Quick and Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Headband for Beginners (Free Video Tutorial)

This quick and easy crochet ear warmer headband from Crochet Cabin is a great beginner project for cold days. It is worked in the round from a simple chain, so there is no seam to sew, and a puffy textured stitch makes it look much more special than the effort it takes. You only need about 34 g of worsted weight yarn, which makes it perfect for using up leftovers or making a few as gifts.

Ear Warmer Headband at a Glance

• Designer: Crochet Cabin (video tutorial)
• Skill level: beginner
• Size: adult woman, for a head circumference of about 21 to 22 in (52 to 53 cm)
• Finished measurements: about 4 in (10 cm) wide and 10 in (25 cm) long when folded flat
• Yarn: about 34 g of worsted weight (4) yarn
• Hook: 6 mm (US J/10)
• Video length: about 11 minutes, with chapters

What You'll Need

• Worsted weight (medium, 4) acrylic yarn. The sample uses Red Heart Super Saver in a saffron color.
• A 6 mm (J/10) crochet hook
• A yarn needle and scissors

Acrylic yarn like Red Heart Super Saver is warm, easy to wash and holds the texture well. For a softer feel against the skin, a wool blend in the same weight works nicely too.

How the Headband Is Made

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The video is divided into chapters, so you can easily find each step:

1. Foundation and first round (0:47): chain 70 and join it into a ring without twisting. Always use an even number of chains for this stitch.
2. Working the rounds (2:58): build up the textured stitch round after round. The puffy bumps stack neatly on top of each other.
3. Finishing the body (5:30) and securing the yarn (6:47): once the band is as wide as you like, fasten off and weave in the tail.
4. Border (8:48): a simple single crochet border along both edges gives the headband a clean, finished look and helps it keep its shape.

How to Get the Right Size

Crochet Cabin's sample fits an adult woman comfortably. Because the stitch stretches, she recommends making the headband about 1 in (2 cm) smaller than the actual head circumference. To change the size, add or remove chains in the foundation, always keeping an even number. These average head sizes from the video description are a helpful guide:

• Baby 6 to 12 months: 16 to 18 in (41 to 46 cm)
• Toddler 1 to 3 years: 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm)
• Teen: 21 to 22 in (53 to 56 cm)
• Adult woman: 21 to 22.5 in (54 to 57 cm)
• Adult man: 23 to 24 in (58 to 61 cm)

Tips for a Cozy Ear Warmer

• Don't twist the chain. Before you join the first round, check that the chain lies flat all the way around.
• Try it on as you go. Because it is worked in the round, you can slip it over your head after a few rounds to check the fit.
• Make a set. Pair it with a matching scarf or make it in several colors. It is a quick gift for friends, teachers or a craft fair.
• Add a twist. Pinch the center of the finished headband and wrap it with a small strip of crochet for a turban-style look.

Images and patterns courtesy of Crochet Cabin

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Crochet Cabin

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this ear warmer take to make?
Most beginners can finish it in an evening. The video itself is about 11 minutes long.

How much yarn do I need?
About 34 g of worsted weight yarn for the adult size, so one skein makes several headbands.

Can I make it for a child?
Yes. Use the head sizes above, subtract about 1 in (2 cm) for stretch, and chain an even number of stitches to match.

More Easy Projects from Crochet Cabin

For another warm accessory, try Crochet Cabin's braided ear warmer or the beginner-friendly bucket hat. You will also find plenty of ideas in our crochet scarves and accessories and winter crochet patterns.