I recently designed a couple little crochet crowns for my friends’ baby, and I thought I’d share the patterns here for you. These are a great project for a beginner crocheter looking to stretch their skills, as they let you play around with a couple stitch patterns and possibly learn some new techniques, and also an easy but satisfying project for more experienced crocheters.

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Notes:

While the starting foundation chain counts given are for (and crowns pictured are in) a small adult size, you can adjust the crown size by adding or subtracting pattern repeats. Starting chain count suggestions are given at the beginning of each pattern, but you can adjust the size to your personal needs.

Stitches used: foundation single crochet (see stitch tutorial here), slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, chain

Please do not reproduce or sell these patterns, as they are my property. These crowns have gotten a lot of attention, and I’ve been touched by so many of the stories! If you would like to sell your finished crowns, please ask/let me know first (It’s nice to know that people enjoy the pattern!), and give credit for the design to Tales of Butterflies or me, Mindy Waters, that is all I ask. Thanks a bunch! And feel free to make and gift as many as you like!

Materials:

Hook Size: F/5 – 3.75mmish
Yarn: Medium weight, No. 4

Circlet

Estimated starting chain counts – Baby: 50 stitches, Toddler/Child: 60 stitches, Adult: 70/80 stitches

Row 1: FSC 70 stitches, join with sl st into 1st ch
Row 2: working into ch spaces of FSC, 1 sc in each stitch around, join with sl st into first sc
Row 3: working into back loops only, *skip 2 stitches, then work 3 dc, 1 trc, 3 dc into same stitch, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in next 5 stitches* repeat around. Join into first dc
Row 4: working into back loops only, *1 sc in each dc, sc into top of trc, ch 3, sl st into front loop of sc just worked, 1 sc in each dc, 1 sc in next 2 stitches, 1 sc in next stitch, ch 3, sl st into sc just worked, 1 sc in next 2 stitches repeat around. Join into first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Starch if desired.

Crown

Estimated starting chain counts – Baby: 50 stitches, Toddler/Child: 60 stitches, Adult: 70/80 stitches

Row 1: FSC 70 stitches, join with sl st into first ch
Row 2: working into ch spaces of FSC, 1 sc in each stitch around, join with sl st into first sc
Row 3: working into back loops only, *skip 2 stitches, then work 3 dc, 1 trc, 1 ch, 1 trc, 3 dc into same stitch, skip 2 stitches, sl st into next stitch, skip 1 stitch, then work 2 dc, 1 trc, 2 dc into same stitch, skip 1 stitch, sl st into next stitch* repeat around. Join into first dc.
Row 4: ch 3, *work 3 dc, 1 trc, 3 dc, into ch space of 1st point, 1 trc into sl st space of previous row, ch 2, 1 sc into top of trc of point below, ch 2, trc into sl st space of previous row* repeat around. Join into third ch of starting ch 3.
Row 5: working into back loops only, *1 sl st in each dc, ch 3, sl st into trc, ch 5, sl st into same trc, ch 3, 1 sl st in each dc, 1 sl st in trc, 1 sl st in each ch, sl st into sc, ch 3, sl st into same sc, 1 sl st in each ch, 1 sl st in trc* repeat around. Join into first sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Starch if desired.

If you get confused at any point with either pattern, just comment below or message me, and I’ll do my best to help you out!

(PS. Check out more free patterns and tutorials from tales of butterflies here!)

Comments

  • Jeann9ne
    August 18, 2015

    What does single crochet in the chain space of foundation single crochet mean? Where is the chain space of a foundation single crochet? It doesn’t make sense to me…

    Thank you!

    • Kim Wright
      October 29, 2015

      I love this pattern!! Very easy to read, and it turned out beautifully! Thank you for sharing this for free! If you designed this, you could sell patterns on etsy if you needed to. You’re very talented.

    • Monica Lopez
      November 26, 2015

      I loved this pattern so much!! It’s super easy and the final result is so gorgeous!

      A friend asked me if i could do one for her daughter so i wanted to ask first and to know if there’s no problem if i place this link in one of the pictures i want to take of this finished crown :)

      Have a great day!

  • Lisa
    September 14, 2015

    Thank you so much for sharing these patterns – and for free! I’m going to be making 2 of these crowns for a friend’s 2 granddaughters. This is a family who has recently lost their 7-month-old son, and any loving thing I can do for them is so appreciated. Just wanted to let you know what a blessing you’ve given to me and them.

  • Terri
    January 6, 2016

    Love the pattern having trouble with the FSC can I just ch71 and sc back across 70?

  • Ophelia Moon
    January 19, 2016

    I’ve just made a crown for my 4 year old sister and shared on my artist page on Facebook, Ophelia Moon, and also tagged you (waterswears) on instagram. My sister loves it and is skipping round demanding to be called Fairy Queen Florence! She’s ridiculously happy! Thank you.

  • Norma M. Storms
    January 22, 2016

    Hi Mindy,
    I am a novice in crochet- How do you make a foundation single crochet stitch?
    You then put (great tutorial from Moogly) should I google Moogly?
    I love your crowns as I am on the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant BOD.
    thanks for your assistance

  • Denise
    February 15, 2016

    What size thread or yarn is used to make this crown?

  • Helen
    February 20, 2016

    Hi Mindy, I just love the crown patterns, have made a couple today for gifts. I am developing a website where I sell handmade goods and all profit is given to charity and causes. I would love to be able to feature them as one of our items with credit going to you for the design. Would you consider this please? Kind regards Helen

  • mary thompson
    March 18, 2016

    i would love to make this for my new grand baby but i haven’t kept up with the times, i am confused on what FSC stands for, could you help me out please and thank you so much……..
    mary

  • FiveMonkeysMenagerie
    April 5, 2016

    I just linked to your pattern from my blog. Thank you for the adorable pattern! And congratulations on your new son. :)

    Here is a link to my post. Let me know if you want me to change the wording or anything.
    https://fivemonkeysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/princess-or-prince-crown-hat/

  • bonnie
    May 14, 2016

    Making this for my 5 year old great grandson. Almost finished but itwill not stand up. I used the worsted 4 yarn and a f hook,. Dont know what to do. My grandson tells me if you make this crown for me you will have to bow to me. Lol
    looks great but lays flat
    please help

  • Terra
    June 10, 2016

    I’m having trouble with slip stitching the fsc to start. Every time I do it it twists. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

  • Lan
    July 9, 2016

    Hi Mindy, I just wanted to say thanks so much, it’s very generous of you to share your pattern for free. I’m just done making it for my 12 week old baby girl and it is adorable! Great pattern and easy to read even fit a novice like me :)

  • ToniMarie Feldis
    July 22, 2016

    Would you consider making a video tutorial? i love the way this looks!!!! Thank you.

  • vibiana
    July 27, 2016

    I have not made one yet but my intention is to make them for some of the kids recieving chemo in my hospital. Would it be ok to make as many as desired by patients?

  • Tifannie
    August 26, 2016

    Hi! I love this pattern! I just finished this crown for my 2 year old who thinks she’s a princess! I was wondering too if I could sell this on my Facebook page as long as I give you the pattern credit. Thanks for sharing!

  • Deanna
    September 2, 2016

    Hi. I am trying to make the yellow crown. I am on row four. Should there be a chain or two before the first TRC in the slip stitch below?

    Thanks
    **Deanna**

  • Elspeth
    September 26, 2016

    Hello. Thank you for the wonderful patterns. I work with a little girl recovering from brain cancer. This was the perfect gift.

  • Akilah Joy
    November 10, 2016

    Hi, I don’t know crochet language, but your crowns are beautiful! <3

  • evelyn conlon
    February 6, 2017

    Hola! what does FSC stand for? thank you!

  • Sandra
    September 9, 2017

    I would like to make these crowns for Operation Christmas Child boxes and want to know if you have any suggestions for adding stones for a little sparkle or have you seen yarn that sparkles?

  • Alison
    September 15, 2017

    Money,

    I think these crowns are beautiful and would like to make some for an up coming Christmas market to sell. Would this be ok?

  • Kay
    September 22, 2017

    I have crochet for years but never learned how to read a pattern. So I don’t understand the codes you use. But it is a wonderful idea and will do the best I can to wing it. The pictures give me a good ideas. thanks for sharing….it is so cute.

  • Betsey Trueblood
    November 16, 2017

    These are lovely. I find myself making a bunch of them up. I’m getting offers and encouragement to sell some of them for Christmas gifts and baby showers. I’d love to credit your pattern on my tags with your permission.

  • Freda Davison
    April 21, 2020

    I absolutely love this pattern. A young mom from our chapel asked me to make her a crown for the little girl she is expecting. What she doesn’t know is that she is going to receive a blanket, dress, booties and crown to match. I love surprising all the new moms with something different. Thanks I plan to post it on Facebook in a couple of weeks. Still have the border and a few beads to finish everything. Sincerely, Freda D

  • Okairi
    May 30, 2020

    Hello Mindy
    Yesterday I just opened a YouTube channel of tutorials to crochet in Spanish, I am Mexican living in Missouri, I am using the google translator to write to you in English hahaha, I was looking for a small and beautiful project and I just found your crowns , I would like to know your answer if I could make a tutorial of your crowns in Spanish for my channel, I would be eternally grateful and of course I would give you the credits, I am pending your comments in advance thanks
    te dejo mi link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsLWqQ0fmjMKOcIAAyn48Rw

  • Hailey
    August 20, 2020

    Hi I’m was wanting to know if I could sell these because I’m a struggling college student and I found this pattern and made one for myself and showed my friends and they said I should try I wanted to ask first because it’s your pattern and original work
    Thank you

  • Sara
    September 27, 2020

    Thank you for this pattern! I have been looking for different crown patterns. My plan is to make some crowns for a family members 2 year old daughter (their only daughter w/4 boys) who has cancer. Than also make more to donate to the hospital to try to brighten up their day!

  • Debra
    October 22, 2020

    Did you ever write this pattern in US terms? I would love to use that one. Thanks!

  • Farah
    January 9, 2021

    Hi Mindy Waters! I love this pattern! I made one on purple and pink. I was wondering, if I could sell this on my Instagram page as long as I give you the pattern credit. Thanks for sharing!

      • Farah
        January 12, 2021

        Thank you so much, I will tag you 🤗

  • Ronda Jackson
    January 10, 2021

    Thank you for making this pattern, I’m so glad I found it. I’ve made a princess blanket and was looking for a special border. I’ve used your pattern as a border. I’m make crown next. I would like to send you a picture but can’t figure out how. Please contact me if your like a picture.

  • Argyle
    January 13, 2021

    hi i was just wondering if i change the amount of FSC stitches in the first row should i always have an even number ? or a multiple of ten so that the pattern looks right ? or does it not matter ? thanks !

  • Andrea
    April 20, 2021

    Than you for this wonderful and very easy to follow pattern. My first attempt came out well so I know that I will be making many more.

  • Andrea
    June 10, 2021

    I am so glad I found this pattern. Thank you for sharing.

  • Laura
    July 13, 2021

    I’m so happy I came across these, they’re beautiful!! I was wondering if it’s okay for me to sell any crowns I make with this pattern in my Etsy shop. I wanted to ask permission first before just going for it lol. Is that alright? I understand if not! Thank you for making such a cute pattern!

  • Kristyn
    October 27, 2021

    Hi there! This is such a beautiful pattern. I’m almost finished but am stuck on one step. When you say, “Row 4: ch 3, *work 3 dc, 1 trc, 3 dc, into ch space of 1st point” where do you mean? Thanks again for posting this!

  • Jane
    November 6, 2022

    Turned out so cute. Thank you for the pattern, the kids are going to love these.

  • Hannah
    January 1, 2023

    Does anyone have a picture of how these look on someone’s head?

  • Tashina
    January 27, 2023

    Hello! I’m having trouble with Row 4. I’ve already crocheted the 3DC, 1 TRC, 3DC into chain space of 1st point. The next step I’m confused where it says 1 TRC into slip stitch space of previous row. I insert my hook into the slip stitch space I started from? Thank you for your help I appreciate it. This is the best crown pattern I’ve found on the Internet!

  • Erlinda
    February 12, 2023

    I forgot I knew how to crochet until I had a granddaughter and saw your cute crown. I made one already but really like the way yours looks (in the picture) better. I started with 50 FSC, but it only measures 10″, stretches to 12″. What should it measure for a 12 mo. old baby?

  • Becca
    February 25, 2023

    I just started crocheting yesterday and I made both of these crowns today! Adding them to my little girls dress up box. Thanks for your lovely patterns!

  • Nina
    March 22, 2023

    Hi! I love this pattern. It was super easy to follow, and the design is just gorgeous. I decided to make one as soon as I saw it on Pinterest, but I didn’t know who to make it for, so I made one for my cat. I started with 40 stitches and used a smaller hook size to make a cat-sized version. It turned out super cute. Thanks for making and sharing this wonderful pattern :)

  • Kristen
    April 1, 2023

    Thank you so much for this pattern, I love it so much. I’m really new to crochet, and thought this easy enough. It took me 4 tries and it’s still not perfect, but im proud anyways.
    I made these for my grandparents. My grandpa recently passed and we will be laying his ashes beside his wife’s very soon. She tried to teach me to crochet before she passed, over a decade ago. I will be placing these crowns with them so they may be royalty forevermore.
    Thank you again for this wonderful pattern

  • Chanelle Moreno
    July 7, 2023

    I keep getting confused on row 4 help plz

      • Violet
        October 13, 2023

        I’m also confused with that row, mainly with how to start it

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