The free ear warmer crochet pattern, the Timeless Twist Headband is the perfect blend of style and functionality. This chic crochet ear warmer pattern keeps your ears cozy while adding a fashionable touch to any outfit.
The signature twist design is simple yet eye-catching, making it a go-to accessory for cold weather. Whether you’re crafting one for yourself, a thoughtful handmade gift, or a best-seller for craft fairs, this pattern is one you’ll love making again and again.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Designed with beginners in mind, the headband uses basic stitches and straightforward construction. Don’t let the twist fool you—it’s much easier than it looks.
The pattern includes five sizes, from child to extra-large adult, so you can make a perfect fit for everyone on your list. With just one skein of yarn, you’ll have a quick project that’s both practical and stylish.
This versatile headband works beautifully in both solid and variegated yarns, allowing you to create a classic, polished look or something bold and colorful.
Lion Brand Landscapes yarn adds a soft, cozy texture with a touch of sheen, giving your finished piece a luxurious feel. Plus, the one-skein requirement makes it a budget-friendly and stash-busting project.
Quick to crochet and endlessly customizable, the Timeless Twist Headband is ideal for last-minute gifts, stocking stuffers, or market prep. Whether you’re keeping warm on chilly days, adding a stylish accessory to your wardrobe, or gifting handmade love, this headband is a timeless favorite that you’ll return to year after year.
Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 13 stitches and 19 rows every 4 inches.
For accurate size, check your gauge as your crochet stitches may be looser or tighter than mine.
Size
This headband is slightly stretchy. The length will stretch at least an inch. The length is determined by the initial chain stitches and the width is determined by the number of rows crocheted.
Here are some suggested sizes for your convenience. * All measurements are taken with the rectangle laying flat.
- Child = 3” X 16”
- Small Adult or Teen = 4” X 18”
- Medium Adult = 5” X 20”
- Large Adult = 5” X 22”
- X-Large Adult = 5” X 24”
Changing the Size
Measure as You Go. If you’re unsure about sizing, measure the headband around their head so you know how big around you need it. If you are not sure of what size to make it. I have a standard head size chart to help you.
You can make this with a different yarn rather than a medium weight. Just make sure you measure your beginning chain stitches to get the length and measure the width of the rows for the length.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain Stitch
- SC = Single Crochet Stitch
- SC BLO = Single Crochet Back Loop
- ST = Stitch
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Materials
Lion Brand Yarns Landscapes #4 medium weight yarn. For all sizes you will need 147 yards or less. 1 skein of yarn.
Colors Shown: Cabana and Mountain Range
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Stitches
Single Crochet Back Loop Crochet (SC BLO)
Insert the hook in the back loop, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
Pattern Notes
Pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
Measure the headband rather than count the rows.
You can find You Tube Video step-by-step tutorials for both left hand and right hand crocheters below the written pattern.
Turn after each row.
The chain stitch at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch. Place the beginning stitch of each row in the very first stitch.
Since this pattern is reversible, there isn’t a right side and wrong side.
Crochet Pattern
Begin
Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook.
Work enough chains to make your desired length.
Here are some suggested starting chains for using a #4 medium weight yarn.
- Child = 57 chain stitches for 16”
- Small Adult or Teen = 63 chain stitches for 18”
- Medium Adult = 69 chain stitches for 20”
- Large Adult = 75 chain stitches for 22” (shown in mountain range color)
- X-Large Adult = 81 chain stitches for 24” (shown in cabana color)
Row 1
In the 2nd chain from the hook work a SC in the back bump and in each CH ST back bump across. Turn
Row 2
CH 1 (Doesn’t count as a ST). Work a Single Crochet Back Loop Crochet (SC BLO) in the first ST and in each ST across. Turn
Row 3 and Beyond
Repeat row 2.
You can make this as wide as you like. I have the suggested number of rows below using my gauge.
- Child = 3” work 15 rows
- Small Adult or Teen= 4” work 19 rows
- Medium Adult = 5” work 24 rows
- Large Adult = 5” work 24 rows
- X-Large Adult = 5” work 24 rows
When you’re done, leave a long tail. About 15-20 inches. You will be using this to sew the ends together.
This photo is of a different headband, but it shows how to fold the ends together for seaming.
Final Steps
Seaming Instructions: Folding and Sewing the Ends Together
Fold the band in half matching the ends together.
Fold the ends in half matching one end to the center of the other band.
The other band fold over the other side to the front. (See photo for placement).
Use the long yarn tail and yarn needle to sew the ends together. Starting on one end, insert the hook through all four layers and pull out the other side. Moving the needle over a little, insert it back through the layers and out the other end.
When done, weave in the yarn ends and cut off the excess yarn.
Enjoy your beautiful chunky twisted headband.
You Tube Video Tutorials for the Ribbed Crochet Ear Warmer
We hope that you have enjoyed this lovely crochet pattern.
XO
Vicky & Casey
Free Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern Timeless Twist Headband
Equipment
- Size I Crochet Hook 5.5 mm
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
Materials
- 147 yards Lion Brand Yarns Landscapes #4 medium weight yarn. For all sizes you will need 147 yards or less. 1 skein of yarn. Colors Shown: Cabana and Mountain Range
Instructions
Begin
- Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook.
- Work enough chains to make your desired length.
- Here are some suggested starting chains for using a #4 medium weight yarn.Child= 57 chain stitches for 16” Small Adult or Teen = 63 chain stitches for 18” Medium Adult = 69 chain stitches for 20” Large Adult = 75 chain stitches for 22” (shown in mountain range color)X-Large Adult = 81 chain stitches for 24” (shown in cabana color)
Row 1
- In the 2nd chain from the hook work a SC in the back bump and in each CH ST back bump across. Turn
Row 2
- CH 1 (Doesn’t count as a ST). Work a Single Crochet Back Loop Crochet (SC BLO) in the first ST and in each ST across. Turn
Row 3 and Beyond
- Repeat row 2.
- You can make this as wide as you like. I have the suggested number of rows below using my gauge.Child= 3” work 15 rows Small Adult or Teen= 4” work 19 rows Medium Adult = 5” work 24 rows Large Adult = 5” work 24 rowsX-Large Adult = 5”work 24 rows
- When you’re done, leave a long tail. About 15-20 inches. You will be using this to sew the ends together.
- This photo is of a different headband, but it shows how to fold the ends together for seaming.
Final Steps: Seaming Instructions. Folding and Sewing the Ends Together
- Fold the band in half matching the ends together.
- Fold the ends in half matching one end to the center of the other band.
- The other band fold over the other side to the front. (See photo for placement).
- Use the long yarn tail and yarn needle to sew the ends together. Starting on one end, insert the hook through all four layers and pull out the other side. Moving the needle over a little, insert it back through the layers and out the other end.
- When done, weave in the yarn ends and cut off the excess yarn.
Notes
Ear Warmer Sizes
Here are some suggested sizes for your convenience. * All measurements are taken with the rectangle laying flat.- Child = 3” X 16”
- Small Adult or Teen = 4” X 18”
- Medium Adult = 5” X 20”
- Large Adult = 5” X 22”
- X-Large Adult = 5” X 24”
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain Stitch
- SC = Single Crochet Stitch
- SC BLO = Single Crochet Back Loop
- ST = Stitch
- [ ] = Repeat Between
