Free Pattern - Crochet Headband

This headband pattern is simple, it’s relaxing, and it’s packed with just enough texture to keep things interesting. The Filet and Bead Stitch Headband quickly became one of those projects I couldn’t put down once I started.

I love how the bead stitch adds these soft, bumpy textures — almost like tiny pearls stitched into the fabric — and then the filet stitch opens everything up with light, airy spaces. It’s the perfect mix: cozy but breathable, detailed but still easygoing. It feels like just the right amount of not too fussy, not too plain.

This headband has quickly become one of my go-to accessories. On busy mornings when I’m running out the door, or on slow afternoons spent outside in the sun, it’s the perfect thing to throw on and feel a little more pulled together. It works just as well for a messy bun as it does for loose hair days, and it has that effortless, slightly boho vibe.

For this version, I went with a soft, natural color to keep it versatile and light — something I could wear with just about anything. But the best part is how easy it would be to make it your own. Imagine it in a soft dusty rose, a deep earthy rust, a pop of sunflower yellow, or even a mix of colors! The bead and filet stitches really show off whatever yarn you choose.

This is one of those satisfying "instant gratification" projects. It’s small enough to finish in an evening weekend. Scroll down for the full free pattern. I hope you love making it as much as I did!

Abbreviations:

• Bead stitch - special stitch instructions below: bead st
• Chain: ch
• Half double crochet: hcd
• Skip: sk
• Double crochet: dc

Materials:

• 100% cotton yarn size 1 natural
• Size 2.5 crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• 4" nylon hair band

I used Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread but any color or brand will work. I would recommend using only cotton yarn for a headband because it does not stretch as much as some other materials and it is breathable and comfortable to wear.

**Special Stitch: (bead st) Yo, insert hook around the previous dc, yo, pull loop through 3 times around the same dc.         (there will be 7 loops on your hook), yo, pull loop through 6 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook. The bead stitch(bead st) is a half double crochet puff stitch worked around the post of the previous double crochet.

Notes:  This pattern is worked in multiples of 4+3. It can easily be adjusted to different size headbands or for a different yarn sizes.

Dimensions: Length 17in x Width 1.5in.

Directions:
Begin with a slip knot on your crochet hook, ch 104.

Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook(sk ch counts as a st), hdc in each ch across(103), turn.

Row 2:  ch 2, [hdc in next hdc, ch 1, sk 1 hdc]50 times, hdc in next 2 hdc(103), turn.

Row 3:  ch 2, [hdc in next hdc, hdc in next ch sp] 50 times. hdc in next 2 hdc(103), turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in next 2 hdc, bead st** around post of dc just made, sk next hdc, [dc in next 3 hdc, bead st** around post of dc  just made, sk next hdc] 24 times, dc in next 3 hdc, turn.

Row 5:  ch 2, hdc in each st across(103), turn.

Row 6:  ch 2, [hdc in next hdc, ch 1, sk 1 hdc] 50 times, hdc in next 2 hdc(103), turn.

Row 7:  ch 2, [hdc in next hdc, hdc in next chain sp] 50 times, hdc in next 2 hdc(103), finish.

Finishing:

Tie a knot in the middles of a soft nylon headband. use a tapestry needle to loop the

end of the headband tightly around one side of the nylon hair tie, fasten off a weave in ends,

repeat on the other side.

Thank you so much for choosing to use my Filet and Bead Stitch Headband Pattern. I hope it was fun to make and you enjoy your creation!