30 Minute Baby Crochet Headband (Easy Free Pattern)
Put the perfect finishing touch on any little outfit with this incredibly sweet and easy Baby Crochet Headband! Handmade accessories for newborns and infants are always an absolute hit, and this darling headband pattern is both beautifully delicate and quick to stitch. Whether you are prepping for newborn photos, adding a pop of color to a simple dress, or looking for that perfect, fast baby shower gift, this little accessory fits the bill perfectly. Plus, it’s a brilliant way to use up tiny scraps of soft baby yarn! Grab your hook, choose a beautiful pastel shade, and let’s crochet something truly precious!
Finished Size: Approximately 11 (13, 15)” circumference to fit Preemie (0-3 months, 3-6 months)
Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10cm) in stitch pattern (6 sts per inch)
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
30 Minute Baby Crochet Headband – Free Crochet Pattern
Ch 66 (78, 90). Join with sl st to first ch to form ring, being careful not to twist.
Alternatively, you can ch 67 (79, 91) and sc in 2nd ch from hook for first st (as seen in video). Count this as your first sc of round 1. You will join this round with a slip stitch and later use the yarn tail to stitch the end together.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in first ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to last ch, ch 1, skip last ch, join with sl st to first st – 66 (78, 90 sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, sc2tog inserting hook into each of next 2 ch spaces, ch 1, *sc2tog inserting hook into same ch space as previous st then into next ch space, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc into next sc2tog of previous row; repeat from * to end, ch 1, join with sl st to first sc.
Rounds 4-5: Repeat rounds 2-3.
If desired, repeat rounds 2-3 as many times as you like. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
You can use the headband as is for a simple crochet headband, or make the flower using the link below.
Flower Pattern
