Knitting patterns for baby and child sized headbands, head bows, head wraps, and other adorable headwear. Great for quick shower gifts. Updated 8/9/24
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Free Patterns
Flower Headband and Legwarmers
Knit flowers adorn this headband that makes an adorable set with the legwarmers included. Sizes 2 years to 6 years. Designed by Lion Brand. Uses just one skein of the recommended self-striping DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Little Bonnie Cabled Earwarmer Headband
Cute baby headband with a single cable. Sizes 3 mos and up. Designed by marianna mel. Uses just 38 - 82 yards (35 - 75 m) DK weight yarn.
Carrie Headband
Striped braided headband created by tying two knitted pieces into a sailor knot and then attaching a third smaller piece with an elastic band inside, so it can be used by kids and adults. Great stashbuster for leftovers. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Maria Uz.
Cecilia Baby Headband
Baby headband with a braided cable. Sizes Newborn (0-3 mos., 3-6 mos., 6-12 mos., 12-18 mos.) Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Allison Sanzon.
Oversized Bow Headband
Headband in child size knit with a 4 row repeat, featuring a bow and crochet border. DK weight yarn. Designed by Laura Clouse.
Sprinkle Headband
Headband in all sizes knit with a 2 row repeat herringbone texture. Includes photo tutorial. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL for baby, child, and adult. Uses one skein 149 yards (136 m) of recommended Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sophia Prinz. Available in English and German
Sweetie Headband
Headband with cable hearts knit flat and seamed. Child and Adult Sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah | A Plush Pineapple. Web version is free
Quinn Fox Headband and Cowl
Set which includes headband with cute pointed ears and a cowl with big bow. Both items are knitted flat with aran weight yarn, you can use this pattern for making fox, cat or wolf set. Sizes Sizes: baby/toddler/child/adult. Designed by Muki Crafts
Bunny Ears Headband
Easy headband knitting pattern knit flat in garter stitch. Perfect for babies, children, and adults. Includes video tutorial. Uses less than one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Annanitato Lolo for Crazy Hands. May only be free a limited time
More Free Patterns
Bouquet of Headbands
4 botanical-themed lace headbands including 3 with variations of leaf lace and one with eyelet flower blossoms. Sized for children with i-cord ties. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tanis Gray.
Mouse Ears
Headband with mouse ears and bow inspired by a famous girl mouse. Sizes Adult, baby/toddler. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by LalÃe Roque.
Flower Power Headband
A simple shaped headband that includes instructions for two flowers and one leaf design. 3 sizes for babies and children. Great stashbuster. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Libby Jonson. DK weight yarn.
Bow Baby Headband
Baby headband knitting pattern with a stretch ribbed headband and an easy knit bow. Web pattern for size 12 months is free. Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2T + and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for size 12Â mos - web version, scroll to bottom of pattern page
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
Butterfly Headband
Baby headband knitting pattern is a quick and easy knit and can be made in any of four sizes from newborn to toddler. This cute seed stitch headband will keep your little one’s ears nice and warm and the colorful butterfly on top will make them smile! Web pattern for size 6 months is free. Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 2T + and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for size 6Â mos - web version, scroll to bottom of pattern page
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
Foxy Headband
Fox headband in 3 sizes, Children, Youth, Adult. Designed by Yang Von Pang. Bulky weight yarn.
DNA Headband
The GENEie headband features a double helix design in stranded colorwork. 2 sizes, Toddler and Adult. Designed by ChemKnits. Worsted weight yarn.
Handmade Crown
Baby and child headband. Weight of yarn, needles, and number of points on crown are fully adjustable (repeats of 18 stitches). Sport yarn. Designed by Bronislava. Pictured projects by designer and babarrett. Available in English and Czech.
Daffodil Fairy Baby Headband
This cute flower doll head is 8cm wide and can be stitched to a headband of any size. It could also be used to decorate hats, sweaters, or worn as a brooch. DK yarn. Designed by Wendy Phillips
Miss Savannah Bow
Quick baby headband knit with 100 yards (91 m) of yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Aran yarn. Designed by Elizabeth R. Krueger. Sizes 0-6 months 14-16".
Patterns for Purchase
Classic Twist Headband
No longer free. Headband with a twist is knit flat. Sizes: Small kids/ Big kids / Average Adult Designed by Anna Lucia Design. Uses one skein 87 - 131 yards (80 - 120 m) of Aran weight yarn.PDF available for purchase.
Flowered Baby Headbands
Pattern comes with intructions for 3 knit flowers and a headband. Sizes Adjustable - Newborn and Up! DK weight yarn. Designed by Sarah Grieve.
Selma or Headband
Headbands designed by Mukicrafts including Selma in basket woven cable stitch with bow and Iverson cable headwrap with a twist. Sizes Selma: newborn/6m/toddler/child/adult. Iverson: toddler/child/adult. Aran weight yarn.
Birds Headband
Baby and child headband with knit bird on a branch applique. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Child Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alana Dakos for Never Not Knitting.
April Ear Warmer Headband
Cabled headband with knit flower in 3 Sizes( Toddler , Child , Adult Sizes). Designed by Ebruk.
Flower and Lace Headbands
8 individual patterns for baby headbands with with a variety of knit blossoms, lace, ribbons, and more. Sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12+ months. Designed by handknitsbyElena.
LuLu Headband
Quick and sassy flower headband is knit in a few pieces that are sewn together during finishing. The band is worked sideways, so you can easily knit it exactly to fit. Use jazzy novelty yarns and funky buttons to make it just right for your little diva or fashionista. Sizes Preemie (Newborn, Infant, Toddler, Child). Designed by Kate Oates.
