Free Pattern: Crochet Crown and Circlet
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.
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!
Jeann9ne
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!
Mindy
When you look at a row of foundation single crochet, you’ll see that on one side, stitches have the “v” shape, or two “loops,” so to speak, and on the other side each stitch just has a single loop. The side with the single loops is the chain side, as it mimics a regular crochet chain, and that’s the side you will work the next row of single crochets into.
Hopefully that makes sense; if it doesn’t I can try to explain again! Sorry if it’s a little confusing!
Kim Wright
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
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!
Mindy
Thank you for the super kind feedback!!
Sure, it’s no problem at all! :)
Thank you, you, too!
Lisa
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.
Mindy
Oh my, I’m glad they could mean so much!! I will be praying for this family. <3
Terri
Love the pattern having trouble with the FSC can I just ch71 and sc back across 70?
Mindy
Sure! That should work fine. :)
Ophelia Moon
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.
Mindy
I’m just now seeing this message! That’s awesome, she sounds adorable and I’m glad she likes it!! :D I think I missed it on Instagram because my ig name is waters_wears, not waterswears.
Norma M. Storms
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
Mindy
Hello! If you hover your mouse over the words “great tutorial from Moogly” and click, it should take you to the tutorial. If that doesn’t work you can search Moogly foundation single crochet and you should be able to find her tutorial. Hopefully that helps, I’m glad you like the crowns!
Denise
What size thread or yarn is used to make this crown?
Mindy
Worsted Weight, 4 :)
Helen
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
Mindy
That would be fine! Thank you so much for asking and for crediting me. :)
mary thompson
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
Mindy
FSC stands for Foundation Single Crochet. There is a link to the tutorial in the post above (just click where it says “great tutorial from Moogly here”). A row of Foundation Single Crochet basically takes the place of a starting chain and the first row of single crochet. Hopefully this helps!
FiveMonkeysMenagerie
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/
Mindy
You’re welcome, thank you for sharing! And thank you for the congrats!
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bonnie
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
Mindy
You can starch it and place it around a bowl as it dries to so that it will be stiff and stand up on it’s own. Hope that helps!! Lol, he sounds like a jokester.
Terra
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.
Mindy
I’m sorry you’re having trouble! It will be hard for me to help without seeing it. I sometimes run my fingers along the FSC chain before slip stitching to make sure there are no twists. I don’t know if that would help.
Lan
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 :)
Mindy
Aw, thank you so much, that’s awesome! And congratulations on your baby girl!! :)
ToniMarie Feldis
Would you consider making a video tutorial? i love the way this looks!!!! Thank you.
Mindy
I am actually planning to purchase a better tripod in the (hopefully) near future so I can make more tutorials and maybe some videos, so maybe someday!
vibiana
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?
Mindy
Absolutely!! That’s a lovely idea! :)
Tifannie
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!
Mindy
Thanks, that’s awesome!! Yes, you can, I always appreciate people asking and giving proper credit. Thanks so much! :D
Deanna
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**
Mindy
Before the first trc into a slip stitch below, there should be no chains, just 3 dc.
Elspeth
Hello. Thank you for the wonderful patterns. I work with a little girl recovering from brain cancer. This was the perfect gift.
Mindy
I will pray for her! <3
Akilah Joy
Hi, I don’t know crochet language, but your crowns are beautiful! <3
Mindy
Thank you!
evelyn conlon
Hola! what does FSC stand for? thank you!
Mindy
It stands for Foundation Single Crochet. There is a link to a tutorial for the stitch at the top of the post, in the notes section. :)
Sandra
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?
Mindy
I have not personally tried adding stones or beads but I’ve seen a few people who have. I would imagine sewing them on would work, you’d just want to make sure they were very secure. You could possibly use beads for sparkle using one of the methods demonstrated in this video I found -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RPGbi7F1Ts . I think sparkling yarn would be a great idea. I don’t have a particular brand to suggest, but I bet any worsted weight yarn would work. :)
Alison
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?
Mindy
Yes! Just please credit Waters Wares or the blog. :)
Kay
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.
Mindy
I hope it turns out well for you! I found this link that shows illustrated versions of some basic crochet stitches that may help you out. :) https://howsanne.blogspot.de/p/stitches.html?m=1
Betsey Trueblood
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.
Mindy
Of course! I’m so glad you enjoy the pattern. :)
Stephanie
Hello! Just wanted to let you know all these years after you made this post, your crown patterns are still bringing a lot of joy! Thank you!
Mindy
Thank you for sharing!! This makes me so happy! <3 Also sorry I'm just seeing this now, WordPress hid some comments from me!
Freda Davison
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
Mindy
That is such a sweet gift idea! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for choosing my little pattern! <3
Okairi
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
Mindy
¡Estoy usando el traductor de Google para responderte! Espero que todo se traduzca correctamente. :) Siempre y cuando lo acrediten, eso está bien, ¡me encantaría! Gracias por preguntar.
Hailey
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
Mindy
You can! Just make sure you credit tales of butterflies if anyone asks. :) Thanks for asking!
Sara
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!
Mindy
Aww, I love this!! That’s such a sweet use for the pattern, thank you so much for sharing! I will be praying for your family’s little girl! <3
Debra
Did you ever write this pattern in US terms? I would love to use that one. Thanks!
Mindy
Hi! It is in US terms. :)
Farah
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!
Mindy
Thank you so much! Yes, you can as long as you give credit. :)
Farah
Thank you so much, I will tag you 🤗
Ronda Jackson
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.
Mindy
That sounds amazing, so clever! If you’d like to share a pic you can email it to me @minwaters23@yahoo.com, or if you have instagram you can tag @talesofbutterflies and I should see it. :)
Argyle
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 !
Mindy
Yes, it should always be a multiple of 10! Let me know if you have anymore questions! :)
Andrea
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.
Mindy
Thank you so much, I’m so glad!!
Andrea
I am so glad I found this pattern. Thank you for sharing.
Mindy
You’re welcome! Thanks so much!
Laura
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!
Mindy
Thank you! Sure, as long as you credit tales of butterflies as the designer in the listing caption!
Kristyn
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!
Mindy
Oh goodness, so sorry I’m just seeing this comment now! “Ch space” means below/around the ch made in the point of the previous row, instead of through the ch stitch itself.
Jane
Turned out so cute. Thank you for the pattern, the kids are going to love these.
Mindy
Yay! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the pattern!
Hannah
Does anyone have a picture of how these look on someone’s head?
Mindy
Hi! You can see some versions shared on the Ravelry comments for the pattern here, also I’ve had several people share on Instagram, but unfortunately I can’t find a good link that encompasses them all.
Tashina
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!
Mindy
Hi, “1 trc into sl st space of previous row” means working into the sl st of Row 3 that happens after you create the “3 dc, 1 trc, 1 ch, 1 trc, 3 dc” cluster and skip 2 stitches. It may be helpful to look at the picture of the crown and see how the trc looks worked into that slip stitch, because I’m not sure if I’m explaining it well or making it sound more complicated. lol
And thank you so much!! <3
Erlinda
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?
Mindy
Thank you for reaching out, sorry I’m just responding now! I’ve been sick and am just now catching up on things.
A typical circumference for a 12-month-old should be around 18 inches. What size hook did you use? Your stitch gauge may just be way different from mine. You could try changing to a larger hook size and see if that works, or you could add repeats of the crown points – for each repeat you would need to add 10 FSC. You could try making the suggested starting count for toddler or even adult size and see if that works.
Let me know if you need more help!
Becca
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!
Mindy
This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!! And I hope your little girl loves them! <3
Nina
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 :)
Mindy
Oh my goodness, that’s so cute!! Thank you for sharing!!
Kristen
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
Mindy
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m so sorry for your loss!! I’m honored that my little pattern could be used to help you honor your grandparents. <3
Chanelle Moreno
I keep getting confused on row 4 help plz
Mindy
Hi, what exactly about row 4 do you need help with?
Violet
I’m also confused with that row, mainly with how to start it
Mindy
This is Row 4 of the crown pattern, not the circlet? Just so I know for sure so I can try and help. Is it the ch 3 at the beginning that’s confusing, or something else?
Silas O'Connell
Hi! I love this pattern, super unique and perfect for Rennaissance Faires. May I have permission to sell a few (under 10 most likely) at a community market in a couple of weeks? I will 100% give you credit <3
Mindy
So sorry I’m just seeing this now! But yes, you totally can!
Nisa
What is the first point? I’m stuck there.
Mindy
Hi! I’m SO sorry I’m just seeing this comment now! Seems like WordPress didn’t show me several comments when they were posted. If you still need help, can you tell me whether you’re asking about the circlet or crown pattern?
Carolyn
Hello Mindy! I am trying to make this crown for my sweet daughter’s 1st birthday. I’m having trouble with row 5. Specifically, all of it. lol
How do I do “1 sl st in each dc”? Maybe I ended row 4 wrong, but my next 2 stitches are just normal chains because it leads to the smaller point. I don’t have any double chains until the larger point which is in about 7 stitches. Does that make sense? I’m hoping you can helo me with this. :)
Mindy
I am so, sooo sorry I’m just finding this comment now! It looks like WordPress decided not to show me several comments! Hopefully you figured it out, but if not, and you still want to make the crown, I’ll see if I can help.
Let’s see…so that last step of Row 4 says, “Join into third ch of starting ch 3.” That starting chain of three counts as part of Row 4, but I’m wondering if you’re accidentally counting them as part of Row 5, if that makes sense? When you start Row 5, leave that chain of three alone and begin working into the first dc. Let me know if that helps and again, I’m SO sorry I’m just seeing this comment now!