Frog Headband Crochet Pattern
If after creating this headband you’re still in a froggy mood, why not create some matching frog baby booties? Or maybe try your hand at crocheting more animal inspired headbands like a Teddy Bear or Piggy?
What You’ll Need
2 Wooden Buttons
Goosberry
White
{Easily adjustable, as explained in pattern}
Gauge
Taking your 3.50mm crochet hook and DK yarn (goosberry), start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 8 Chains {Note: Add or take away sets of 2 foundation chains if you’d like to create a thinner or wider headband.}.
Taking your tapestry needle, sew both ends of the headband together.
Eyes:
Outer Eye
Rnd 1– Taking your 3.50mm crochet hook and DK goosberry yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 2 Chains. Crochet 6 Single Crochets into the first chain you made. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 6 stitches now.
Rnd 2– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into every stitch all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 12 stitches now.
Rnd 3– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 18 stitches now.
Rnd 4– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 2 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 24 stitches now. {Note: If you’re crocheting this headband for a baby or toddler, skip crocheting Rnd 5 and Rnd 6.}
Rnd 5– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 30 stitches now. {Note: If you’re crocheting this headband for a child or preteen, skip crocheting Rnd 6.}
Rnd 6– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 4 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 36 stitches now.
Rnd 7– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the first stitch of this round.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
White Of The Eye
Rnd 1– Taking your 3.50mm crochet hook and DK bleached/white yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 2 Chains. Crochet 6 Single Crochets into the first chain you made. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 6 stitches now.
Rnd 2– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into every stitch all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 12 stitches now.
Rnd 3– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 18 stitches now.
Rnd 4– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 2 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 24 stitches now. {Note: If you’re crocheting this headband for a baby or toddler, skip crocheting Rnd 5 and Rnd 6.}
Rnd 5– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 30 stitches now. {Note: If you’re crocheting this headband for a child or preteen, skip crocheting Rnd 6.}
Rnd 6– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 4 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 36 stitches now.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Taking your tapestry needle, sew both outer eyes to the top of your headband, making sure they’re evenly spaced out. Then sew the white of the eye’s inside of the outer eyes. Taking your buttons, sew one onto each eye, towards the bottom middle.
Katie says
That headband makes your eyes look really pretty!
Terri says
I love your photos! Especially that last eye-to-eye one. What a fun way to showcase a fun pattern!
Maria Torres says
That's adorable. I making one now!
Maria Torres says
That's adorable. I making one now!
jane says
All of your patterns are so cute! Thank you for sharing.
ankita says
its really nice i like it
parul says
its great really i like it
Carol Reid says
How do you get the eyes to stand up?