I found this pretty color of Lion Brand Mandala Yarn and wanted to make something with it for my daughter. I decided to make a matching set an easy crochet headband pattern and scarf. It would make a perfect gift.
Crocheted headbands are great. You can still have your hair up in a bun and not wear a hat. I like that they don’t seem to make my hair stand up with static electricity either.
This winter headband crochet pattern can be a neck warmer or a colorful ear warmer. The fun colors add brightness to a dull winter day.
Looking for a new crochet stitch to try? Try this easy spike stitch crochet headband pattern. This crochet pattern is an easy two row repeat.
I love trying different crochet stitches. I’m always on the lookout for a new crochet stitch to try. If you would like to try a crochet spike stitch dishcloth first, try this crochet pattern.
Easy Youth Crochet Headband Pattern Free PDF

The spike stitch crochet pattern uses single crochet stitch. For the second row you do a single crochet in the row below. It is an easy repeat of two rows of stitches and color.
This stitch is great for mixing up colors. You can extend the stitch longer too. I love the mix of colors it makes.
I enjoyed trying the stitch out in a small easy project. Using Lion Brand Mandala Yarn in Tranquil, I made an easy multi-color crochet headband pattern.
This crochet headband pattern works up fast and only uses the single crochet stitch. For the spike part you insert your hook in the top of the row below and then complete the single crochet.
The yarn is easy to work with and you can make this pattern in no time. There are lots of pretty colors of yarn available.
This crochet pattern is great for beginners too. I would call this pattern a beginner plus. The hardest part would be learning where to put your hook for the spike stitch and changing colors frequently.
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You can make this chunky free crochet ear warmer pattern in no time. There are lots of pretty colors of yarn available.
I really like this pink and gray super bulky yarn. It has soft texture with little bits of pink and black mixed with a lighter gray. This yarn is Lion Brand Hometown. It comes in tons of colors and is easy to find.
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 an Easy Crochet Headband Pattern Free PDF
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H – 5 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 5.3 oz of Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Yarn or any worsted weight gauge 4 yarn 344 yd (150 g/315 m)
Easy Spike Stitch Crochet Headband Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch– chain
- sp– spike stich (insert hook on the top of stitch from the row below.)
- sc – single crochet stich
- st– stitch
You can make a larger or smaller headband with any number for the chain. Make the headband one inch smaller than the distance around the head. This crochet headband pattern is a youth size.
Free printable easy crochet headband pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. size child: 3.5 in x 19 in (9 cm x 48 cm)
What size to make the crochet headband pattern?
- Toddler: 17 in
- Child: 18 in
- Teen or Adult Small: 20 in
- Adult Medium: 21 in
- Adult Large: 22 in
I usually make a crochet headband 1 in smaller than the distance around the head of the person I am making it for.
In Color A Chain: 13
Row 1: sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.
Change color to Color B
Row 2: In 2nd stitch, sp in each stitch across (sc in the top of the stitch from the row below). sc in last st. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 3: sc in the 2nd st and each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.
Change to Color C
Repeat Row 2-3 until you have 84 rows or is 19 in long. After the 1st row, change color after every two rows. I used the 5 colors of the Lion Brand Ombre Mandala Yarn. I cut each color into a separate ball of yarn.
To make the easy crochet headband pattern large enough for a average adult, crochet 92 rows or until you have 21 in. Every 4 rows equals about 1 inch.
Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends, using a tapestry needle.
Fold together, whip stitch the two ends together. Enjoy your crochet headband.
Easy Tie Dye Crochet Headband Pattern – Free PDF
Tie Dye Easy Crochet Headband Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H – 5 mm crochet hook
- 1 – 5.3 oz of Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Yarn or any worsted weight gauge 4 yarn 344 yd (150 g/315 m)
Instructions
- In Color A Chain: 13
- Row 1: sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.
- Change color to Color B
- Row 2: In 2nd stitch, sp in each stitch across (sc in the top of the stitch from the row below). sc in last st. Chain 1 and turn.
- Row 3: sc in the 2nd st and each chain across. Chain 1 and turn.
- Change to Color C
- Repeat Row 2-3 until you have 84 rows or is 19 in long. After the 1st row, change color after every two rows. I used the 5 colors of the Lion Brand Ombre Mandala Yarn. I cut each color into a separate ball of yarn.
- Cut and knot yarn. Weave in ends, using a tapestry needle.
- Fold together, whip stitch the two ends together. Enjoy your crochet headband.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
ch– chain
- sp- spike stich (insert hook on the top of stitch from the row below.)
- sc - single crochet stich
- st– stitch
You can make a larger or smaller headband with any number for the chain. Make the headband one inch smaller than the distance around the head. This crochet headband pattern is a youth size.
Approx. size child: 3.5 in x 19 in (9 cm x 48 cm)
What size to make the crochet headband pattern?
Toddler: 17 in
- Child: 18 in
- Teen or Adult Small: 20 in
- Adult Medium: 21 in
- Adult Large: 22 in
I usually make a crochet headband 1 in smaller than the distance around the head of the person I am making it for.
To make the easy crochet headband pattern large enough for a average adult, crochet 92 rows or until you have 21 in. Every 4 rows equals about 1 inch.
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I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.