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I’m continuing my series of going through different animal headband crochet patterns. This one is a pig headband!

This free crochet pattern is easy to make, and a beginner would be able to make it fairly easily. I’ll walk you through all the steps with photos along the way.

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Read on for this free Pig Headband Crochet Pattern!

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Yarn and Stitches

Yarn

I used weight 4 cotton yarn for this headband because of all the good things about it. (You can read my All About Cotton Yarn article to read more). But you can use other yarn if you would like.

Stitches Used (US Terminology)

Slip Knot: tutorial by SarahMaker

Create a slip knot on your crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through the slip knot loop, creating a new loop on your hook. This is the first chain stitch.
Repeat these steps to create additional chain stitches: Yarn over, then draw the yarn over through the last loop on your hook to form a new chain stitch.

Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch.
Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.
Pull Through: Pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have two loops on the hook.

Yarn Over and Pull Through Both Loops: Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. This completes one single crochet stitch.
Repeat: To continue making single crochet stitches, insert the hook into the next chain, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually one chain for a single crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.

Perform two single crochets in one stitch.

Increases are used to add stitches to your work and create a wider section.

Hold the Yarn: Hold the yarn in your hand with the tail (the loose end) in your palm and the working yarn (the yarn connected to the skein) over your index finger.

Form a Loop: With your index finger and thumb, grasp the working yarn to hold it against the tail end. This forms a loop with the working yarn crossing over the tail.
Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook under both strands of the working yarn (the strand that leads to the skein) from front to back.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the loop that’s on your hook. This creates a slip stitch.

Chain Stitch (Optional): Some crocheters like to start with a chain stitch to give the magic ring a bit more stability. If you choose to do this, chain one, which will act as the first single crochet in your round.
Begin Stitching Inside the Ring: Start making your first round of stitches inside the loop. For example, if you’re making single crochets, insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop to create the first single crochet.
Work the Desired Number of Stitches: Work the number of stitches required for your pattern inside the magic ring. For instance, if your pattern calls for six single crochets in the magic ring, you would make six single crochets in total.

Tighten the Ring: Hold the tail end of the yarn with your non-hook hand while gently pulling the loose end of the working yarn. This will tighten the loop, closing the center hole of the magic ring.
Close the Ring: Once the center hole is tightly closed, you can either slip stitch to the first stitch of the round or continue working in a continuous spiral, depending on your pattern instructions.

Remember that the magic ring might take a bit of practice to master, but it’s a great skill to have for certain crochet projects.

A magic ring, also known as a magic loop or magic circle, is a technique used in crochet to start projects that are worked in the round. It’s particularly useful when creating items like amigurumi, where you want to close up the center hole tightly.

Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the stitch that you want to create the slip stitch in.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front), and then pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook in one motion. This is different from other crochet stitches, as you’re not creating any additional loops on the hook.

Slip stitches are used to join rounds, close gaps, or move your hook to a different location within your work.

Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.
Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch where you want to begin the double crochet.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have three loops on your hook.

Yarn Over and Pull Through Two Loops: Yarn over once more and pull through the first two loops on the hook. This leaves you with two loops on the hook.
Yarn Over and Pull Through Remaining Loops: Yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. This completes one double crochet stitch.
Repeat: To continue making double crochet stitches, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.

End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually two chains for a double crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.

When finishing an amigurumi piece, you’ll need to fasten off to secure the last stitch.

Cut the working yarn, leaving a tail, and pull the tail through the last loop on the hook, tightening it to secure the stitch.

Here’s a helpful video tutorial.

Pig Headband Crochet Pattern/Tutorial

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Materials and Tools

Weight 4 yarn in pink
4.0 mm crochet hook for ears, 5mm crochet hook for band
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)

Scissors
Stitch Markers

Crochet Headband Sizes

Adult Large – 21 inches
Adult Medium – 20 inches
Age 8 and older – 19 inches
Age 2-7 – 18 inches
Age 6-12 months – 17 inches
Newborn to 6 months – 15 inches

How to Crochet a Pig Headband Steps

Pig Headband with text adult and child sizes on it

Band:

R1: CH 8
R2: Turn and start in the third chain from hook, DC across
R3-? Continue to DC across until you get the length that you want.
(Sizing chart is above.)

Slip Stitch the two ends together

Ears (make 2):

R1: MR 6 (6)

R2: SC x 6 (6)

R3: (SC, Inc) x 3 (9)

R4: (SC x 2, Inc) x 3 (12)

R5: SC x 12 (12)

R6: (SC x 3, Inc) x 3 (15)

R7: (SC x 4, Inc) x 3 (18)

R8: (SC x 5, Inc) x 3 (21)

R9-11: SC x 21

R12: (SC x 4, dec) x 3, SC x 3

Sew the ends together.

Pinch part of the back of the ear to make a crease, and then sew it together.

Then sew the ear onto the headband.

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And that’s all folks!

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Free Pig Headband Crochet Pattern

Yarn and Stitches