Easy Crochet Ear Warmer / Headband - Free Pattern

This ear warmer pattern is super easy and great for beginners! It’s a quick little project, and the fluffy velvet yarn makes it extra warm and cozy.

I recently came across this bright and colorful velvet yarn, and it immediately inspired me to crochet an ear warmer – perfect for keeping my ears cozy during winter. I love how it turned out!

I’m using just one basic stitch throughout the pattern—half double crochet, just like in my Infinity Scarf pattern. The difference is that, in this ear warmer, the stitches are worked into the spaces between the stitches from the previous row instead of into the stitches themselves.

This ear warmer pattern is super easy, making it perfect for beginners. It’s also a quick project, so it’s great for last-minute crochet gifts!

You can also make a matching pair of fingerless gloves using the same yarn to go with these headbands! This crochet pattern is just as simple and beginner-friendly.

Scroll down for the free crochet ear warmer pattern and the short video demonstration.

This post may include affiliate links, view my disclosure policy for details.

Average Head Circumference

Women: Small = 21″ (53cm), Medium 22″ (56cm), Large 23″ (58.5cm)

Men: Small = 22″ (56cm), Medium 23″ (58.5cm), Large 24″ (61cm)

For child/teen sizes see detailed chart on Craft Yarn Council’s website.

How to make the right size

Measure your head circumference (where your headband will be sitting). Generally, you would need to make a headband 2-3 inches shorter than your head circumference as the headband will stretch. But depending on your yarn and the type of stitch you are using it will stretch differently. If possible, try it on when you get to about 19 inches (for adults) by wrapping it around your head. That way you’ll see how well it stretches, how many rows you still need to crochet and the size will be most accurate.

Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern Notes

The Ear Warmer is crocheted flat from side to side (widthwise) and then stitched together at the end.
This headband is 3.5″ (9 cm) wide. If you want a wider headband, simply chain more for your foundation chain.
You can adjust the size by working fewer rows for a smaller (kid-sized) headband or more rows for a larger one.

Crochet Twisted Ear Warmer – Free Pattern

Please scroll down for the free crochet headband pattern or get the ad-free & print-friendly version with step-by-step photos and written instructions from my Etsy or Ravelry stores.

Material:

Yarn: Lionbrand Vel-Luxe (5.3oz/150g, 246 yd/225m) 100% polyester. The pictured colours are Lilac, Marigold and Silver.
Crochet hook: 5mm
Scissors, yarn needle, tape measure.

Dimensions:

This Headband measures 3.5” (9cm) wide and 19.5” (49.5cm) in circumference

Gauge:

12 stitches x 10 rows in pattern (HDC) = 4″ (10cm)

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

St = stitch

HDC = half double crochet

Crochet Headband Pattern

Ch 11 (or any number for your desired ear warmer width).
Row 1: HDC in the second chain from the hook and across the row (10 stitches total).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. HDC into the first space between the stitches in the previous row and across the row.
Rows 3 and beyond: Repeat Row 2 until you reach the desired length.

Once you reach the desired length of your headband, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 15″ or 35 cm) for sewing the ends together.

To create the twist, check out the video for visual guidance and step-by-step details!

https://youtu.be/S74h1lFXG-8

How to crochet twisted Ear Warmer / Headband – Quick and Easy! (https://youtu.be/S74h1lFXG-8)

Weave in all ends and turn it inside out. Done!

If you love this pattern and would like a printable PDF version, you can find it on Etsy or Ravelry.

Hope you had fun making these ear warmers! Check out more free crochet patterns below for more creative ideas!