Soft. Simple. Handmade by you. This headband crochet pattern brings together four floral squares, joined with clean edging and tapered ties that wrap comfortably behind the head. Light to wear, easy to make, and perfect for adding a soft, colorful and natural touch to your spring or summer look. I used the very trendy cherry blossom crochet square as the base for this headband pattern, because let’s be real, I’m a little obsessed with these flowers (if you’ve been around here for a while, you already know).

The result? A ridiculously cute accessory that adds instant charm the moment you wear it. I’m literally wearing mine as I type this, and yes, I’m still in love.

Ready to make yours? Let’s get started!

Material – Headband Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

3dc-cl: 3 double crochet cluster stitch, this is a cluster stitch where you work 3 partial double crochets into the same stitch or space, then close them together at the top.

inc: increase

dec: decrease

Notes

The finished crochet cherry blossom headband measures 60 cm lay flat.

The yarn gauge is: 5 x 5 cm = 12 sc x 14 rows.

I ended up using a slightly thicker yarn than intended (DK weight), but this pattern is actually designed for sport weight yarn. So if you’re using the recommended yarn, you’ll likely need to make 5 cherry blossom squares instead of the 4 I used.

That said, the side ties are quite long, so if you prefer to stick with 4 squares, you can absolutely make it work, just add a few extra stitches to your straps for a comfortable fit.

As always, check the fit by holding your squares up to your head before joining. Everyone’s sizing is different, and a quick test can save a lot of frogging later!

The Cherry Blossom Headband Crochet Pattern

The Cherry Blossom Square Crochet Pattern

Start with Color 1. Make a magic circle.

Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), (1 dc, ch1) x 9, sl st in the 3rd loop of the beginning ch4.

Cut yarn and fasten off. Switch to color 2.

Round 2: join yarn with a sc in one of the chain1 from previous round, ch1, {(1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1) in the next ch1 space, 1 sc in the next ch1 space, ch1} repeat this 4 times, (1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1) in the last ch1 space, sl st in the 1st sc of the round.

Round 3: sl st in the previous ch1. This round we will only work our stitches in the previous dc stitches we’ve made, so ignore the ch1 spaces and the sc stitches. {(1 sc, 1 hdc) in the next stitch – which is the 1st dc we’ve made the previous round -, ch1, (1 dc, ch3, sl st, ch3, 1 dc) in the next dc stitch, ch1, (1 hdc, 1 sc) in the next dc stitch, skip the sc stitch} repeat this a total of 5 times. After the last (1 hdc, 1 sc) you made, make a sl st in the first sc of the round (or finish the round with an invisible join, it’s up to you).

Cut yarn and fasten off. Switch to color 3.

Round 4: join yarn with a sc in one of the right dc forming the cherry blossom petal from previous round. (see picture below), ch3, 1 sc in the next dc stitch (the left one), {ch 3, 3dc-cl in the middle of the previous 2 single crochets (see picture below), ch3, 1 sc in the next dc stitch, ch3, 1 sc in the next dc stitch} repeat this 4 times, ch3, 3dc-cl in the middle of the previous 2 single crochets, ch 3, sl st in the 1st sc of the round.

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Switch to color 4.

Round 5: Join your yarn with a single crochet into one of the ch3 spaces at the top of a flower (see photo below for reference). For this round, you’ll be working only into the ch3 spaces. Each bullet point below represents a new ch3 space, and the stitches inside the brackets are what you’ll work into each one.

• in the 1st ch3 space (where you joined yarn): (3 sc, 1 hdc),
• (2 hdc, 2 dc),
• (1 dc, ch2, 3 dc),
• (3 hdc, 1 sc),
• (2 sc, 2 hdc),
• (1 hdc, 3 dc, ch2),
• (3 dc, 1 hdc),
• (2 hdc, 2 sc),
• (1 sc, 3 hdc),
• (3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc),
• (2 dc, 2 hdc),
• (1 hdc, 3 sc),
• (3 hdc, 1 dc),
• (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc),
• (1 dc, 3 hdc),

then finish the round with a sl st into the 1st sc of the round. (60 st, ch2 x 4)

Round 6: 9 sc, (3 hdc in the ch2 space), 15 sc, (3 hdc in the ch2 space), 15 sc, (3 hdc in the ch2 space), 15 sc, (3 hdc in the ch2 space), 6 sc.

Cut yarn and finish the round with an invisible join.

You’ve just finished your first cherry blossom crochet square, yay! Now go ahead and repeat the whole process until you have 4 squares in total (or 5 if yours turn out a bit smaller than mine). Once you’re done, it’s time to join them up. Start by connecting the middle hdc of one corner to the middle hdc of the opposite corner. This method will give you a neat and seamless join.

Bonus Tip: For cleaner joins and evenly sized squares, block each one before assembling.

Cherry Blossom Square Crochet Chart

I created a custom chart for the square used in this crochet headband, based on the original design, with a few tweaks to better match the look of my cherry blossom headband crochet pattern. If you’re comfortable reading crochet charts, feel free to use it to make your squares. Keep in mind: every color change represents a new round.

Side Ties & Edging – Crochet Headband Flower

The first Side Tie

We’ll be using color 4 for this entire section. Start by joining your yarn into the middle hdc on the side of the end square (refer to the photo below for placement).

To begin the row, either ch3 or use your preferred method to mimic a double crochet. If you go with the ch3 method, it counts as your first dc, so be sure to skip the first stitch and place your next dc in the following stitch.

When a row starts with a decrease and you’re using the ch3 method, chain 2 instead of 3. This shorter chain acts as a half-made dc, helping the decrease blend in more smoothly. Then, continue the decrease as usual by working the next dc as you would in a regular dc decrease.

Row 1 to 2: 19 dc (19)

Row 3: dc dec, 15 dc, dc dec (17)

R4: 17 dc (17)

R5: dc dec, 13 dc, dc dec (15)

R6: dc dec, 11 dc, dc dec (13)

R7: 13 dc (13)

R8: dc dec, 9 dc, dc dec (11)

R9: 11 dc (11)

R10: dc dec, 7 dc, dc dec (9)

R11: dc dec, 5 dc, dc dec (7)

R12: dc dec, 3, dc dec (5)

R13: dc dec, 1 dc, dc dec (3)

R14: dc3tog (1)

R15: ch61, starting the 2nd loop from the hook: 60 sc (60)

This is the first side tie done! Next, we’ll crochet the top edging of the headband, then create the second side tie. From there, we’ll continue with the bottom edging all the way around until we return to the first side tie of the cherry blossom headband crochet pattern.

Top edging

After your 60 sc for the headband strap, start working the side edge of the side tie by doing slip stitches until you reach the first cherry blossom square.

Once you reach the first square, work slip stitches across until you reach the intersection with the next square. At the meeting point, make a single crochet decrease across the two middle hdcs (one from each square). Keep slip stitching until the next intersection, and again, work a sc decrease in the middle hdcs, do this until the last square.

When you reach the last stitch of the final square, it’s time to begin the second side tie! Just repeat the same steps as the first one, working until you’ve completed the 60 sc strap.

Continue working the bottom edging of the headband the same way as you did for the top. Once you reach the first side tie again, work the edging up until the strap then cut the yarn and weave in ends.

Now go back to the second side tie and rejoin your yarn to finish the edge we left untouched. Work slip stitches across this section to complete the full edging of the headband. And just like that, you’re done!

You can now proudly wear your cherry blossom crochet headband, a delicate bloom brought to life by your own hands.

If your heart enjoyed making this piece, I invite you to explore more patterns on my site. And if you share your creation, don’t forget to tag me, I’d be enchanted to see how pretty your crochet headband turned out.

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