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Keep those ears cozy in style with this free twisted crochet headband pattern. Featuring stunning textured stitches and striped design, this beginner-friendly headband in sizes from baby to adult is perfect for gifting and keeping warm all winter long.
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make these crochet ear warmers step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Free Twisted Crochet Headband Pattern Overview
Create cosy winter style with the Nudo Crochet Headband, named after the Spanish word for ‘knot’, with a beautiful twisted front and colourful stripes.
Available in sizes from newborn to large adult, it’s a lovely quick make for gifting or keeping the whole family warm. Read on for the free to view version or grab the ad-free PDF in store to print and keep:
⭐⭐⭐ Difficulty level: Easy – using basic stitches to create beautiful texture
💬 Hook Size: 6mm
📏 Sizes: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small Adult, Medium/Large Adult
✨ Crochet Technique: single crochet and extended half double crochet in different loops
⚖️ Yarn Weight: Wool/Acrylic blend Worsted weight (category 4)
🧶 Yarn Used: Merino Aran and Azteca from Katia Yarns
🕐 Approx Crochet Time: 2-4 hours depending on your pace
👍 Perfect For: quick and easy makes for gifting, craft stalls and making for the whole family
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Things you’ll love about this twisted crochet headband pattern
I’ve always loved making crochet headbands because they’re such a quick, satisfying little project! They’re perfect for using up those odd balls of yarn, and you can whip one up in no time for a lovely handmade gift.
For the Nudo Headband, I really wanted the yarn to do some of the work for me. The gorgeous changing colours bring the whole design to life, while the solid stripes help the stitches stand out beautifully. And that little twist at the front? It’s such a simple detail, but I think it makes all the difference!
Right then, shall we get started? 🧶 First up is the supporting video tutorial, where I’ll show you the stitches and have a little chat about the yarn and colours I’ve chosen. Then we’ll look at everything you need to make your own, including materials, yarn alternatives and sizing, before exploring the Tierra Winter Collection that this design is part of. After that, you’ll find the stitches, full written pattern and details of where to get help if you need it. Everything’s here, so grab your yarn and let’s get making!
Video Tutorial for the Crochet Ear Warmers
Come along as I make this ear warmer crochet pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Don’t be intimidated by the extended half double crochet stitch used in this pattern, it’s just like adding a chain partway through the stitch and the video goes through this is detail too!
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Twisted Crochet Headband Pattern Materials
- A 6mm(J) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Along with the above you will need the following yarn for your headband:
A: Merino Aran, 52% Merino Superwash, 48% Acrylic, (169yds/155m/100g)
B: Azteca, 53% Virgin Wool, 47% Acrylic (197yds/180m/100g)
You will need approx. 27 (31, 36, 43, 49, 54) m, 30 (33, 39, 47, 53, 59) yds of the recommended yarn A to crochet the ear warmers. 1 ball of the recommended yarn A.
You will also need approx. 23 (26, 31, 37, 42, 46) m, 25 (29, 34, 41, 46, 51) yds of the recommended yarn B to crochet the ear warmers. 1 ball of the recommended yarn B.
I used lots of different combinations in my headbands, but here are my favourites:
- A: Aran: Very Light Beige 11, B: Azteca: 7880
- A: Aran: Medium Rose 83, B: Azteca: 7899
- A: Aran: Indigo 108, B: Azteca: 7872
- A: Aran: Very Light Beige 11, B: Azteca: 7899
- A: Aran: Sand 106, B: Azteca: 7880
- A: Aran: Fawn Brown 47, B: Azteca: 7889
Check out our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
See my other worsted weight crochet patterns – you might find your next project there too!
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- A: Herrschners Supreme Worsted, 100% Acrylic, (169yds/155m/100g)
- A: Premier Anti-Pilling Worsted, 100% Acrylic, (180yds/165m/100g)
- B: Chroma Worsted, 70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon (198yds/180m/100g)
Sizing
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small, Medium/Large)
Circumference: 12 (15, 17, 18, 20, 21) in, 30.5 (38, 43, 45.5, 51, 53.5) cm
Total height: 3.5 (3.5, 4.5, 4.5, 5.5, 5.5) in, 9 (9, 11.5, 11.5, 14, 14) cm
FAQs About This Free Crochet Headband Pattern
Yes! This free twisted crochet headband pattern is available right here on the blog once you unlock the pattern. You’ll find all the instructions below. This version cannot be downloaded or printed, but if you’d prefer a printable, ad-free copy, you can purchase the PDF pattern in my store.
Absolutely! This is a lovely beginner-friendly project that’s quick to make and perfect for practising your stitches and colour changes. It’s also a great little project for building confidence before moving on to larger crochet makes.
The Nudo Headband is made by crocheting a simple rectangle and then folding and joining the ends in a special way to create that gorgeous twist at the front. There’s no complicated shaping involved, and the twist is much easier to achieve than it looks!
I’ve used a lovely, cosy aran-weight yarn for this design, combining a colourful self-striping yarn with a solid shade to create beautiful stripes. The thicker yarn makes this a wonderfully quick project, but you can experiment with other yarns too. Just remember that changing the yarn weight may affect the finished size and gauge.
The Nudo Headband comes in sizes from newborn baby right through to large adult, so there’s a size for just about everyone! They’re quick to make, wonderfully cosy and perfect for handmade gifts.
The Tierra Crochet Collection
Inspired by the beautiful colours of Katia’s Azteca yarn and its Spanish roots, the Tierra Winter Crochet Collection is all about gorgeous stripes, cosy textures and wonderfully squishy winter makes! If you love this design, there are four more coordinating patterns to explore, all using the same yarns, stitches and colour-changing technique. From quick accessories to cosy garments, you can mix and match your favourites to create a whole collection of beautiful handmade winter essentials.
Tierra Collection
All 5 patterns in the Tierra Collection for those who love colour and want to discover just how easy it is to create a gorgeous, coordinating capsule collection of winter pieces with simple stitches and beautiful stripes!
Looking for matching individual patterns in the Tierra Winter Collection? Here’s where you can find them:
Glossary and Abbreviations
- beg – beginning
- blo – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s) (chain stitch tutorial)
- ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
- flo – front loop only
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sp – space
- ss/sl st – slip stitch (how to crochet a slip stitch)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tog – together
- WS – wrong side
- Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (how to single crochet stitch)
hdc – half double crochet (how to half double crochet)
Exhdc – extended half double crochet
Special Stitches
3rd loop
Extra loop created on hdc or Exhdc from the yarn over. When working in rows this will be the very first loop you come to when looking at the stitch which is below the front loop.
Extended Half Double Crochet (Exhdc)
Yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through 1 loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Back loop only – blo
Work into the back loop of the stitch only (the loop furthest away from you), leaving the front loop unworked.
Front loop only – flo
Work into the front loop of the stitch only (the loop closest to you out of the two top loops), leaving the back loop unworked.
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
How do you Make this Twisted Crochet Headband Pattern?
- The headband is made from the bottom up in flat rows using the Main Set Pattern.
- When the desired height is reached, the two ends are twisted and sewn in place to create the Centre Twist.
- You can adjust the circumference and height of your ear warmer by working more/less stitches and more/less rows.
- You can also adjust the weight of yarn you use and work to the measurements of the schematic.
Pattern Gauge
Gauge: 12 sts and 8 rows = 4″ by 4″ using 6mm hook
A gauge swatch will help you find out if your yarn and hook size will give you the tension for the headband and make it the size of the schematic.
You can find out more about making a crochet gauge swatch here.
Before you jump into crocheting your crochet ear warmers, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is worked in flat turned rows.
- Turn the work at the end of each row.
- A ch1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row.
- The count number referring to each size is laid out as follows: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Small, Medium/Large)
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Repeat the Main Set Pattern to achieve the desired height of headband. Here are some suggestions for each size:
Newborn and Baby Sizes
Rows 6-7: Rep Rows 2-3 of Main Set Pattern.
Toddler and Child Sizes Only
More Free Crochet Headband Patterns
If you love making quick, cosy accessories, why stop at just one? Here are some more of my free crochet headband patterns to try, each with its own lovely stitches and textures!
- Deidra Twisted Crochet Headband – Another gorgeous twisted design featuring clever short rows and beautiful faux cables.
- Cable Crochet Headband – Elegant crochet cables make this a wonderfully textured winter accessory.
- Herringbone Moss Stitch Headband – A quick, chunky make with a lovely stitch pattern and optional centre band.
- Summer Crochet Headband – A pretty, versatile design that can also be worn as a belt, neck tie or hat band.
Rows 6-9: Rep Rows 2-5 of Main Set Pattern.
Teen/Small, Medium/Large Sizes Only
Rows 6-9: Rep Rows 2-5 of Main Set Pattern.
Rows 10-11: Rep Rows 2-3 of Main Set Pattern.
Centre Twist Join
At the end of the final row break your yarn leaving enough to seam with. Hold each short end of the headband positioning one end at the halfway point of the other. Wrap each short end around to create an S shape to seam together.
Seam all four layers of the folded ends together. Weave in all ends to finish. For a visual demonstration, please refer to the accompanying video tutorial.
Congratulations on crocheting your very own crochet ear warmers! 🌟 Now that you’ve completed this fun project, why stop here? Explore my other crochet hats and headbands each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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- Neo Cable Crochet Wrist Warmers – Modern cable stitches create a gorgeous textured finish that’s easier than it looks.
- Mystical Mitts Fingerless Gloves – A beautifully textured design with adjustable cuffs, length and thumb options.
- Orchard Cable Wrist Warmers – Elegant, longer fingerless mitts with striking cables and a simple construction.
- Neo Cable Crochet Hat – Gorgeous modern cables make this a cosy, stylish hat for the whole family.
- Mirabilis Puff Stitch Hat – A wonderfully textured beanie with squishy puff stitches and seven sizes to choose from.
- Easy Crochet Beanie – A brilliantly simple rectangle construction that’s perfect for beginners and quick gifts.
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