Are you ready to make a cozy Bay Breeze Shell Free Winter Crochet Headband this winter? It’s the perfect time to grab your crochet hooks and craft up something warm for yourself!

This free crochet pattern will take you through the process of making your own stylish headgear that is both fashionable and practical.

Whether you’re out on a chilly walk or curled up by the fire, this comfy creation is sure to keep you feeling nice and cozy while looking fabulous!

So let’s dive in – it won’t take long before your very own Bay Breeze Shell Headband takes shape!

This cozy headband is nice and wide to cover your ears with no problem. It is great for keeping you hair under control too.

Try this free and easy winter headband pattern. This crochet pattern is available in a free PDF.

The shell crochet stitch pattern is an easy stitch using double and single crochet to make a shell or fan like design.

There are other variations of the shell stitch. This one is a basic shell stitch with a 2 row easy repeat.

More Free Ear Warmer Patterns

You can make this free crochet ear warmer pattern in no time. There are lots of pretty colors of yarn available.

Try these free printable winter headbands: moss stitch ear warmer crochet pattern, Black Tweed Chunky Ear Warmer,

two tone ear warmer crochet pattern, stained glass ear warmer crochet pattern, or chunky herringbone ear warmer crochet pattern.

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How to Make a Free Bay Breeze Shell Winter Headband Crochet Pattern

Supplies

tapestry needle
scissors
1- H/ 5 mm crochet hook
1 – 3.2 oz (90 g) Lion Brand Landscapes Breeze Yarn or any worsted weight yarn 157 yd (144 m)

Free Shell Winter Headband Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations – US Term

ch – chain
yo – yarn over
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet

shell stitch video tutorial left-handed

To make a larger or smaller item chain a multiple of 6+2. This pattern is a 2 row repeat.

Size: adult women 4.5 in x 11 in flat. (11 cm x 28 cm)

ch 80

Row 1: In the 2nd chain from your hook, sc and in each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: *Skip two sts, work 5 dc into the next chain space. Skip two chains again, one sc. into the next chain. Repeat the instructions from the * to the end. Your last stitch will be a sc. into the final chain. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 3: In the top of the sc. you made from the row below, work 2 dc. (You just created a half shell) now look for the middle dc of the shell (the 3rd dc) and sc. Skip over the next 2 dc, find the sc. of the row below and work 5 dc. Continue across working a sc. into the third dc, and a “shell” into the sc. Your last stitch will be a half shell (3 dc). Chain 1 and turn.

Row 4: 1 sc into the very next stitch, the last dc you made on the row below. Skip over the 2 dc and work 5 dc into the sc. End this row with a sc into the last stitch, chain 3 and turn.

Repeat Row 3-4 until you have the 10 rows or length you want.

Finishing

To finish the item put the short sides together and slip or whip stitch them together. Weave end all ends.

This free pattern is easy and quick to make! It’s a great last minute holiday gift or addition to your own winter wardrobe.

The Bay Breeze Headband works up in just a few hours, so you can crochet several before the cold weather sets in.

If you’re new to crochet, this is a great project to start with. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize, and you only need to know how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Give the Bay Breeze Headband a try today!

Video of Simple Shell Stitch Right-Handed

Patterns for the Shell Crochet Stitch

Enjoy your pretty crocheted ear warmer. Looking for more ear warmer crochet patterns to try?

Try these free printable winter headbands: moss stitch ear warmer crochet pattern, two tone ear warmer crochet pattern, black tweed chunky ear warmer crochet pattern, or chunky herringbone ear warmer crochet pattern.

Free Winter Headband Crochet Pattern

Yield: headband

Bay Breeze Winter Crochet Headband Pattern

Materials

tapestry needle
scissors
1- H/ 5 mm crochet hook
1 - 3.2 oz (90 g) Lion Brand Landscapes Breeze Yarn or any worsted weight yarn 157 yd (144 m)

Instructions

ch 80
Row 1: In the 2nd chain from your hook, sc and in each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2: *Skip two sts, work 5 dc into the next chain space. Skip two chains again, one sc. into the next chain. Repeat the instructions from the * to the end. Your last stitch will be a sc. into the final chain. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 3: In the top of the sc. you made from the row below, work 2 dc. (You just created a half shell) now look for the middle dc of the shell (the 3rd dc) and sc. Skip over the next 2 dc, find the sc. of the row below and work 5 dc. Continue across working a sc. into the third dc, and a “shell” into the sc. Your last stitch will be a half shell (3 dc). Chain 1 and turn.
Row 4: 1 sc into the very next stitch, the last dc you made on the row below. Skip over the 2 dc and work 5 dc into the sc. End this row with a sc into the last stitch, chain 3 and turn.
Repeat Row 3-4 until you have the 10 rows or length you want.
Finishing: To finish the item put the short sides together and slip or whip stitch them together. Weave end all ends.

Notes

Abbreviations – US Term

ch – chain
yo – yarn over
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet

To make a larger or smaller item chain a multiple of 6+2

Size: adult women 4.5 in x 11 in flat. (11 cm x 28 cm)

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