Free Ice Queen Crochet Wig Pattern

This ice queen crochet wig pattern creates a snowy costume wig with a crocheted light teal crown and a long white side braid. With six sizes from 0–3 months through adult, it’s a fun handmade accessory for Halloween costumes, princess dress-up, photos, or imaginative play.

Quick answer

This advanced-beginner ice queen crochet wig pattern is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. It includes six sizes from 0–3 months through adult. A light teal crown is crocheted onto the front of the finished wig cap, and strands of white yarn are attached along one side and braided to create the long side braid.

Ice queen crochet wig pattern details

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, simple increases, joined rounds, a decorative crown worked directly onto the wig cap, and yarn strands that are attached and braided to create the hair.

Materials needed

I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (#4) in white for the wig cap and braid and light teal or blue for the crown and braid tie
Small amount of gray yarn for the crown detail
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 stitch markers, optional for marking the crown placement

Wig size guide

Baby sizes

Measurement	0–3 months	3–6 months	6–12 months
Fits head circumference	13–14 in (33–36 cm)	14–15 in (36–38 cm)	16–17 in (41–43 cm)
Finished wig cap height	5 in (13 cm)	5.5 in (14 cm)	6.25 in (16 cm)

Toddler–Adult

Measurement	Toddler	Child	Adult
Fits head circumference	18–19 in (46–48 cm)	19–20 in (48–51 cm)	20–23 in (51–58 cm)
Finished wig cap height	6.75 in (17 cm)	7 in (18 cm)	7.75 in (20 cm)

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Square Pinterest graphic showing a white crochet ice queen wig with a light teal crown and long white side braid beside text reading “Ice Queen Crochet Wig Pattern.”

Gauge

15 dc × 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet stitch
hdc = half double crochet stitch
tr = treble crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

The wig cap is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
The beginning ch 1 or ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
Work the first stitch of each round in the same stitch as the join unless otherwise stated.
Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch made in that round.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as indicated.
The decorative crown is crocheted onto the front portion of the finished wig cap.
Yarn strands are attached along one side of the wig and braided to create the hair.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Magic circle alternative

If you prefer not to use a magic circle, ch 4 and work 11 dc in the 4th ch from hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (11 sts)

Ice queen crochet wig pattern instructions

Crochet the wig cap: all sizes

Using the I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook and white yarn:

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)

0–3 months

Rounds 6–13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

3–6 months

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Rounds 7–15: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (52 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

6–12 months

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Toddler

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Rounds 10–19: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult

Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (68 sts)
Rounds 11–21: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet the crown

Using light teal or blue yarn, position the wig so the join seam is at the back and locate the center front.

The crown is worked directly onto the front of the finished wig cap. Work across approximately the front half of the wig, adjusting the number of stitches slightly as needed so your stitch count is divisible by 3.

For the 0–3 month sample, I worked 27 sc.

Crown placement may vary slightly by size. Use the finished photos as a guide and position the crown so it sits comfortably across the front of the wig before you begin Row 1.

Join yarn between the stitches of a round near the lower front edge of the wig. For larger sizes, position the crown slightly higher on the cap so it sits comfortably across the forehead.

Row 1: Ch 1 and work sc evenly across the marked front section, making sure your final stitch count is divisible by 3. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch, skip next base st, sl st in next st; repeat from * across.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Using the yarn tail, tack the crown points to the wig cap so they lie neatly against the front of the wig and point upward.

Thread a length of gray yarn onto a yarn needle. Weave the gray yarn in and out through the lower portion of the crown to add the contrasting decorative line shown in the finished photos. Secure the yarn on the inside of the wig and weave in the ends.

Add the side braid

Using white yarn, cut 60 strands, each 40 inches (101.6 cm) long.

This is the measurement used for the original 0–3 month sample. The braid is decorative rather than part of the wig sizing, so you can use the same length for the larger sizes or cut longer strands if you want a longer finished braid.

Locate the wearer’s right side of the wig.

Choose 10 stitches along the side of the wig where you want the braid to begin.

At each of the 10 stitches:

Hold 6 yarn strands together and fold them in half.
Insert your crochet hook through the stitch.
Pull the folded center of the strands through the stitch to form a loop.
Pull all of the loose yarn ends through the loop and tighten gently.

Repeat until all 60 strands are attached.

You will now have 120 loose yarn ends hanging from the side of the wig.

Divide the yarn evenly into three sections and braid the strands together.

Tie the end of the braid securely with light teal or blue yarn.

Trim the yarn ends evenly to create a tassel at the bottom of the braid.

Finishing

Weave in all remaining yarn ends.

Adjust the crown points so they sit evenly across the front of the wig. Smooth the white wig cap and arrange the side braid so it hangs naturally from the side.

White crochet ice queen wig cap with a light teal crown and long white side braid.

Complete the ice queen costume

Pair this wig with my ice queen crochet dress pattern to complete the snowy princess-inspired costume.

More crochet wig patterns

Looking for another fun costume wig? Try my Cinderella wig crochet pattern, Raggedy Ann wig crochet pattern, or Rainbow Brite wig crochet pattern, or Dorothy wig crochet pattern for more character-inspired yarn wig designs.

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— Melissa