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Floral Headband Pattern

Floral Headband Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Floral Headband Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a floral headband using raffia yarn to create poppies, camomiles and cornflowers. Each flower has step-by-step corolla and centre instructions with finishing techniques for a polished look. The finished headband is lightweight, colorful, and ideal for festivals or special occasions.

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You will learn shaping techniques, working in loops and adding small tassel centres for realistic detail. The pattern includes glueing and assembly tips so your flowers sit beautifully on a plastic headband.

Why You'll Love This Floral Headband Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple raffia yarn into dramatic, wearable flowers that make any outfit pop. I enjoy the tactile process of shaping each corolla and the instant transformation when centres and glitter are added. The assembly is creative and forgiving, so each finished piece feels uniquely handmade. Sharing this headband always brings smiles, and I love how it combines crochet with craft elements like glueing and painting for a mixed-media result.

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Switch Things Up

I love personalizing this headband by changing raffia colors—try pastel shades for a soft spring look or bold jewel tones for festival-ready flair.

You can make the headband larger or smaller by changing yarn weight or using a wider headband base; thicker raffia and a bigger hook create bolder flowers.

I often add small crocheted leaves between flowers for a more natural arrangement; use green raffia or a contrasting yarn for pop.

To create a vintage style, distress the edges lightly or use muted, antique shades and add small pearl beads to the centres.

For a bridal look, use all-white raffia or ivory and add tiny pearls and ribbon bows to the ends for an elegant finish.

Make mini versions for keychains or brooches by using thinner raffia and a smaller hook—these make lovely gifts and accessories.

I sometimes swap PVA glitter for metallic thread wrapped around tassel ends to avoid loose glitter while keeping the sparkle.

If you want a more durable centre, sew a small bead in place before glueing the tassel to secure it further.

Try arranging flowers asymmetrically on the headband for a modern, editorial look or evenly spaced for a classic crown effect.

Experiment with mixing yarns—combine raffia petals with a crochet cotton centre for texture contrast and added detail.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the second loop instructions when starting rows leads to uneven petals; always work into the 2nd loop from the hook as directed to keep the base neat. ✗ Not blocking or steaming the corolla causes petals to flop and lose shape; use an iron steam or gentle blocking to shape petals before assembly. ✗ Forgetting to secure or hide raffia ends can lead to fraying and loose centres; tighten knots, pull ends to the wrong side and hide them securely. ✗ Applying too much glue to the centre pieces can saturate the raffia and stiffen the flower; use a small amount of PVA glue and press gently to set.

Floral Headband Pattern

Create a beautiful handmade floral headband featuring raffia poppies, camomiles and cornflowers. This pattern walks you through each corolla, centre and finishing step so you can craft a vibrant, wearable crown. Perfect for gifts, festivals or a special accessory to brighten any outfit. Follow clear step-by-step instructions and photos to complete a stunning headband.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Floral Headband Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Raffia yarn for poppies - approximately 66 yards (60 m)
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    Raffia yarn for camomiles - approximately 22 yards (20 m) each
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    Raffia yarn for cornflowers and leaves - approximately 22 yards (20 m) each
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    Raffia yarn for spikelets - approximately 11 yards (10 m)
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    Raffia yarn for centres - approximately 6 yards (5 m)
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    Example yarns used: raffia Ispie and Fibranatura (colors as desired)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 3 mm
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    Plastic headband, width 10 mm
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    33 adjustable plastic clamps, length 4-5 inches (10-12 cm)
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    Gold spray paint or gold nail polish
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    Little glitter
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    5 beads, diameter 10-15 mm (optional)
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    3 ribbons/tapes of approximately 2 1/5 yards (2 m) each (optional)
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    PVA glue and hot glue gun
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    Scissors
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    Iron

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— Crochet the camomile :

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Corolla (base). Crochet 2 CH.

Round 1 :

1 row. Crochet 6 SC in the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 2 :

2 row. 1 Inc*6 = 12, SlSt.

Round 3 :

3 row. (6 CH, 3 DC from the 3rd loop of the hook, 1 SC, skip one loop of the 2nd row, SlSt)*6.

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Cut the thread, pull out the end. Tighten the end in the 1st CH of the row to the wrong side. Tie the knot, hide the ends.

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Steam the corolla with an iron. Glue on the centre with the PVA glue.

— Centre (camomile) :

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Centre. Crochet 2 CH.

Round 1 :

1 row. 6 SC in the 2nd loop from the hook, SlSt.

Round 2 :

2 row. 1 Inc*6 in the hole (= 12).

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Cut the thread, pull out the end. Close this row: Insert the hook under the 1st loop of the row, pull out the end, tighten the end back to the wrong side. Strengthen and hide the end.

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Slightly compress the centre so that it takes the shape of a ball.

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Steam the corolla with an iron. Glue on the centre with the PVA glue.

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Crochet four more camomiles.

— Crochet the poppy :

Info :

Corolla 1. Crochet 2 CH.

Round 1 :

1 row. 6 SC in the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 2 :

2 row. 1 Inc*6 = 12, SlSt.

Round 3 :

3 row. (8 CH, 7 SC on the back loop only from the 2nd loop of the hook, SlSt in the loop of the 2nd row, turn, 7 SC on the back loop only, CH, 7 SC on the back loop only, SlSt, 7 SC on the back loop only, CH, 7 SC on the back loop only, SlSt, 7 SC on the back loop only, CH, 7 SC on the back loop only, SlSt)*3.

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Cut the thread, pull out the end. Tighten the end in the 1st CH of the row to the wrong side. Tie the knot, hide the ends.

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Corolla 2. Crochet 2 CH.

Round 1 :

1 row. 6 SC in the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 2 :

2 row. (1 SC, 1 Inc)*3 = 9, SlSt.

Round 3 :

3 row. (6 CH, 5 SC on the back loop only from the 2nd loop of the hook, SlSt in the loop of the 2nd row, turn, 5 SC on the back loop only, CH, 5 SC on the back loop only, SlSt, 5 SC on the back loop only, CH, 5 SC on the back loop only, SlSt, 5 SC on the back loop only, CH, 5 SC on the back loop only, SlSt)*3.

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Cut the thread, pull out the end. Tighten the end in the 1st CH of the row to the wrong side. Tie the knot, hide the ends.

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Centre. Crochet similarly to the centre of the camomile.

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Take two pieces of the raffia yarn of 2 inches (5 cm) each. Straighten both pieces. Cut the fringe on both sides, leaving 10 mm uncut in the middle.

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Glue on the pieces from below to the centre crosswise.

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Dip the ends in the PVA glue and immediately in the glitter.

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Glue on the centre in the 2nd corolla, then the 2nd corolla - in the 1st corolla with the PVA glue.

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Crochet two more poppies.

— Crochet the cornflower :

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Corolla. Crochet 4 CH. Connect in the circle with SlSt.

Round 1 :

1 row. (3 CH, 3 DC in the hole, turn, 3 CH, SlSt, 3 CH, SlSt, 3 CH, SlSt, 3 CH, SlSt) repeat for petals.

Round 2 :

Turn, fold the petal in half and connect with SlSt, SlSt in the hole)*6.

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Cut the thread, pull out the end. Tie the knot on the wrong side, hide the ends.

— Centre (cornflower) :

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Centre. Wrap two fingers four times with a piece of the raffia yarn.

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Grab in the middle with the loop. Wrap the fold with the ends. Cut the ends of the tassel.

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Glue the centre tassel to the cornflower centre as shown; trim and shape as needed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Glue centres into the corollas using PVA glue: place the centre in the 2nd corolla, then glue the 2nd corolla into the 1st corolla to build layered poppies.
  • Steam or lightly iron corollas to shape petals, then position flowers along the plastic headband before fixing to decide spacing.
  • Use PVA glue and a hot glue gun to attach each finished flower to the plastic headband; secure with adjustable plastic clamps while drying if needed.
  • Create tassel centres by wrapping raffia, dipping ends in PVA glue and glitter, then glue these tassels into the flower centres for realistic texture.
  • Add ribbons (approx 2 m each) to the ends of the headband for ties, and use gold spray or nail polish to accent bead details.
  • Paint or spray the headband with gold paint if desired, allow to dry, then weave in any remaining raffia leaves and glue into place for a finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work into the 2nd loop from the hook for the small corolla bases to keep the center neat and flat.
  • 💡Steam or gently iron raffia corollas to shape petals, taking care not to scorch the material and using a protective cloth if needed.
  • 💡Use PVA glue sparingly and allow glue to dry between steps to prevent splaying or discoloration of raffia.

This floral headband pattern brings raffia flowers to life—poppies, camomiles and cornflowers—perfect for special occasions and summer festivals. The mix of crochet and craft techniques makes each piece uniquely personal and gift-worthy. Have fun experimenting with colors and finishes to create your own beautiful crown! 🌸✨🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished headband be?

The finished headband fits a standard adult plastic headband width of 10 mm; flower placement and ribbon length can be adjusted to fit different head sizes.

Can I use a different yarn instead of raffia?

You can substitute another flat ribbon yarn or paper yarn, but results will vary; choose a yarn with similar body and work a test flower to check scale and stiffness.

Do I need experience with double crochet or other advanced stitches?

This pattern uses basic stitches (SC, DC, chains) and back loop techniques; intermediate skill level is recommended for neat shaping and assembly.

How long does it typically take to complete the headband?

Most makers finish the project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and the amount of time spent on shaping and glue drying.