Halloween crochet headband pattern
Looking for a fun and festive Halloween crochet headband pattern? This candy corn ear warmer is a cozy, beginner-friendly project that adds the perfect pop of seasonal color. The pattern includes three sizes for toddlers, kids, and adults, making it easy to crochet one for just about anyone. It’s quick to make and great for Halloween wear, gifts, or craft fairs.
Halloween crochet headband pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner. This is an easy pattern that uses basic crochet stitches in rows.
Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.
Materials needed
- Crochet hook: H-8 5 mm hook size or hook needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4. I used Red Heart yarn in white, bright yellow, and pumpkin.
- Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Tape measure: Use this to measure head circumference.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Finished size
| Headband size | Circumference | Width |
| Toddler | Fits up to 19 inches | 3.25 inches |
| Child | Fits up to 20 inches | 3.25 inches |
| Adult | Fits up to 23 inches | 3.25 inches |
Gauge
Keep in mind that the headband will have a lot of stretch to it.
9 stitches and 6 rows = 2 inches (5 cm)
My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.
Crochet abbreviations
- DC = double crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- The pattern is worked flat in rows.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the row.
- The chain at the beginning of each row does not count as the first stitch.
- The stitch count is listed at the end of each row.
Special stitches
Post stitches are made by working around the post (vertical part) of the stitch instead of into the top loops.
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc): Make a double crochet by inserting your hook from front to back around the post of the stitch.
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc): Make a double crochet by inserting your hook from back to front around the post of the stitch.
Halloween Crochet Headband Pattern Instructions
Leave a long tail for weaving in when you make your color changes.
Toddler size
Yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 81 (78 + 3), DC in the 4th ch from the hook, DC in each rem chain, turn (78 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Orange yarn
Row 4: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
White yarn
Row 7: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (78 stitches)
Child size
Yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 85 (82 + 3), DC in the 4th ch from the hook, DC in each rem chain, turn (82 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Orange yarn
Row 4: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
White yarn
Row 7: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (82 stitches)
Adult size
Yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 97 (94 + 3), DC in the 4th ch from the hook, DC in each rem chain, turn (94 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Orange yarn
Row 4: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
White yarn
Row 7: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, *FPdc, BPdc*, turn (94 stitches)
Assembling the headband
Lay your headband flat with the side facing you as the “right side” of the headband.
- Fold both ends of the headband toward the middle, overlapping the bottom end over the right half of the top end.
- Wrap the other half of the bottom end around the top end.
- Then, wrap the remaining half of the top end to the front.
- Sew the folded sections together, and turn the headband inside out to hide the seam.
Finishing
Fasten off and then weave in the ends.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa