Crochet Beaded Headband Pattern (Easy + Free)

If you’re looking for a quick and pretty project, this crochet beaded headband is the perfect make!

It’s simple, comfortable, and has the most beautiful little detail with the beads that really makes it stand out.

This pattern uses basic stitches and works up quickly, making it great for beginners or anyone who wants a relaxing project.

The headband has a nice stretchy fit and is made with soft cotton yarn, so it’s comfortable enough to wear all day.

You can easily customize it with different colors and bead options to match your style, and it’s available in both child and adult sizes.

These also make great gifts or quick items to sell at markets!

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Beaded Headband Pattern

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Materials

• Medium weight cotton yarn (size 4)
• Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
• Smaller crochet hook (small enough to fit through bead hole)
• 6 mm beads
• Tapestry needle
• Hair tie

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

Notes

• Always turn after each row
• Beads are placed in the center stitch (3rd stitch of 5)
• Make sure your smaller hook fits through the bead before starting
• You will only ch 1 for rows 1-8, other rows you work directly into the first st after turning

Pattern

Ch 4

Rows 1–8: Sc in each st across (3 sts), ch 1, turn (3 sts)

Increase Row: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st (5 sts), ch 1, turn

Bead Row: Sc in first 2 sts. Switch to smaller hook, place bead on hook, insert hook into next st and sc through the bead, ch 1. Switch back to H hook, sc in last 2 sts, turn (5 sts)

Next Row: Sc in each st across, turn (5 sts)

Repeat the last 2 rows until headband measures:

• Toddler: 14″
• Child: 16″
• Adult: 18″

Decrease Row: Sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3 sts), ch 1, turn

Rows 1–8: Sc in each st across (3 sts), ch 1, turn (3 sts)

Edging

Continue to sc evenly along the first narrow end until you reach the first bead.

Ch 4, skip 2 rows, sl st into the side of the headband. Repeat across until you reach the next bead.

Sc around the opposite narrow end, placing 2 sc in each corner.

Repeat ch 4, skip 2 rows, sl st down the other side of the headband until you reach the final bead.

Sc in each st along the last narrow end, placing 2 sc in the final corner. Sl st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach Hair Tie

Fold one end of the headband over one side of the hair tie. Using a long piece of yarn and a tapestry needle, sew securely. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat on the other side.

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