Crochet Flower Ribbed Headband Easy Free Pattern

Looking for a free crochet flower headband pattern that’s fun, practical, and perfect for everyday wear or special occasions?

This easy crochet headband uses simple stitches like the single crochet, slip stitch, and treble crochet to create a beautiful headband with delicate flowers you’ll be proud of.

Whether you’re making baby headbands, adult sizes, or playful designs in bright colors, this project is a great way to practice working into the beginning chain, the back loops, and even mastering the magic ring for the middle of the flower.

The pattern is written in US terms.

These simple instructions will guide you through each next sc, next ch, or next stitch, all the way from the first chain to the last st.

The flowers are built petal by petal making them easy to customize in different colors or attach as a flower applique.

A yarn needle is all you’ll need to weave in that final loose end, leaving you with a finished product you’ll love to show off on social media.

This free crochet headband pattern works up quickly with a 5.00 mm crochet hook (or your favorite mm hook) and medium yarn weight, but you can experiment with types of yarn to create various sizes that match any head circumference.

It’s the best part of crochet—turning a little hard work and a few simple stitches into something beautiful.

This project makes a great idea for gifts, winter headbands, or just to have on hand for a quick style fix on a bad hair day.

The skill level is beginner-friendly, making it a perfect addition to your crochet journey.

Add a few flower embellishments or create your own headbands in different colors—the possibilities are endless.

So grab your size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook, pick your favorite yarn, and let’s get started.

Happy crocheting! 🌸

Crochet Flower Ribbed Headband

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Materials:

• Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook

• Medium (worsted) weight yarn (size 4) in main and contrasting colors (2 colors)

  • Headband – approx. 60–80 yds (depending on size)

  • Large flower – approx. 12–15 yds

  • Small flower – approx. 6–8 yds

• Tapestry needle

• Optional: faux leather tag

• Optional: small button for flower center (not recommended for babies/small children)

Abbreviations:

• st(s) – stitch(es)

• ch – chain

• hk – hook

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• tr – treble crochet

• BLO – back loop only

• sl st – slip stitch

Headband

Foundation Chain:

• Baby size – ch 11

• Toddler/Child/Adult – ch 13

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across, turn. (10, 12 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st across, turn. (10, 12 sts)

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures:

• Baby- 14″

• Toddler – 15″

• Child – 17″

• Adult – 19″

Join: Fold band in half. Sl st through both loops of starting edge and BLO of last row across to form a seam.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Finishing Edging (optional):
With contrasting color, join yarn at the seam. Sc evenly around bottom edge of headband, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off. Repeat for top edge. Weave in ends.

Large Flower (secondary color)

Large Flower (secondary color)

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st). Dc 20 in circle, sl st to first dc to join. Pull tail to close. (20 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 3 tr in same st (4 tr total in st), ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from * to * around. (10 petals) Sl st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Small Flower (main color)

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st). Dc 10 in circle, sl st to first dc to join. Pull tail to close. (10 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 3 tr in same st (4 tr total in st), ch 1, sl st in next st, skip next st, repeat from * to * around (5 petals). Sl st to join.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Optional: Sew a small button in the center (not recommended for babies/small children).

Assembly

Lay small flower on top of large flower.

Using the tail from the small flower and a tapestry needle, sew around Round 1 of the small flower, attaching it securely to the large flower.

Sew flower to headband at desired placement.

Weave in all ends. 

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