Easy Crochet Mesh Headband | Free Pattern & Video!
If you’re looking for a light, breezy crochet headband that’s as easy to make as it is to wear – this one’s for you.
This mesh crochet headband is a beginner friendly project that works up super quick with cotton yarn, making it absolutely perfect for that warmer, summertime weather.
It comes in two width options – a wider 3 inch version and a narrower 2 inch version – so you can choose the look you want.
Don’t forget to pin this for later!
(This post may contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read the disclaimer here. Thank you for your support!)
The best part? It actually stays on your head, it uses hardly any yarn (one skein will make several!), and you can have one finished in under an hour.
It’s the kind of quick, satisfying make you’ll want to whip up in every color.
As written the pattern fits an adult or teen head, but it’s easy to adjust for any size with a simple measuring trick included in the pattern notes.
Below you’ll find the full written pattern along with a video tutorial to walk you through every step.
Let’s make a headband!
Grab the printable, ad-free PDF pattern for instant download over in my shop!
Grab your PRINTABLE copy
Easy Crochet Mesh Headband – Printable PDF Pattern!
Reference this pattern any time you want with the printable PDF version!
It’s ad free, and includes the written pattern for 2 headband widths, plus a photo tutorial for the stitch techniques and a link to the step by step video!
Add this pattern to your Ravelry favorites or queue here:
Best Yarn for this Crochet Headband
For this pattern, I recommend a soft, washable worsted weight yarn. I used cotton, which is perfect for a summery project like this.
I don’t recommend acrylic yarn for this because it’ll be hot and a little stretchier than intended. Cotton is my definite go to. I used I Love This Cotton Yarn from Hobby Lobby for mine.
You want a nice, soft cotton that isn’t too stiff.
How to Adjust the Length of Your Headband
This headband can be easily adjusted to fit different sizes of heads. All you have to do is either decrease or increase the amount of times you do the repeat row.
To get the right length for any head size, measure from just behind one ear, up and over the top of the head, and down to just behind the other ear.
Crochet your repeat rows until your piece matches that measurement, then finish as written. Easy peasy!
A Note About Some of the Stitch Abbreviations in This Pattern
There are a couple stitch abbreviations in this pattern that might be kind of weird, but let me explain.
In the special stitches section, you’ll see a stitch called BEG2TOG and one called BEG3TOG.
This basically means “begin 2 together” and “begin 3 together”.
And what it’s referring to is at the beginning of a row near the end of the pattern when we’re working a decrease over the first 2 stitches.
Since it’s a stacked single crochet and then a double crochet that you’re decreasing over, I couldn’t think of anything better to call it.
My tech editor came up with the name BEG2TOG because the name that I had come up with before that was waaaay too long. Lol.
So that’s what that’s all about, if you’re wondering.
Pattern Information
- Skill Level: Easy (Beginner Friendly)
- Pattern written in US terms
Supplies & Materials
- Yarn: cotton worsted weight (size 4) yarn – I used I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby
- Hook: 5 mm crochet hook (this is my current favorite hook of all time!)
- Notions:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished Size
- Wide Version: Approx. 3” x 17” – straps are approx. 8” long.
- Narrow Version: Approx. 2” x 17” – straps are approx. 8” long.
As written, headband fits most teens and adults.
Abbreviations
- ch(s): chain(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- ssc: stacked single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- dec: decrease
- inc: increase – make 2 dc in same st
- dc2tog: decrease made over 2 dc sts
- beg2tog: decrease made over starting ssc and next dc sts
- beg3tog: decrease made over starting ssc and next 2 dc sts
- rep: repeat
- FO: finish off (cut yarn, pull yarn tail through last loop on hook and pull to tighten)
- YO: yarn over
Special Stitches
Stacked Single Crochet (ssc):
Sc in first st…
then insert hook into left vertical bar of sc…
and work another sc.
Done!
beg2tog
(decrease done at the beginning of the finishing rows, hence, “beg”)
Sc in first st…
insert hook into left vertical bar of sc…
YO and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), YO…
insert hook into next st, YO and pull up a loop…
YO and pull through 2 loops…
YO and pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
Done!
dc2tog
YO, insert hook into stitch, YO and pull up a loop…
YO and pull through 2 loops…
YO, insert hook into next st, YO and pull up a loop…
YO and pull through 2 loops…
YO and pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
Done!
beg3tog
(ssc and dc dec over 3 sts, done at the beginning of the last row)
Sc in first st…
insert hook into left vertical bar of sc…
YO and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), YO…
insert hook into next st, YO and pull up a loop…
YO and pull through 2 loops…
YO, insert hook into next st, YO and pull up a loop…
YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through 4 loops on hook.
Done!
Notes
Headband size can be adjusted by doing fewer or more repeats of the mesh row. (Row 4 in the 3” version, or row 3 in the 2” version.)
Length of straps can be adjusted by making more or fewer chains at beginning and end of pattern.
First set of instructions are for 3” version (shown in image) and second set of instructions are for the 2” version.
Video Tutorial
Here’s the video tutorial for this crochet hat pattern, and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss any new videos!
Instructions
for 3” Wide Headband (the wider one)
First Strap
Attach yarn to hook with a slip knot, ch 35.
Row 1
Tighten the ch closest to your hook, ch 3 (counts as first st), make 2 dc in tightened 4th ch from hook, turn. (3 sts)
Row 2
Ssc in first st, dc in same st, dc in next st, inc in last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3
Ssc in first st, dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, inc in last st, turn. (7 sts)
Row 4
Ssc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next st*, rep from * to * 5 more times, turn. (7 sts, 6 ch-sps)
Repeat row 4 for 28 more rows.
Finishing Row 1
Ssc in first st, dc in next 6 sts, turn. (7 sts)
Finishing Row 2
Beg2tog over first 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn. (5 sts)
Finishing Row 3
Beg2tog over first 2 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn. (3 sts)
Finishing Row 4
Beg3tog, ch 35, FO.
for 2” Wide Headband (the narrower one)
First Strap
Attach yarn to hook with a slip knot, ch 35.
Row 1
Tighten the ch closest to your hook, ch 3 (counts as first st), make 2 dc in tightened 4th ch from hook, turn. (3 sts)
Row 2
Ssc in first st, dc in same st, dc in next st, inc in last st, turn. (5 sts)
Row 3
Ssc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next st*, rep from * to * 3 more times, turn. (5 sts, 4 ch-sps)
Repeat row 3 for 31 more rows.
Finishing Row 1
Ssc in first st, dc in next 4 sts, turn. (5 sts)
Finishing Row 2
Beg2tog over first 2 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog over last 2 sts, turn. (3 sts)
Finishing Row 3
Beg3tog, ch 35, FO.
In Conclusion
If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out my other free crochet designs and don’t forget to share pictures of your finished projects with me on social media.
I love seeing all your beautiful makes!
Looking for more crochet projects? Check out these easy crochet pattern ideas!