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    Home » Babies + Kids Wearables

    Updated: Jan 17, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    "Aspen Socialite" Free Crochet Headband Pattern (Baby-Adult Sizes!)

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    Free crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.comSo you have a baby shower, birthday party or gift-exchange in an hour? No problem. You still have time to make this crochet headband before then so you can waltz into the party like your life is just one big, thoughtful DIY-fest.

    Seriously, this crochet headband (aka ear warmer) pattern is a quickie. It's got last-minute DIY gift written all over it.

    Free crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.comAlthough my daughters rock hats like nobody's business, neither have been big headband wearers. But we do live in Colorado, so naturally, it seems appropriate to periodically dress them like they're billionaires from Aspen. (I'd obviously be insufficiently preparing them for their future husbands presidencies  if I didn't teach them how to play the part.)

    Free crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.comAfter I finished crocheting this headband, I looked at it and thought, "Man, I'd wear this." And no, not as the calf-garter-belt it would be in the six month size, but I'd wear a full-fledged adult version of this thing. So, I'm providing instructions for newborn - adult sizes, in case you too want to match your baby billionaires.

    Free crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.comThis crochet pattern is a bit unusual because I'm not giving you exact stitch counts. Since a snug-fitting headband is pretty dependent on the wearer's head circumference, I'm providing instructions to customize the pattern based on the head size. If you can't get a head measurement because the headband is a gift or the recipient isn't born yet, I put this headband sizing chart together as a guideline.

    Please note that you should still follow the pattern instructions to chain a bit shorter than the wearer's head circumference. When you do that, you should end up with a headband in the recommended headband size.

    Crochet, knit and no-sew headband size guidelines. This chart includes sizes for newborns, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Click for free crochet headband pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.com
    Seeing your finished projects brings me so much joy! I'd love for you to follow me on Instagram and use the hashtag #MakeAndDoCrew to show me your DIY successes (and even less-than-successes!)

    You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to MakeAndDoCrew.com and refrain from using my photos as your sales photos. Now, let's make something awesome!

    If you're into adorable kids' winter-wear, you might also like these free patterns:
    Santa's Helper Elf Hat
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    Aspen Socialite Crochet Headband Materials

    So you can spend more time crocheting and less time shopping, this post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this little site of mine!

    • DK or worsted weight yarn (I used some 8-year-old stash yarn that I bought in Half Moon Bay on a whimsical pre-children weekend getaway. I'd guess it's about a DK weight, but the label was lost about 9 moves ago.) Lion Brand Babysoft would work well.
    • crochet hook to achieve gauge on yarn label (I used an F/5)
    • wooden button
    • needle and thread

    Abbreviations

    ch - chain
    sc - single crochet
    blsc - back loop single crochet

    Notes: Lay your chain out flat, but not stretched to measure it. Once you start crocheting, the chain will tighten up a bit, resulting in a slightly smaller headband circumference.

    Newborn:
    Maintaining a 8" tail at your slipknot, ch enough stitches so that your chain measures .25" shorter than the head circumference, join, ch 1
    Round 1: sc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Round 2-10: blsc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Fasten off, keeping a 8" tail.

    3-6 Months:
    Maintaining a 8" tail at your slipknot, ch enough stitches so that your chain measures .5" shorter than the head circumference, join, ch 1
    Round 1: sc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Round 2-11: blsc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Fasten off, keeping a 8" tail.

    6-12 Months:
    Maintaining a 8" tail at your slipknot, ch enough stitches so that your chain measures .5" shorter than the head circumference, join, ch 1
    Round 1: sc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Round 2-12: blsc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Fasten off, keeping a 8" tail.

    Toddler/Preschooler:
    Maintaining a 8" tail at your slipknot, ch enough stitches so that your chain measures .75" shorter than the head circumference, join, ch 1
    Round 1: sc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Round 2-13: blsc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Fasten off, keeping a 8" tail.

    Child:
    Maintaining a 8" tail at your slipknot, ch enough stitches so that your chain measures .75" shorter than the head circumference, join, ch 1
    Round 1: sc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Round 2-14: blsc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Fasten off, keeping a 8" tail.

    Teen/Adult:
    Maintaining a 8" tail at your slipknot, ch enough stitches so that your chain measures .75" shorter than the head circumference, join, ch 1
    Round 1: sc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Round 2-15: blsc around, join with a sl st into the first sc of round, ch 1
    Fasten off, keeping a 8" tail.

    Finishing, All Sizes
    At seam where rounds have connected, bunch headband as pictured (so two peaks form, sort of like an "M"). Wrap both tails around the bunched headband area a few times and tie off in the back.
    Sew button on top of scrunched portion of headband.
    Board your private, Aspen-bound jet assured that your ears will be warm for the journey ahead.

    Free crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.comFree crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.comFree crochet headband pattern! Sizes include, newborn, 3-6 months (baby), 6-12 months, toddler/preschooler, child, and teen/adult. Very quick DIY gift idea for a baby shower, Christmas or winter birthday. Click for free pattern. | MakeAndDoCrew.com
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    Comments

    1. Lynn says

      January 17, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Thank you for sharing the pattern! So cute! Do you happen to have the width of the headband for the baby sizes? I'm afraid I would make it too wide. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        January 17, 2018 at 3:54 pm

        I'm so sorry, I don't have access to the headband anymore because I gave it away. 🙁

        Jess

        Reply
    2. Nicole Vriends says

      November 18, 2017 at 7:10 am

      Hi!
      First thanks for the great pattern. It's really nice to make.
      I'm putting together a blog about different headbands and I would like to use one photo and the link of this pattern, if that is oke.
      Love to hear from you.

      Greets Nicole

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        November 18, 2017 at 11:54 am

        Yes please! Thanks Nicole. I'm be honored. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tiffany Palmer says

      September 04, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      My mom tagged me on a post on Facebook with a link to this:

      https://www.amazon.com/DaySeventh-Knitting-Infant-Headbands-Knotted/dp/B01I4UH5DC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

      I thought the picture looked familiar... I think your baby picture got stolen again.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        September 04, 2017 at 8:16 pm

        Thank you so much. This photo has sure made it's way around the internet. Thank you for letting me know!

        Jess

        Reply
    4. Wendy says

      August 03, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      I noticed someone took your photo and is using it in this eBay auction. Just thought you might like to know http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baby-Infant-Knitted-Headband-Newborn-Girl-Crochet-Button-Bow-Hair-Band-Wholesale-/372031001320

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        August 09, 2017 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know, Wendy. For some reason, the photos of this pattern seem to be stolen far more than anything else I've posted. I'll track that seller down. 🙂

        Jess

        Reply
    5. Jerri says

      March 26, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      I appreciate the free patterns that are shared cause I love to crochet and I can't afford to purchase them to often so I want to THANK you so much for sharing. Right now I am crocheting baby things. Again! THANKS for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        April 03, 2017 at 10:57 am

        I'm so glad you're enjoying them, Jerri. It's my pleasure.

        Reply
    6. Susan Z. says

      March 13, 2017 at 11:29 am

      At the end of each round, you slst into the first st of the previous round and then ch1. Does that ch1 count as the first sc in the next round (in which case I'd start my sc in the second st of the previous round), or do I sc in the very first st of the previous round (the one I did my slst in)?

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        March 14, 2017 at 2:53 pm

        Great question! You sc into the same stitch you sl st into. Then when you get to the end of the round, sc in the last sc, but just skip over the sl st from the previous round. Then sl st into the first sc of the round you're working on.

        Hope that makes sense?

        Jess

        Reply
    7. K says

      February 12, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      https://www.amazon.com/Headbands-Newborns-Toddlers-Knitting-Headwrap/dp/B01LMY9DP0/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1486941194&sr=8-14&keywords=baby+headbands Here is one that stole your photo. A bunch have taken it to use on Amazon.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        February 14, 2017 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know. This photo seems to get stolen a lot. I appreciate you looking out for me! I will try to track these guys down.

        Jess

        Reply
        • Teri Colglazier says

          February 21, 2017 at 4:45 am

          Great project! I've made two so far and I'm so pleased with them. The sizig chart is a great help!!

          Also, next time, before you post pics of your project, make sure your name or your site name or some other identifying information is on the photo. People are less apt to steal it.

        • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

          March 04, 2017 at 8:29 pm

          I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying the pattern.

          It's always a tough decision for me to watermark my photos or not. I really like the clean look of un-watermarked photos and that's why I don't do it. It does irk me though when people steal them. I wish there was a silver bullet solution, but I'm afraid there may not be. 🙂

    8. K says

      February 12, 2017 at 7:41 am

      Cute pattern. Did you know there are a bunch of shops on Amazon and Alibaba using your baby in the headband photo to sell their headbands. A facebook page called put up a link to one of them because they were so inexpensive. I hope they are paying you something for the use, but doubted it.

      Reply
      • Jess @ Make and Do Crew says

        February 20, 2017 at 3:31 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know. I have, unfortunately, seen some of this going on. I alway try to squash it when it comes up, but I can hardly keep up with how many people have stolen these headband photos. It's a really crummy side of the internet. Thank you so much for looking out for me. If you ever see the photos being used and want to send me a screengrab, you can do so at jess (at) makeanddocrew (dot) com.

        Reply
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