This rustic crochet headband pattern for women, kids, and toddlers makes the perfect transition piece from summer to fall! It uses the Bead Stitch to create a river rock-inspired texture to keep your ears warm, and is finished off with a richly layered flower with bow accent.

This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Materials Needed:
3.5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
3mm hook (for crab stitch edging)
100 (125, 150) Yards #3 Light Weight Loops and Threads “Luxe Merino” Wool Blend yarn in ”Avocado”, ”White” or color of your choice.
-#3 Bernat Softee Baby yarn will also work if you need a wool-free option.
-Need a breathable yarn for warmer climates? Try #3 Light Weight Yarn Bee Bamboo-Tiful, in ”Basil”, ”Cognac”, or ”Linen”.
(Optional) Small wooden beads with large hole for tie ends.
1.5mm steel hook for threading the beads onto the tie.
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring Tape
Stitch markers

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
rsc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)

Additional Terms:
Bead Stitch: dc in designated stitch, insert hook around post of dc stitch just worked, YO, pull up a loop 3 times around same st, YO and pull through all remaining loops. This stitch consists of both a dc and a puff stitch. The stitch totals at the end of the round reflect these 2 pieces separately to make counting easier.
Picot Single Crochet (psc) (also known as the Granule Stitch): Insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 1 loop 3 times to make a ch-3, then yo, and draw through both loops on the hook. Pull your ch-3 sp towards the front of your work instead of pushing it toward the back.
Back bar of sc: look at the back of the stitch and locate the short bar that runs horizontal. Work all designated stitches for the round into this bar. This is a different location than the back loop!
BLO = back loop only.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
prev = previous
sk = skip

Gauge:
18 sc in 4”

Measurements:
(These are approximate)
Toddler: 9” wide by 3” tall.
Child: 10” wide by 3 ½” tall.
Adult: 11” wide by 4 ¼” tall.

Additional Notes:
-If making this for a toddler you are welcome to leave the beads off the end of the ties on the flower. Remember, this headband is not a toy. Please do not leave little ones unattended while wearing it.
-ch-1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
-Unless otherwise indicated, round begins in same stitch as join.
-Stitch count totals are listed in parentheses ( ) at end of row/round.
-See pattern for additional notes