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Bulky Textured Beanie Crochet Pattern

The On the Ridge Beanie is a beautiful textured beanie designed with bulky weight yarn for an extra cozy hat. I’ve designed it with three colors and I used scraps for two of those colors, so it’s a great little scrap busting project, especially when you are making the smaller sizes for little ones. I also love that you can use different color combinations to make an entire family of hats where they all have a similar look but are also all different!

This pattern is set to release on November 2nd as part of the Thanksgiving Caps Make-a-long hosted by Banana Moon Studio!

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Cozy Fall Baby Beanie Pattern

We are keeping it adorably cozy today with the Autumn Orchard Hat Pattern! This pattern is super squishy the way the stitches work up, but we are still using worsted weight yarn so it isn’t too chunky and heavy for the milder fall weather. One of my favorite yarns is Lion Brand Heartland and it has a beautiful color palette that really lends itself to the fall season. Pick two of these colors and make one or five of these baby beanies!

I’m happy to share this design with the Preemie Crochet Challenge today! This is one of the best crochet events of the year, filled with beautiful patterns to support families struggling with the realities of a NICU stay for their tiniest treasures! I hope you’ll accept the challenge and make at least one item to donate.

You’ll be able to download the pattern straight from ravelry, no code needed, totally free until the end of the month of September! keep going through this blog post and look for the yellow button. Many of the other patterns in the event are also available free until the end of the month, so definitely check back through the previous days and pledge to make for your local NICU!

I will offer the pattern for free usage here on my blog indefinitely! This helps support my business through ad revenue. Read through here for all the pattern details and then you can go download the PDF!

Supplies

  • 125-175 yards worsted (CYC 4) yarn, samples: Lion Brand Heartland please note this is a light worsted at 12 WPI
  • crochet hook US size H (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
  • pom and button to make the pom removable (optional)

Notes

  • Sizes are marked with brackets as follows: preemie [infant 0-6 months, baby 6-12 months, toddler 1-3 yrs, child 4-10 yrs]
  • Hat brim is worked in rows, body and top are worked in the round.
  • Finished hat circumference: approximately, preemie 11 in, infant 12 in, baby 14 inches, toddler 16 inches, child 17 inches
  • Beginning chains count as stitches unless otherwise noted.
  • You may end on a different round repeat for different sizes.
  • Stitch counts are contained in parentheses as the end of each row/round.
  • Some testers opted for a smaller hook for the brim and .5 mm larger for the body.
  • A DK weight yarn is a good option for those with loose gauge.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only sk = skip

sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch

beg = beginning

FLO = front loop only

dc = double crochet

BLO = in the back loop only

hdc = half double crochet

dec= (sc 2 tog) single crochet two stitches together

Special Stitches

v-st = dc BLO, ch 1, dc BLO in the same stitch

Gauge Swatch

14 hdc sts in 10 rows of pattern = 4 inches x 4 inches (10 cm x 10 cm)

Row 1: Ch 28, hdc 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. (27 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 3, sk st, v-st, sk st repeat from * across, dc last st, turn. (2 dc, 12 v-st)

Row 3: Change to color B, *dc into skipped st below, sc into ch-1 sp, repeat from * across, dc last skipped st below, turn. (13 dc, 12 sc)

Row 4: Ch 2, hdc FLO each st across, turn. (27 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 3, sk st, v-st, sk st repeat from * across, dc last st, turn. (2 dc, 12 v-st)

Repeat rows 3, 4, and 5 respectively twice more, changing colors on the round 3 repeats

Written Instructions

Preemie, [Infant, Baby, Toddler, Child]

Hat Brim:

Row 1: With color A, ch 5 [5, 5, 7, 7], turn, sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next 3 (3, 3, 5, 5), turn, ch 1. (1 sl st, 3 [3, 3, 5, 5] sc)

Row 2: Sc BLO each st until last, sl st BLO last, turn, ch 1. (3 [3, 3, 5, 5] sc BLO, 1 sl st BLO)

Row 3: Sl st BLO first st, sc BLO each remaining st, turn, ch 1. (1 sl st BLO, 3 [3, 3, 5, 5] sc BLO)

Rows 4-53 [63, 69, 77, 87]: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively. Sl st the last row to the first row. Turn seam inwards to complete hat body.

Hat Body

Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in the end of each row around, sl st to join. (53 [63, 69, 77, 87] hdc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc BLO 1st st, *sk st, v-st next st, repeat from * around, sl st to beg ch to join. (27 [32, 35, 39, 44] v-st)

Round 3: Change to color B,* sc in ch-1 sp, dc BLO in skipped st below, repeat from * around, sl st to beg sc to join. (27 [32, 35, 39, 44] sc, 27 [32, 35, 39, 44] dc BLO)

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc BLO each st around, sl st to beg ch-2 to join. (54 [64, 70, 78, 88] hdc BLO)

Repeat rounds 2, 3, and 4 respectively as follows, changing colors on each round 3

Preemie: repeat through round 9

Infant: repeat through round 12

Baby: repeat through round 12

Toddler: repeat through round 15

Child: repeat through round 15

Hat Crown

Preemie:

Round 10: Ch 1, *sc, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (18 sc, 18 dec)

Round 11: Ch 1, *sc, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (12 sc, 12 dec)

Round 12: Ch 1, *sc, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (8 sc, 8 dec)

Round 13: Ch 1, *sc, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (8 dec)

Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 13 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Infant:

Round 13: Ch 1, *sc 3, dec, repeat from*, sl st to first sc to join. (48 sc, 8 dec)

Round 14: Ch 1, *sc 3, dec, repeat from*, sl st to first sc to join. (42 sc, 7 dec)

Round 15: Ch 1, *sc , dec, repeat from* sc, sl st to first sc to join. ( 17 sc, 16 dec)

Round 16: Ch 1, sc *sc , dec, repeat from*, sl st to first sc to join. (11 sc, 11 dec)

Round 17: Ch 1, sc *sc , dec, repeat from* sc, sl st to first sc to join. (8 sc, 7 dec)

Round 18: Ch 1, sc *sc , dec, repeat from*, sl st to first sc to join. (5 sc, 5 dec)

Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 18 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Baby:

Round 13: Ch 1,* sc 3, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (42 sc, 14 dec)

Round 14: Ch 1,* sc 2, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (28 sc, 14 dec)

Round 15: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (14 sc, 14 dec)

Round 16: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sc, sl st to join. ( 8 sc, 7 dec)ound 17: Ch 1, sc *sc , dec, repeat from*, sl st to first sc to join. (5 sc, 5 dec)

Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 17 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Toddler:

Round 16: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (26 sc, 26 dec)

Round 17: Ch 1,* sc 2, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (26 sc, 13 dec)

Round 18: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (13 sc, 13 dec)

Round 19: Ch 1,* sc 2, dec, sc, dec repeat from * 2 more times, sc 2, dec, sc, sl st to join. (12 sc, 7 dec)

Round 20: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sc, sl st to join. (7 sc, 6 dec)

Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 20 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Child:

Round 16: Ch 1,* sc 2, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (44 sc, 22 dec)

Round 17: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (22 sc, 22 dec)

Round 18: Ch 1,* sc 2, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (22 sc, 11 dec)

Round 19: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sl st to join. (11 sc, 11 dec)

Round 20: Ch 1,* sc, dec, repeat from *around, sc, sl st to join. (8 sc, 7 dec)

Round 21: Ch 1, sc *sc , dec, repeat from*, sl st to first sc to join. (5 sc, 5 dec)

Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 21 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

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Spider Basket Crochet Pattern

The Sparkle Spider Basket crochet pattern is ready for you to make for your spooky Halloween decor! This is really fun to make and works up quickly with some super bulky yarn! I designed this pattern specifically for the Halloween crochet-a-long from CAL Central Crochet which is a great event and you should join in the joy of making.

How the 2026 Halloween CAL Works

Every Monday and Thursday from August 10 through September 24, 2026, we’ll share a free crochet pattern for a Halloween-themed project. These patterns include decorations, toys, costume elements, and more.

Forbidden Fiber Co., Furls, GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, Underground Crafter, and Unicorn have generously provided us with fabulous prizes for our end-of-CAL giveaway. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway in this post on Underground Crafter by 11:59 pm Eastern on Sunday, September 27, 2026!

How To Join the 2025 Halloween CAL

  • You can join in by crocheting the patterns as you have time.
  • Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #CALCentralCrochet on all social media.
  • If you’d like to chat with other crocheters, join the CAL Central Crochet Facebook group, or visit this thread in the CAL Central Ravelry group.
  • By the end of the CAL, you’ll have up to 14 spooky Halloween projects. 

Visit Underground Crafter to learn more about the prizes, enter the end-of-CAL giveaway, and to get links to each Halloween CAL pattern as it is released.

I hope you’ll join in this fun event, it’s really cool to see these great Halloween projects work up in different ways!

This pattern was written for one of my favorite yarns, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. I think it’s a great color palette and I was pleased with how easy it was to work with the color Celebration, which is the white with a thread of rainbow stellina that I used. I was worried it might catch on the sparkle strand, but it was fine, and the result is so cute!

Supplies

  • Size 6 super bulky weight yarn, 150 yards of color A and 50 yards of color B, sample is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in Celebration (this adds the sparkle, as it has a strand of stellina fiber throughout) and Black
  • scrap amount of any size 4,5, or 6 green yarn for eyes, if desired
  • Size 8 mm crochet hook
  • Large tapestry needle and scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sp = space

beg = beginning

sc = single crochet

inc = increase: 2 single crochet stitches in same space

sk st = skip stitch

sc BLO = single crochet in the back loop only

Notes

  • Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. I suggest placing a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to help you keep track, and move it to the next round as you work.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with [ ]
  • Finished dimensions: 5.5 in height by 7 in wide by 6 in deep
  • This pattern is a quick make, but give your hands a stretch break as you are crocheting quite tightly to make the bag stiff.

Gauge

10 sts in 11 rows of single crochet = 4 inches

Follow pattern, stopping at end of round 6. This should measure 4 inches by 5 inches.

Written Instructions

Round 1: Ch 4, inc 2nd ch from hook, sc, inc, continue onto other side of beg ch, inc, sc, inc, do not join. [10 sc]

Round 2: Inc, sc next 3, inc, inc, sc next 3, inc. [14 sc]

Round 3: Inc, inc, sc next 3, inc next 4, sc next 3, inc, inc. [22 sc]

Round 4: Sc, inc next 2, sc next 5, inc next 2, sc next 2, inc next 2, sc next 5, inc next 2, sc [30 sc]

Round 5: Sc first 2, inc, inc, sc next 7, inc, inc, sc next 4, inc, inc, sc next 7, inc, inc, sc last 2. [38 sc]

Round 6: Sc first 2, inc, inc, sc next 11, inc, inc, sc next 4, inc, inc, sc next 11, inc, inc, sc last 2. [46 sc]

Round 7: Sc first 3, inc, sc, inc, sc next 11, inc, sc, inc, sc next 6, inc, sc, inc, sc next 11, inc, sc, inc, sc last 3. [54 sc]

Round 8: Sc BLO each st around. [54 sc BLO]

Round 9: Sc each st around. [54 sc]

Round 10: Sc first 5, sk st, sc next 15, sk st, sc next 10, sk st, sc next 15, sk st, sc last 5. [50 sc]

Round 11: Sc each st around. [50 sc]

Round 12 : Sc first 5, sk st, sc next 6, change to color B, sc 2, change to color A sc 6, sk st, sc next 9, sk st, sc next 14, sk st, sc last 4. [46 sc]

Round 13: Sc first 10, change to color B, sc 5, change to color A, sc around. [46 sc]

Round 14: Repeat round 13.

Round 15: Sc first 11, change to color B, sc 3, change to color A, sc around. [46 sc]

Round 16: Sc first 12, change to color B, sc 2, change to color A, sc around. [46 sc]

Rounds 17-18: Sc each st around. [46 sc]

Rounds 19-20: (continuously work from round 19 into 20 as you make the basket handles) Sc 22, ch 7, sk 5 sts, sc next 19 sts, ch 7, sk 4 sts, sc 19, sc 9 into ch-7 sp, sc next 19 sts, sc 9 into ch-7 sp, sl st next 2, fasten off. [46 sc]

Here is what you should have now:

Finishing the Sparkle Spider Basket Crochet Pattern

Thread a long strand of color B onto a tapestry sewing needle. Use this to sew around the outside of the spider body shape as shown to make the shape more oval. Next, thread another long strand and sew legs on as desired. I also used scrap green yarn to make some spooky eyes on mine. Weave in all your remaining ends. I think this has quite a nice shape as is, but you could absolutely starch it for a bit more stiffness, or block it to a more desired shape.

If you prefer a PDF, I have that available in my ravelry shop! Here is the link to this pattern in my shop.

Thank you so much!

Don’t forget to go and join the CAL here on the Facebook page!

You can also go to this blog post from Underground Crafter to see all the patterns that have been released so far in the event!

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Lacy Edged Crochet Shawl Pattern

This delicate shawl design is a beautiful addition to your fall wardrobe! The Shaded Elegance Shawl is a lacy edged crochet shawl pattern designed to be quite easy to make and lovely to wear as a light layer on cool fall days. The pattern is written for DK yarn, which keeps the shawl light. I’ve used a variegated yarn for this project, which gives it the “shaded” look, however you could absolutely use one or two colors to make your project as well! I’m planning to make a worsted weight version with two colors, one for the main body and one for the edging and I think it will be gorgeous.

The main body of the project is easy half double crochet and then the lacy edge is a mixture of half double, chains, double, and picots. I love this kind of design where there are mindless rows or rounds, but there is still one aspect of the pattern to give that WOW factor.

I designed this pattern for the incredible Fall into Crochet Event hosted by Raelynn from Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’ (which is maybe the cutest crochet blog name ever, by the way!) The event is full of stunning pattern for the fall season with a new free pattern each day during the month of September. From hats and scarves to sweaters, cowls, and even a dishcloth, you’ll find something amazing to make for the season. If you don’t want to come back day after day, there is a bundle available for this event where you can get all the patterns for a steep discount. The bundle comes as an e-book and it is available starting August 31st!

I mean look at all these great patterns! It really is a wonderful value! However, many of these patterns are also provided freely on crochet blogs like mine. If you miss a pattern you wanted and the e-book isn’t an option for you, feel free to go back and use the pattern directly from the website, as that also benefits the designers!

SO the first thing you should do is go to the main blog post here for every last detail and then make sure to follow along! I will share each day’s pattern on Instagram, so check now to make sure you are following me here! I like to respect email inboxes, so I typically only email on Fridays, but I’m sure there are several designers that send daily emails and if you want to get those updates so you don’t miss a pattern, check the main blog post again and I’m sure you can find one.

And now it is the time to get to this lacy edged crochet shawl pattern already! Listed below are all the instructions and information you’ll need to complete this project. Have fun crocheting and prepping for the crochet season!

Supplies

  • 680 yards DK yarn (CYC 3), sample made with 2 skeins Loops and Threads Luxe Merino Variegated in color Ruby (55 % merino superwash wool, 45% acrylic)
  • Size 5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Rust proof pins and a blocking mat

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

dc = double crochet

sk = skip

tr = treble crochet

MR = magic ring

sp = space

Special Stitches:

picot = ch 3, sl st into 1st ch

Notes

  • This pattern is worked in rows.
  • For the best look, block your shawl with water and rust proof pins on a blocking mat.
  • Stitch counts are marked in { } at the end of each round.
  • Finished dimensions: 60 in x 20 in
  • ( ) are used in the instructions for groups of stitches, and * are used in the pattern to help denote repetition as written.
  • If desired, this shawl can be made larger by adding extra of the repeating row 4. You need to end the half double crochet repeat on a row with a stitch count for where the number of hdc stitches is divisible by 4.

Gauge

15 rows of half double crochet with 16 sts = 4 inch square

Row 1: Ch 20, hdc 3rd ch from hook and each across, ch 2, turn. {18 hdc}

Rows 2-17: Hdc each st across, ch 2, turn. {18 hdc}

Written Instructions

Row 1: MR, hdc 5 into ring, cinch partially, ch 2, turn. {5 hdc}

Row 2: 3 dc first st, hdc next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) next st, hdc next st, 3 dc last st, ch 2, turn. {8 dc, 2 hdc}

Row 3: 3 dc first st, hdc next 3 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, hdc next 4 sts, 3 dc last st, ch 2, turn. {8 dc, 7 hdc}

Row 4: 3 dc first st, hdc to ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, hdc to last, 3 dc last st, ch 2, turn. {8 dc, 12 hdc}

Rows 5- 55: Repeat row 4.

Row 56: 3 dc first st, *hdc next st, ch 3, sk 2 sts, hdc next st, repeat from * to ch-2 sp, (hdc, ch 4, hdc) in ch-2 sp, *hdc next st, ch 3, sk 2 sts, hdc next st, repeat from * to last, 3 dc last st, ch 2, turn. {69 hdc, 6 dc}

Row 57: 3 dc first st, ch 2, *(2 hdc, dc, picot, dc, 2 hdc) next ch-3 sp, sl st next st, repeat from * to ch-4 sp, (hdc, 2 dc, tr, picot, tr, 2 dc, hdc) in ch-4 sp, sl st next st, *(2 hdc, dc, picot, dc, 2 hdc) next ch-3 sp, sl st next st, repeat from * to last 4 sts, ch 2, sk 3 sts, 3 dc last st, ch 2, turn. {35 picot, 70 hdc, 10 dc, 2 tr}

Row 58: 3 dc first st, *ch 5, sk 7 sts, sl st in top of picot, repeat from * 33 times, ch 6, sl st in top of middle picot, ch 6, repeat from * to last, 3 dc last st, ch 2, turn. {6 dc, 69 sl st}

Row 59: 3 dc first st, ch 2, *(3 hdc, dc, picot, dc, 3 hdc) next ch-5 sp, 6 hdc next ch-5 sp, repeat from * to ch-6 sp, (3 hdc, dc, picot, dc, 3 hdc, dc, picot) in ch-6 sp, (dc, 3 hdc, dc, picot, dc, 3 hdc) next ch-6 sp, hdc 6 next ch-5 sp, repeat from * to last ch-5 sp, (3 hdc, dc, picot, dc, 3 hdc) in last ch-5 sp, ch 2, 3 dc last st. {20 picot, 216 hdc, 74 dc}

Finish off and weave in ends.

Blocking

Wet block if using yarn with wool content. Once most of the water is squeezed gently out, pin to desired shape on blocking mat and let sit until dry.

Lacy Edged Crochet Shawl Pattern

I would LOVE to know when you make one of these! Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram, send me an email or Facebook message, make a project in ravelry, whatever floats your boat!

Don’t forget to check back through the entire hop to find another great pattern to make for fall!

More great projects like this lacy edged crochet shawl pattern for the fall season:

Any Yarn Granny Cowl
Fall Cluster Earrings

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Crochet Gingerbread Earring Pattern

I adore the Christmas season, and I love bringing a bit of holiday magic to the summer with this fun Christmas in July event from The Crochet Village! I designed this cute crochet gingerbread earring pattern as a quick pattern to make for the season.

crochet gingerbread earring pattern photo of two small crocheted gingerbread men

About the event:

This event is hosted by The Crochet Village! There is a new free download everyday as well as some of the past patterns at a discoun! It’s a great way to get some ideas for the season ahead. I was just at Michael’s and they are already starting to clearance some of the warm weather yarns, so I bet their shelves will be filled before we know it with cozy yarns and seasonal colors. Check back through the blog hop post so you can see all the previous patterns if you have missed some and look ahead to what is coming next, but first go to the blog post for the discount code to get these Gingerbread Earrings free today only! Then, hop on back and scroll to the bottom to redeem the code in ravelry!

Supplies

  • size 10 crochet thread in brown (20 yds) and white (5 yds)
  • crochet hook 1.5 mm
  • tapestry sewing needle, smaller tapestry needle as well
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
  • earring findings: studs or fish hook style as preferred (optional: glue)
  • fabric stiffener

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

Gauge Swatch

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look. If you desire to gauge swatch: after round 1, your work should measure .25 in across the short side of the oval shape.

Notes


Stitch counts are marked in ( ) at the end of each round.

Finished Measurements

1 in by .75 in

Written Instructions

Round 1: With brown thread, ch 5, 2 sc 2nd ch from hook, sc next 2 chs, 2 sc last ch. DO NOT TURN. Continuing on the other side of ch: 2 sc first ch, sc next 2 chs, 2 sc last ch, sl st to first sc to join. (12 sc, 1 sl st)

Round 2: {Ch 4, sc 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 2 chs,} sl st next 4 sts, repeat { } 1 time, then sl st next st, ch 1, [hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sl st] in same st, sl st next st, repeat { }, sl st next 4 sts, repeat { }, sl st next st. (12 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 11 sl st)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Detail options:

Use white thread to make small frosting stripe on each arm/leg, either three small stitches or one large stitch. One large stitch is recommended if you are using fish hook style earrings as there will be less noticable threads on the back with that method.

Using a small amount of white paint is another option.

Please note that the PDF available on ravelry includes a stitch chart and a few additional photos.

After my feature day on July 15th, you can still get these earrings for a discount at 50% off through the rest of the blog hop! I decided to add my other two Christmas earring patterns to the coupon, in case you don’t already have these ones! They are the Christmas Wreath Earrings (my favorite) and the Sassy Snowflake Earrings. No code needed for this discount.

One of my testers for this crochet gingerbread earring pattern added buttons to hers and that is so cute! I believe she just made a French embroidery knot to make the buttons with crochet thread. If they are a bit too difficult with being so tiny for you, try using a CYC 3 yarn to practice and then move back down to a crochet thread. You could also make them with a fingering yarn and that would make a cute dangly earring style. I think it would be too large for a stud, however. Anyway, enjoy the blog hop event, go on back and check out all of the great patterns. So far I downloaded a beautiful star coaster pattern myself! I’m sure you will find something you’ll be really excited to make.

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Classic Hairbow Crochet Pattern

From time to time, I like to wear a fun hair accessory. This one is more of a everyday accessory, so I’m happy to introduce to you the Everyday Hairbow! You’ll make this classic hairbow crochet pattern over and over again because it is quick to make and the texture is a unique pattern. The other great thing about this pattern is that you could customize and make it versatile. I wrote the pattern with CYC 3 DK cotton yarn, but you can use lighter yarn for a little bow or thicker yarn for a big statement piece.

classic hairbow crochet pattern

I love the stitch pattern I created for this hairbow! The way you work in the front loops give it a really nice texture. You’ll work up three separate pieces and then seam them together. Then you can attach the bow to a hair tie or clip. I think these are a great little gift pattern to have in your arsenal when you want to give handmade but you are short on time.

I used Cotlin yarn from KnitPicks/Crochet.com. P.S. Weird rant: I hate that the “crochet” counterpart isn’t really WeCrochet anymore. It makes it hard to write about the company, like I can’t say oh it’s Cotlin yarn from Crochet. End rant. I like this yarn! The colors are so pretty and it is an easier cotton to work with than others.

Supplies

  • CYC 3 DK yarn: 100-125 yards (sample is KnitPicks Cotlin)
  • crochet hook US size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
  • hair elastic or alligator style hair clip (optional: glue)

Notes

Stitch counts are marked in ( ) at the end of each row.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sc = single crochet
  • sk st = skip stitch
  • FLO = front loop only

Gauge Swatch

2 in by 2 in swatch = 12 sts in 8 rows

Row 1: Ch 18, sc 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk st, sc next st, repeat from * across. (9 sc)

Rows 2-9: Turn, *ch 1, sk st, sc next st, repeat from * across. (9 sc)

Finished Measurements

2.5 in by 4.5 in

Written Instructions

Bow:

Row 1: Ch 40, sc 2nd ch from hook, * ch 1, sk st, sc, repeat from * across. (20 sc, 19 ch-1 sp)

Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sk st, sc FLO, repeat from * across. (20 sc FLO, 19 ch-1 sp)

Rows 3-5: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off, use ends to sew end to end.

Ribbon:

Row 1: Ch 70, sc 2nd ch from hook, * ch 1, sk st, sc, repeat from * across. (35 sc, 34 ch-1 sp)

Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sk st, sc FLO, repeat from * across. (35 sc FLO, 34 ch-1 sp)

Rows 3-5: Repeat row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tie:

Row 1: Ch 10, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc each st across, fasten off. (10 sc) Place the middle of the bow and the middle of the ribbon together, place the hair tie or hair clip in as well, then wrap the tie around and sew end to end around the middle of the bow. Alternatively, assemble bow and glue to desired hair clip.

I hope you loved making this pattern! Hair accessories are fun to make and perfect when you need something satisfying. Here are some other hair accessory patterns:

crochet floral festival headpiece

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Easy Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern

You’ll make this baby bonnet pattern over and over again! It’s such an easy pattern that works well with most yarn fibers. It’s great with a high quality acrylic which is good for a baby pattern, but you could absolutely use a soft alpaca yarn as well. This pattern just has a bit of texture in the ridged rows. I love using the back and front loop stitches to create these type of patterns. Who are you going to make this easy crochet baby bonnet pattern for?

If you don’t have someone in mind, you could make one to keep on hand for baby showers! Especially since you probably have half a skein of acrylic lying around waiting for a scrap project anyway. Make one or two of these and you’ll have them ready. I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch for this design. A good substitute for this would be some Mighty Stitch from KnitPicks. I like the color palette they have actually better than the Lion Brand.

This easy crochet baby bonnet pattern was written just for the Baby Shower Blog Hop 2026 hosted by Ambassador Crochet! This is such a great event to stock up on baby patterns! Head over to the blog post and hunt through all the amazing patterns.

You can use this free pattern right here on the blog. As part of the blog hop, you can get the PDF of this pattern for 50% off! Go to the main blog post for the event here for the code, then use the code on ravelry! Thank you so much!

Okay, let’s get to the pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn 100-150 yards (sample is acrylic worsted yarn)
  • crochet hook US size I (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sk = skip
  • sc = single crochet
  • BLO= back loop only
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dec = yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop and pull through all 4 loops on hook
  • Fhdc= foundation half double crochet: ch 3, yo, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, *pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop on hook, yo, pull through three loops
  • for subsequent sts: yo, insert hook in st made by bold section above, repeat from *

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 16 sts in 12 rows

Row 1: Fhdc 18, turn. (18 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc each st across, turn. (18 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the 3rd loop of prev row hdc each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across, turn. (18 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn. (18 sc)

Rows 6-14: Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)
  • Turning chains do not count as stitches.
easy crochet baby bonnet pattern

Written Instructions

Size: Infant: 0-6 months, (Baby: 6-12 months, Toddler: 1-3 years, Child: 4-10 yrs)

ALL SIZES

Row 1: Fhdc 38 (44, 50, 54), turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 hdc)]

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 hdc)]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the 3rd loop of prev row hdc each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 sc)]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 hdc)]

Row 5: Ch 1, sc each st across, turn. [38 (44, 50, 54 sc)]

Rows 6-10 (12, 14, 18): Repeat rows 2-5 respectively.

Continue below to appropriate size.

Infant

Row 11: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 26 hdc]

Row 12: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 8 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 24 hdc]

Row 13: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 16 hdc]

Row 14: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [5 dec, 12 hdc]

Row 15: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Baby

Row 13: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 14: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 15: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 19 hdc]

Row 16: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 18 hdc]

Row 17: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, dec, hdc next st, dec, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [6 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Toddler

Row 15: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 33 hdc]

Row 16: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 5 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 31 hdc]

Row 17: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 22 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec last 3 sts. [6 dec, 17 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 11 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Child

Row 17: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [10 dec, 35 hdc]

Row 18: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [8 dec, 29 hdc]

Row 19: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [6 dec, 25 hdc]

Row 20: Hdc first 4 sts, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc next 7 sts, dec,, dec, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc last 4 sts. [4 dec, 23 hdc]

Row 21: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [6 dec, 15 hdc]

Row 22: Hdc first 3 sts, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 3 sts, dec, hdc last 3 sts. [4 dec, 13 hdc]

Row 23: Hdc first 2 sts, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc next st, dec, hdc next 2 sts, dec, hdc last 2 sts. [4 dec, 9 hdc]

Continue to directions below for neckband

Neckband ALL SIZES

Fold the last hdc row in half and sl st together to close the back of the bonnet, or fasten off, fold and seam together. Fasten off, turn right side out.

Reattach yarn in the bottom corner of bonnet (Row 1.) Sc 44( 48, 54, 60) evenly across the bottom of bonnet, working approximately 1 st in the end of each row, ch 1, turn. Continue for 2 rows of single crochet for Infant and Baby sizes, 4 rows for Toddler and Child. Do not fasten off.

Continuing from above to create ties: Ch 27, sl st each ch across, then sl st along bottom of bonnet (where you just completed the single crochet rows) to opposite corner. Ch 27, sl st each ch across, fasten off and weave in ends.

Thank you so much for coming by today! Here are my other easy crochet baby bonnet patterns if you’d like to explore!

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Crochet Floral Festival Headpiece

I love a good fantasy book or movie! When Lisa from Green Fox Farms was looking for submissions for her Geeks and Gamers hop, I thought that was such a fun theme and wanted to join in! This crochet Floral Festival Headpiece is perfect for Renaissance fairs, fantasy conventions, music festivals, or regular ole Halloween! Friday, March 20th, you can get the pattern free right here! Scroll down to the download button below.

crochet floral festival headpiece

Some more about the Geeks and Gamers hop: so many cute patterns for fantasy lovers and gamers! I’m really impressed by these unique patterns. Don’t miss out! You can grab them all with the low cost bundle right here!

Here is how the design comes together. Select some DK yarn. I think natural fibers are important for this pattern because it’s going to sit so close to your skin. I used cotton and bamboo both for the samples and they worked well. You could go totally minimal and pick any color for a simple headpiece. I also love the look of the flowers, though, it has more of a fantasy romantic vibe, for which you’ll need some green. There are two simple flower and leaf patterns below that you could use, so you may want two floral colors to go with your green. Let’s adventure together with the free pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 3 DK yarn: 100-150 yards (sample is K and C Essential Cotton) preferably green and floral colors
  • crochet hook US size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

Special Stitches

picot = ch 3, sc in 1st ch

Gauge Swatch

2 in by .5 in swatch = 13 sts in 2 rows

Row 1: Ch 15, sc 2nd ch from hook and each ch across until last, 2 sc in last st. (15 sc)

Row 2: Working onto the other side of the chain: 2 sc in 1st ch, sc each ch until last, 2 sc last ch. (17 sc) Fasten off.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in ( ) at the end of each row.
  • Assemble in your own unique way. Make a few flowers for the sides, or the very front, or make more flowers and fill the entire headpiece.

Finished Measurements

20 inches, but since you are tying it together, it’s easy to adjust for any adult head.

Written Instructions for Crochet Floral Festival Headpiece

Row 1: Ch 60, picot, ch 61.

Row 2: Sc each ch across to back of picot, sl st in back of picot, sc each remaining ch until last, 2 sc in last ch. (121 sc, 1 sl st)

Row 3: Working onto the other side of the chain: 2 sc in 1st ch, sc each ch until picot, picot in top of picot, sc each remaining ch until last, 2 sc last ch. (126 sc, 1 picot) Do not fasten off, continue to ties.

Ties:

Ch 40, fasten off. *Reattach at end of row 3, ch 40, fasten off.

Repeat from * on other end, such that there are 4 chains total, 2 on each end.

Adornments, make several of each as desired. Have fun customizing!

Small Leaf:

Ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sl st. Fasten off, use tail to attach as desired.

Large Leaf:

Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, dc, hdc, sc, continue on other side of chain: sc 1st ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, sl st. Fasten off.

Rose:

Ch 25, hdc, in 3rd st from hook, dc, hdc, sl st next 2 ch,* ch 1, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st next 2 ch, repeat from * . Fasten off, tightly roll and stitch into rose shape.

Starflower:

Ch 6, *sl st 1st ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sl st, ch 6, repeat from * 4 OR 5 more times, as desired. Turn, sl st in the bottom of each petal. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use tail to sew into desired flower shape.

Attach the floral pieces as desired. Weave in all the ends. Tie to fit with one set of the ties and let the others lay as the vines.

Did you like this pattern for the Crochet Floral Festival Headpiece? Check out some of my other floral patterns!

Flower Cluster Earrings

a pair of pink crocheted earrings in the shape of a flower against a black backdrop with silk flowers

Spring Posy Earrings

Marian Crown

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Star Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern

So, you have some scraps. Maybe just a few colors in partial skeins. Maybe lots of colors in itty bitty scraps. You can totally use it to make this Star Stitch Cowl crochet pattern! This pattern makes a warm cowl that is delightfully colorful. I love it for this time of year when we are craving the colors of spring but it’s still quite cold. There is even more snow coming to my area this weekend!

The Crochet Village hosted the Scrap Yarn Blog Hop this February all month long! It’s really fun to collect these scrappy patterns so you can make something out of things you already have. This event has ended, but you can still head over to the main blog post and browse through the patterns for ideas and inspiration!

Alright so let’s have some fun with this pattern! Here is all the information and directions you need for this pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn in any colors desired, approx 250 yards total
  • crochet hook 6 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Abbreviations and Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sk = skip

hdc = half double crochet

hdc BLO = half double crochet in the back loop only

hdc in the 3rd loop = hdc in the third loop on the back

Special Stitches

beg star st = beginning star stitch: in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1

star st A = in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the same st as the last part of the previous star st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, yo pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1

end star stitch = in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the same st as the last part of the previous star st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn

star st B = ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row.

star stitch cowl crochet pattern

Finished Measurements

Narrow: 11 in across (22 in circumference)

Wide: 15 in across (30 in circumference)

Short: 9 in tall

Tall: 11 in tall

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row, with different sizing in parentheses as follows: Narrow (Wide)
  • Color changes are not noted within the pattern, since this is meant to be a scrap pattern. I used a new color starting at each star stitch row with my larger scrap yarn balls. If you have smaller scraps, you could change at each star stitch row and continue with that color for the half double crochet ribbing until you run out, then move to the next one.
  • This pattern can be made to different measurements for versatility! The pattern gives instructions for narrow, wide and short, tall.

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch = 12 rows of 10 star st OR 20 hdc

Row 1: Ch 23.

Row 2: In 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 8 star st]

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row. [20 hdc]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [20 hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [20 hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: repeat row 4

Row 7: repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 2 ch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in each of next 2 sts, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 8 star st]

Rows 9-13: Repeat rows 3-7 respectively.

Written Instructions

Size: Short (Tall)

Row 1: Ch 43 (51.) [43 (51) ch]

Row 2: In 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 4 ch, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st]

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the top of the end star st, *2 hdc in the eye of the next star st; rep from * up to (and including) the last eye, then work 1 hdc in the top of the ch of the beg star st from the previous row. [40 (48) hdc]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [40 (48) hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [40 (48) hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: Repeat row 4

Row 7: Repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in each of the next 2 ch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in each of next 2 sts, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1,* in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the next unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), in next unworked st, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1, repeat from* to last st, in top of the previous star, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), in the ‘leg’ of the last loop you pulled up on the previous stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), in the last worked st, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), in the last unworked st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st]

Rows 9-68: Repeat rows 3-8 respectively. (You will not do row 8 in the final repeat. Add another repeat of rows 3-8 for size Wide.)

Sl st final row to beg row, or fasten off, leaving a long tail and seam with a mattress stitch.

Abbreviated Written Instructions

Size: Short (Tall)

Row 1: Ch 43 (51.) [43 (51) ch]

Row 2: Beg star st, star st A across, end star st in last ch. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st A]

Row 3: Star st B across. [40 (48) hdc]

Row 4: Row 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st across. [40 (48) hdc BLO]

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop each st across. [40 (48) hdc in the 3rd loop]

Row 6: Repeat row 4

Row 7: Repeat row 5

Row 8: Ch 4, beg star st, star st A across, end star in last ch. [1 beg star st, 1 end star st, 18 (22) star st A]

Rows 9-68: Repeat rows 3-8 respectively. (You will not do row 8 in the final repeat. Add another repeat of rows 3-8 for size Wide.)

Sl st final row to beg row, or fasten off, leaving a long tail and seam with a mattress stitch.

More cowl patterns

The Any Yarn Granny Cowl! Use any yarn weight for this made to measure cowl pattern. You can make it super warm and cozy or light and airy for whatever time of year!

The Blustery Cowl is the warmest cowl, that is fun to experiment with colors and works up fairly quickly. There is a matching beanie pattern as well!

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Sedge Stitch Crochet Headband Pattern

Let’s make a beautifully textured crochet headband today! If you love texture that comes together simply, this pattern is for you! I love a good pattern that you can veg out in front of a good show with at the end of a long day. The sedge stitch crochet headband pattern is easy to make and comes in several sizes. I love making designs that can be matching sets among family members. This headband called the Fields Headband has a matching bonnet pattern that is super sweet. You can read all about that pattern here!

This pattern was featured in the Head over Heels Blog Hop from Madame Stitch in February 2026. This is such a neat hop with patterns for heads and feet! The event has now ended, but you can still look through the patterns, many of which are free on the designer’s blogs like mine!

I used a basic acrylic yarn for this pattern for ease. I love the Lion Brand Basic Stitch for this, I think it’s a great acrylic yarn that is soft and wears well. Here, you can see the matching Fields Bonnet Pattern on my daughter when I designed it last year! Don’t you love making things for your family to wear? Want a little chuckle? Probably about 8 years ago I made a Hokie Bird hat for my then 4 year old son. I just free-handed it and it has little ear flaps that come down and a Hokie Bird on the forehead. He loved it and wore it often until it didn’t fit anymore. My super girly daughter, now 3, LOVES it and has been wearing it everywhere for the last several weeks. You never know what they’ll love, so just make a bunch of things and then they’ll pick the most worn-out hat to wear! (P.S. A Hokie Bird is the Virginia Tech mascot, my husband went to graduate school there.)

Now, let’s make this sedge stitch crochet headband pattern!

Supplies

  • CYC 4 worsted yarn: 100-150 yards (sample is Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in color Sage)
  • crochet hook US size J (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

fhdc = foundation half double crochet

sedge stitch = *single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet in the same stitch, sk 2 sts, repeat from *

noted as {sc, hdc, dc} within pattern

The sedge stitch is so easy to learn and I love the texture in this stitch. It isn’t bobbly or anything, just enough to be interesting and it works up quickly. I especially love it for baby blankets and I have made several baby blankets for friends with this stitch.

Notes

  • Stitch counts are marked in [ ] at the end of each row.
  • Sizing in pattern is denoted as follows: Child, (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
  • Please note that the headband will stretch about 1.5 inches to fit snugly on the head. If desired, you can do the beginning row of Fhdc to desired length made to measure as long as you use a stitch count with multiples of 3.
SIZEChildteen/adult smalladult mediumadult large
circumference18 in19 in21 in22 in
width4 in4.5 in5 in5.5 in

This headband will have a slight curve. It is meant for the top to be slightly tighter to help the headband stay on. The final sl st row is what causes this. If you find that it makes the headband too tight and you prefer to wear it under your hair instead, you may want to leave that row out to loosen it.

I chose to use mattress stitch to seam. This is so seamless looking, and looks like it was crocheted in the round so much that, when I went to make my 2nd sample, I thought that’s what I had done in the first draft!

sedge stitch crochet headband pattern photo

Written Instructions

Size: Child, (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Row 1: Fhdc 63 (69, 75, 81) ch 1, turn. [63 (69, 75, 81) fhdc]

Row 2: {Sc, hdc, dc} first st, sk next 2 sts, *{sc, hdc, dc} next st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from* until last st, sc last st. [21 ( 23, 25, 27) sedge sts, 1 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *{sc, hdc, dc} first st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from* until last st, sc last st. [12 (14, 16, 18) sedge sts, 1 sc]

Rows 3-9 (11, 12, 13): Repeat Row 2.

Row 10 (12, 13, 14): Hdc each st across, turn.[63 (69, 75, 81) hdc]

Row 11 (13, 14, 15): Sc each st across, turn.[63 (69, 75, 81) sc]

Row 12 (14, 15, 16): Sl st each st across. [63 (69, 75, 81) sl st]

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing headband together. Use a mattress stitch to sew the ends together for the most seamless look.

More free headband patterns!

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