Cable weave hEADBAND – Free crochet PATTERN

A textured cable crochet headband / ear warmer for women

Looking for a stylish, warm winter accessory that works up quickly and looks impressive?
This Cable Weave Headband is a free crochet pattern featuring a bold textured cable stitch inspired by aran and Celtic designs. It’s cozy, practical, and perfect for cold weather — whether you’re heading out for a walk or gifting something handmade.

This crochet headband pattern is designed as an ear warmer for women, but it easily adapts to different yarns and styles. The dense fabric blocks wind, while the cable texture adds depth and elegance.

About This Free Crochet Headband Pattern

The Cable Weave Headband is a beginner-friendly intermediate crochet project that focuses on front post stitches to create a woven, cable-like texture.

Close-up of a cable weave crochet headband highlighting the textured cable and aran stitch detail

This free crochet pattern includes:

a complete written pattern
a detailed stitch chart
a step-by-step photo tutorial
full explanations of all special cable stitches
finishing instructions for both straight and twisted headband options

It’s a quick, satisfying project and a great choice if you’re looking for:

a crochet ear warmer
a textured winter accessory
a cable or aran style crochet pattern
something practical that still feels special

twisted cable weave crochet headband styled with accessories as a modern winter ear warmer

Skill Level – Intermediate

You should be comfortable with:

basic crochet stitches
working front post double crochet
following a written crochet pattern and chart

Terminology – US crochet terms are used throughout the pattern.

Finished Size

Head circumference: 21–22” (54–56 cm)
Finished width: 4” (10 cm)
Finished length (before seaming): 20” (51 cm)

This size fits most adult women comfortably.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn, Touch of Alpaca (90% Acrylic, 10% Alpaca; #4 Medium / Worsted Weight; 100 g / 190 m [3.5 oz / 207 yds] per skein), color OXFORD GRAY – approx. 44 g (84 m/91 yds/1.55 oz) used. The sample shown uses a worsted-weight 4-ply acrylic blended with alpaca. The yarn is soft, warm, and slightly fuzzy, giving the fabric a cozy feel while remaining lightweight and easy to care for.

Don’t stress about exact gauge — this design is forgiving. You can use any yarn you like, but note that substitutions may slightly alter the finished measurements.

HOOK: US I-9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS: yarn needle, scissors, tape measure.

abbreviations

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

st(s) – stitch(es)

yo – yarn over

rep – repeat

cm – centimeter(s)

yd – yard(s)

g – gram(s)

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

[…] –repeat the stitches or sequence inside the brackets as many times as indicated

(…) – indicate the stitch around which the front post (or back post) stitch is worked

STITCHES

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES

FPdc – front post double crochet

Sk1-FPdc – skip 1 stitch front post double crochet

Ret1-FPdc – return 1 stitch back front post double crochet

Each special stitch is fully explained in the photo tutorial.

Gauge

16 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in textured pattern of front post stitches and sc using suggested hook.

Gauge is measured after blocking.

NOTES before you start

This headband is worked with firm tension to create a dense fabric that blocks wind.
The pattern is worked in rows.
Beginning ch does not count as a stitch.
Always skip the stitch directly behind each front post stitch.
Front post stitches are always worked around the post of the stitch two rows below, whether that stitch is a regular sc or another front post stitch.
To avoid distortion or curling of the fabric, make sure to work all front post stitches loosely and evenly. Excess tension on front post stitches can cause the pattern to lean or tighten.

Instructions

Row 1: Ch 15,

Crochet headband tutorial showing the foundation chain with numbered stitches for accurate stitch count

sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband tutorial showing how the textured stitch pattern looks after the first row

Note: beginning ch 1 does not count as a st.

Row 2 (WS) and every alternate row: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet ear warmer tutorial showing how the textured stitch pattern looks after the second row

Row 3 (RS): Sc in next 3 sts, Ret1-FPdc, [Sk1-FPdc, sc in next 2 sts] twice, Sk1-FPdc, sc in last 3 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet cable stitch tutorial showing Sk1-FPdc and single crochet placement in the pattern row

Row 4: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 5: Sc in next 3 sts, [Sk1-FPdc (around Sk1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, Sk1-FPdc (around Sk1-FPdc), sc in last 4 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing repeated front post stitches and spacing between cables

Row 6: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 7: Sc in next 2 sts, [Sk1-FPdc (around Sk1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, Sk1-FPdc (around Sk1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts, Ret1-FPdc (around sc), sc in last 2 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband tutorial showing how the cable texture develops after multiple pattern repeats

Row 8: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 9: Sc in next 2 sts, [FPdc (around Sk1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] 3 times, FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in last 2 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing row 9 with front post double crochet cables and spacing stitches

Row 10: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 11: Sc in next 3 sts, [Ret1-FPdc (around FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, Ret1-FPdc (around FPdc), Sk1-FPdc (around FPdc), sc in last 3 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing row 11 with alternating front post cables and single crochet sections

Row 12: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 13: Sc in next 4 sts, [Ret1-FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, Ret1-FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in last 3 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

rochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing row 13 with cable crossings formed by front post double crochet stitches

Row 14: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 15: Sc in next 2 sts, Sk1-FPdc (around sc), sc in next 2 sts, [Ret1-FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, Ret1-FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in last 2 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing row 15 where the cable texture becomes more defined

Row 16: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 17: Sc in next 2 sts, FPdc (around Sk1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts, [FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, FPdc (around Ret1-FPdc), sc in last 2 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing row 17 with repeated cable motifs and even stitch alignment

Row 18: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Row 19: Sc in next 3 sts, Ret1-FPdc (around FPdc), [Sk1-FPdc (around FPdc), sc in next 2 sts] twice, Sk1-FPdc (around FPdc), sc in last 3 sts; ch 1, turn – 14 sts.

Crochet headband cable pattern tutorial showing row 19 with a fully established cable texture

Rep Rows 4–19 until the length of the headband before seaming reaches 20” [51 cm].

The number of rows may vary depending on your tension, adjust as needed.

CHART

The diagram shows the stitch repeat for Rows 4–19. Read RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. Refer to Key for stitch symbols.

Fasten off, leaving a 10″ tail for seaming.

FINISHING (Straight headband)

Straight cable weave crochet headband showing the full textured cable stitch pattern

With yarn needle, seam short ends together using mattress stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

How to join the ends of a straight crochet headband with a clean, seamless finish

FINISHING (Twisted headband)

Cable weave crochet headband shown on a wooden display, a textured winter ear warmer for women

Fold each short end in half with right sides together, nest the folded ends into each other, and seam through all layers with a yarn needle using mattress stitch.

How to join the ends of a twisted crochet headband for an invisible seam

Gently wet block the finished piece, shape it, and lay flat on a clean surface to dry.

Care for the finished piece according to the yarn label instructions.

Cable weave crochet headband styled as a winter accessory, showing the textured cable pattern

Enjoy your creation! Whether you wear it, gift it, display it, or sell the finished product. Let it bring joy and comfort.

Pattern Reminders

This free pattern is intended for personal use only. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without the designer’s permission is not allowed.
You may sell finished items made using this pattern, but please credit the designer: Olha Bykova Crocheting.
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For any questions about the pattern or techniques used, please refer to the stitch glossary or contact the designer.

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Wishing you many happy stitches and lots of joyful crocheting!

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