 14: ch1, sc in each stitch, turn (7sts)
Row 15: ch1, ch1, 2 sc in 1st st, sc to last st, 2sc in the last stitch, turn ( 9sts)
Rows 16 to Row 20: ch1, sc in each stitch, turn (9sts)
Rows 21: ch1, [2sc in next st, sc in next st ] , [repeat ] to end (14sts)
Rows 22 – 60: ch1, sc in each stitch, turn (14sts)
Row 61: ch1, [sc2tog,sc], [repeat] in each stitch across, (9 sts)
Rows 62 to Row 65: sc in each stitch, turn (9sts) ( OR until the desired length is achieved)
Row 66: 2sc tog in first 2sts, sc to last 2 sts, and 2sc tog in last (7 sts)
Row 67 to Row 71: ch1, sc in each st, turn, (7sts)
Row 72: ch1, 2sctog, in first 2 sts, sc to last 2 sts, 2 sc tog (5 sts)
Row 73 to Row 83: sc in each stitch (5sts) Or until you reach 1 INCH LESS of the headband measurements supplied
At this point, If you want to just sew the 2 ends together then finish HERE
You can add or take away extra rows here until ends overlap by 2 rows when wrapped around your head, or the circumference you making for is reached.
To create the buttonhole for the Earwarmer
Buttonhole:
Ch1, sc in first 2 sts, ch1, skip next st, sc in next 2 sts, turn
next row: work 2 more rows in sc in each stitch including the skipped stitch for 2 rows.
IF you would like a 2-button fastening just repeat the about steps.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Easy crochet FLOWER
ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), [dc, ch 2] 5 times
in ring; join to 3rd ch.
Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-2
space around – 6 petals.
Round 3: Holding Round 2 forward, * sc in dc from Round
1, ch 3; repeat from * around; join.
Round 4: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-3
space around – 6 petals.
Round 5: Holding Round 4 forward, * sc in sc from Round
3, ch 4; repeat from * around; join.
Round 6: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-4
space around – 6 petals. Fasten off. weave in ends
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