This pretty ear warmer with an X-twist is a quick 1-hour project that will keep your head warm this winter. This headband is so easy to make, and it’s simple to adjust to fit women and older kids/teens.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Advanced Beginner/Easy

Materials needed:
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
70-75 yards of Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart With Love in “Aran”
Yarn needle
Scissors

Stitches used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

Additional terms:
Working in the 3rd Loop of hdc – Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back and you should see another “V” made by the “yarn over”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”. This is called the 3rd loop. When you are working in rows, this 3rd loop will be facing you after you turn!
sp/sps = space/spaces
st/sts = stitch/stitches
prev = previous
sk = skip

Gauge:
14 hdc in 4”

Measurements:
4 1/2” wide (without ruffle), 5 1/4” (with ruffle) by,
Small/med = 19” in circumference after completion (fits heads 20”-22”)
Large/X-large = 21” in circumference after completion (fits heads 22”-24”).

Additional Notes:
-Ch-1 does not count as a stitch. Ch-2 and ch-3 do count as stitches.
-You may substitute a real hdc or dc in place of the ch-2 or ch-3 if you prefer. Simply chain 1 to turn in that instance.
-See pattern for additional notes on how to adjust the sizing further.
-A picture tutorial is included to help with assembly.