So 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.

This crochet pattern is a bit unusual because I don’t provide exact stitch counts. Since a snug-fitting headband is pretty dependent on the wearer’s head circumference, I provide 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, please reference the headband sizing chart on the pattern blog page as a guideline.