Crochet Basic Hairband | Free Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Learn how to crochet a basic hairband with this quick and easy pattern! This size-adjustable crochet hairband uses less than 20 grams of yarn and makes for a great first project or last-minute gift.

If you want something that works up even faster, check out my crochet mesh hairband pattern!

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Crochet Basic Hairband Video Tutorial

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You can follow along with my YouTube video to make your own crochet hairband! I have timestamps included to section the video and help you jump to any point you need to!

Pattern Information

Materials

• 15 grams of medium weight yarn (24/7 Cotton in “Bay Leaf”)
• 4mm Clover Amour crochet hook
• Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

sk = skip

st = stitch

Gauge

9 rows of 18 double crochets makes a 10 x 10 centimeter (4″ x 4″) square

Dimensions

*includes instructions to adjust sizing

Hairband: 4.5 centimeters wide x 31 centimeters long (1.8 x 12.2 inches)

Each Strap: 26 centimeters long (10.2 inches)

Overall: 4.5 centimeters wide x 83 centimeters long (1.8 x 32.7 inches)

Notes and Tips

• This pattern is written using US crochet terms
• The number in (parentheses) at the end of each row is the stitch count after finishing that row
• Italicized notes tell you what to change to adjust the size
• The chain 2 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a double crochet

Crochet Basic Hairband Pattern

First Strap: Make a slipknot, ch45+2

Tip: Tighten your 45th chain to minimize the hole from Row 1.

Note: Do fewer chains in your foundation for a shorter strap or do more chains for a longer strap. This will be the length from your ear to the nape of your neck, plus the length needed to tie a knot.

Row 1: dc3 in 3rd ch from hook (3)

Row 2: ch2, turn, dc2 in first st, dc in next st, dc2 in last st (5)

Row 3: ch2, turn, dc2 in first st, dc in next 3 st, dc2 in last st (7)

Rows 4-26: ch2, turn, dc across (7)

Row 27: ch2, turn, sk1, dc in next 4 st, dc2tog (5)

Row 28: ch2, turn, sk1, dc in next st, dc2tog (3)

Row 29: ch2, turn, sk1, dc2tog (1)

Second Strap: ch45, fasten off with short tail

Note: If you did a different number of chains in the beginning, chain that same number instead of 45.

Trim both tails to about an inch long and your crochet hairband is finished!