The Shimmer Headband is a no-sew crochet accessory that works up quickly using simple stitches, making it a wonderful project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Designed with comfort and style in mind, this handmade headband features a beautifully textured stitch pattern and two tying straps that allow you to secure it comfortably in place. Whether you’re looking for a fast DIY crochet project or a practical handmade gift, this pattern is an excellent choice.
Adjustable Fit for All Sizes
One of the biggest advantages of this crochet headband pattern is its easily adjustable length. You can customize the fit for any head size simply by adding more or fewer rows, making it great for children, teens, and adults. This flexibility also makes it a reliable pattern for selling at craft fairs or stocking your handmade shop, since you can create a perfect fit every time without complicated shaping.
Works With Any Yarn Type
I designed this headband using the beautiful Pearly Haze yarn, which is a worsted weight yarn that has a lovely sheen. That's actually how the headband came to be named "Shimmer"! However, this is a versatile crochet pattern that works beautifully with a wide range of yarns, including acrylic, cotton, wool, and blends. Solid colors help highlight the textured stitch work, while variegated or color-changing yarns create stunning ombre and multicolored effects. This makes it easy to match the style to your wardrobe, your market customers’ preferences, or the season.A Functional Accessory for Any Season
While it’s gorgeous as a year-round fashion accessory, this crochet hairband also doubles as a set of cozy earwarmers for Fall and Winter. The texture provides warmth without bulk, making it perfect for chilly mornings, outdoor walks, or layering under a jacket hood. In the warmer months, it works beautifully as a stylish hair accessory to keep strands in place.Perfect for Gifts, Craft Fairs, and Market Prep
If you’re searching for quick crochet gift ideas, this pattern is ideal. The Shimmer Headband is fast to make, practical, and customizable—everything you want in a holiday gift, stocking stuffer, or last-minute birthday present. Makers who sell at markets or on handmade platforms such as Etsy or Amazon Handmade will appreciate how fast these work up and how well they display at booths.Paid PDF Pattern Available
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SHIMMER HEADBAND
Free Crochet Pattern
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Pattern Info
Size:
Finished width: 3” (without edging: 2.5”)
Finished length: 15.5” (not including straps)
Note: The length is easily adjustable by simply crocheting more or fewer rows of the pattern.
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Beginner/Easy. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st
Materials:
- Medium weight 4 yarn (I used less than 1 skein of Pearly Haze yarn)
- 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Notes:
- The free version of the pattern does not include photo references. If you'd like a photo guide to help you through the crochet process, it is available in the PDF pattern.
- Construction: The headband portion will be crocheted in turned rows from one end to the other. The edging and straps will then be crocheted by working around the entire perimeter.
HEADBAND
Ch 4.R1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across. (3)
R2: Ch, turn. Inc, sc, inc. (5)
R3: Ch, turn. Sc across. (5)
R4: Ch, turn. Inc, sc 3, inc. (7)
R5: Ch, turn. Sc across. (7)
R6: Ch, turn. Inc, sc 5, inc. (9)
R7: Ch, turn. Sc across. (9)
R8: Ch, turn. Inc, sc 7, inc. (11)
R9: Ch, turn. Sc across. (11) – This row should now be about 2.5” wide.
R10: Ch, turn. (Sc+dc, sk a st) x 5. Sc in the last st.
Repeat R10 until the headband is about 12 inches from the start of R10. (This headband will be approximately 15.5”, not including the straps, as the final length. If you’d like a longer headband, add more rows.)
The next row will be named R11 for continuity.
R11: Ch, turn. Dec, sc 7, dec. (9)
R12: Ch, turn. Sc across. (9)
R13: Ch, turn. Dec, sc 5, dec. (7)
R14: Ch, turn. Sc across. (7)
R15: Ch, turn. Dec, sc 3, dec. (5)
R16: Ch, turn. Sc across. (5)
R17: Ch, turn. Dec, sc, dec. (3)
Without FO, continue with the Edging & Straps instructions on the following page.
EDGING & STRAPS
- Ch, turn. Sc 2.
- Make the first strap: ch 40, or a little longer than desired length. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st 39 back towards the headband. Note: The chain must be longer than desired length. Once you sl st back, it shortens the strap.
- Sc back into the same st in the headband. Insert 2 sc in the next st (corner of the headband).
- Continue sc around the headband’s edge until you reach the opposite end, where R1’s starting 3 sc are. Insert 2 sc in the corner st, and insert 1 sc in the middle st.
- Make the second strap: ch 40, or to desired length. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st 39 back towards the headband.
- Sc back into the same st in the headband. Insert 2 sc in the next st (corner of the headband).
- Continue sc around the headband’s edge until you reach the start of the edging.
- Insert a sc into the same st as the first sc. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- FO with a tail for weaving in.
Congratulations on finishing!
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