Pearls on the Beach Crochet Headband Free Pattern

As you might have noticed from my shop, I love making blankets. But as lovely as they are, they do take a while to make. So, I decided to create something fun, quick and pretty for you to crochet. Let me introduce you to Pearls on the Beach Crochet Headband (and a free pattern for it)!

***Grab an ad-free, printable PDF version of this pattern HERE. For the free version, scroll down.***

I like the idea of crochet headbands – it’s perfect when you want to keep your ears warm, but you don’t want your head to be hot (like it happens with the hats). Another awesome thing about making a headband or an ear warmer is that they are so quick to make and need so little yarn. You can make several crochet headbands for you and your girlfriends from a single ball of yarn! Or, even better, you can have a sip and stitch evening with your besties, crocheting your headbands and chatting over some tea (or wine!).

For this headband, I chose a worsted weight yarn (or medium/4 as it’s known) so the bobble detail can really show. Plus, it makes this headband warm enough and light enough at the same time so your brains don’t overheat.

The yarn I picked is a super pretty, super affordable Red Heart Ombre in Scuba. I just love how the colors in it go from light blues to darker hues. Every ear warmer you make from the same ball of this yarn will have a slight different color change to it, which makes it totally fun! Whether you make this one for your friends, gifts or for sale, none of these crocheted headbands will be exactly the same.

The pattern is easily changed for smaller and bigger sizes – just measure the head circumference and add or subtract a bobble cluster (I explain how later).

The color of this crochet ear-warmer reminds me of the ocean and the bobbles are like peals – hence the name! Of course, you can use whatever color yarn you love and have, as long as it’s worsted/medium weight, you should be good.

Once I started making one of these, I had so much fun, I made a few more (for my girls and my friends). I’m thinking to make a bunch of these for the markets in the fall – I bet they will be a hit!

Shall we get to it?!

***Grab an ad-free, printable PDF version of this pattern HERE. For the free version, scroll down.***

What you will need:

• Hook: 5.5mm / US I-9 (like this one by Susan Bates)
• Yarn: 1 ball of Weight 4 Worsted (Medium) by Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Scuba
• Other: Scissors, Yarn Needle

Gauge: A 3”x3” square swatch in a combo of DC and SC stitch should be 11 ch wide and 10 rows tall. If your personal crochet style produces different in size, choose a bigger or smaller size hook to match the gauge.

Finished size: Approximately 19.5” in circumference and 3.75” in height

Abbreviations:

• SC      single crochet
• SL ST   slip stitch
• DC      double crochet
• HDC    half double crochet
• BO       bobble stitch (described below)
• YO       yarn over
• CH       chain
• ST(S)    stitch(es)
• * or **     repeat whatever is between the * or **

Special stitch used in this pattern:

Bobble stitch (BO):

Start as if you are doing regular dc: yo, insert hook into the stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2. You now have 2 loops on the hook. Now, unlike in dc, instead of yo and pulling through these 2 loops, do this: with the 2 loops still on the hook, yo again, insert hook into the same stitch, yo and pull up a loop then yo and pull through 2 loops closest to the tip of the hook. You now have 3 loops on the hook. With the 3 loops still on the hook, yo again, insert hook into the same stitch, yo and pull up a loop then yo and pull through 2 loops closest to the tip of the hook. You now have 4 loops. With the 4 loops still on the hook, yo again, insert hook into the same stitch, yo and pull up a loop then yo and pull through 2 loops closest to the tip of the hook. You now have 5 loops on the hook. Now, at last, yo and pull the yarn through all 5 loops at once.

PATTERN:

Foundation

Chain (CH) 72 (multiples of 4). Connect the last chain to the first chain to form a circle using slip stitch (SL ST), make sure not to twist (this headband is worked in a round).

Row 1

CH 1 (counts as first Single Crochet (SC)). SC into second chain (CH) from the hook, then SC into every CH of the foundation chain. Total: 72 ST(S).

Row 2

CH 3 (counts as DC). DC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 3

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next DC and into every DC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 4

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Turn your work inside out (next row will be worked the Right Side in).

Row 5

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next 2 SC.

*BO stitch into next SC, SC into next 3 SC*. Repeat between * * around. At the end, crochet 1 last BO and SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle. At this point, all the bobbles will be on the inside of your work. You will have 18 bobbles separated by 3 SC each.

Row 6

Turn your work outside in (Right Side out, all the bobbles are now on the outside).

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 7

CH 3 (counts as DC). DC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 8

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next DC and into every DC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle. Turn inside out (next row will be worked the Right Side in).

Row 9

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next 2 SC.

*BO stitch into next SC, SC into next 3 SC* Repeat between * * around. At the end, crochet 1 last BO and SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle. At this point, all the bobbles will be on the inside of your work. You will have 18 bobbles separated by 3 SC each.

Row 10

Turn your work outside in (Right Side Out).

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 11

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 12

CH 3 (counts as DC). DC into next SC and into every SC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Row 13

CH 1 (counts as SC). SC into next DC and into every DC around (72 ST(S)).  SL ST into top of the first ST of this row to close the circle.

Finish

Fasten off. Cut the yarn.

Weave in all the ends.

Customization

To make the headband bigger, add the multiplies of 4 to the beginning chain. Every 4 additional chains will give you an additional set of 1 bobble + 3 stitch space and an approx. 1” inch in circumference.

To make the headband smaller, subtract the multiplies of 4 from the beginning chain. Every 4 chains will take away the set of 1 bobble + 3 stitch space and approx. 1” inch in circumference.

Keep in mind that the headband stretches when worn and the final circumference of the finished piece can accommodate a slightly bigger head circumference.

And there you have it! I would love to see your headbands on Instagram – go ahead and tag me @kindofknit 🙂

With kindness,

Yelena