Crochet Hair Ribbon | Free Crochet Pattern

The Betty Hair Ribbon is the perfect (quick) crochet project for using up scraps of yarn. Styling this cute ribbon is endless – tie to a bag handle or style in your hair for a unique touch. This free crochet pattern includes many different options throughout the pattern, making this scarf totally customizable to your style preferences.

The May Scarf was one of my first free crochet patterns that I ever published (so nostalgic!). Since making the scarf several years ago, it has been tied to my backpack for a simple and feminine touch. Everyday when I use my backpack, I think about making a little upgrade to my bag accessory.

As I started to think about designing another ribbon/scarf, I wanted to make the pattern special. How was I going to do this? By making the design totally customizable. Have you ever heard of stories that allow you to “choose your own adventure”? I wanted that same concept with this design, I wanted crocheters to be able to “choose their own ribbon.” You can pick and choose within each variation to make a ribbon that is totally customizable to your preferences!

This crochet hair ribbon can be customized 3 different ways (with clear instructions throughout the pattern for each!):

1. The ends: Select your favorite ends
2. Length: In the pattern, I have written two different lengths. Of course, you can definitely make your own length as well!
3. Border: I love the feminine touch the scallop border adds to the ribbon, but if you are seeking something more simple and minimal, the plain border adds a clean finish.

What Yarn Do I Use?

Another reason why I love this crochet hair ribbon pattern? It’s PERFECT for scraps! I have used a variety of fingering weight yarns for these ribbons. Fingering weight yarn makes these scarves lightweight and not too bulky. However, I am very aware that fingering weight yarn is not a common yarn weight for crocheters, and purchasing a 300 yard ball for a few hair ribbons doesn’t make sense. The solution? MINI SKEINS (Side note: this is the year of mini skeins for me, I am literally so obsessed and I literally have so many plans for mini skeins this year!). You can crochet a hair ribbon with just one mini skein and you have minimal yarn left over! I know that we all have different budgets when it comes to yarn, so I have linked some more affordable fingering weight options along with some indie dyers that have mini skeins!

Affordable Yarn Options:

• WeCrochet Palette
• WeCrochet Stroll
• Hobbii’s Alpaca Silk
• Andean Sun Alpaca Blend Umayo

Indie Dyers/Mini skein Options:

• Coates And Co
• A Busy Life
• Ruby and Roses Yarn
• Holly Press Fibers
• Madeline Tosh

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Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

Yarn: NOTE: Yardage will change based on what size you choose and the border you do. Also see above for yarn recommendations

• Shorter Ribbon: 11-12 grams of fingering weight  yarn (approximately 45-50 yards)
• Longer Ribbon: 18-19 grams of fingering weight  yarn (Approximately 72-77 yards)

Hook: G/4.00mm crochet hook

You will also need: Tapestry needle

Notes

• The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
• The beauty of this pattern is it is TOTALLY CUSTOMIZABLE to your preferences! Choose the ends, length, and edging that suites your preferences! Each variation includes instructions in the pattern.

Gauge: 8 rows of 10 hdc = 2 inches

Measurements: *Measurements are approximate*

Width: 1 3/4 inches

Length: 19 inches (short), 30 1/2 inches (long)

Pattern

Starting End

Length

Short

Tapered: Continue repeating rows of 1 hdc in every st for 55 rows or for approximately 13 inches (NOTE the measurement starts after the increases are complete)

Pointed: Continue repeating rows of 1 hdc in every st for 66 rows or for approximately 15 inches (NOTE the measurement starts after the increases are complete)

Long

Tapered: Continue repeating rows of 1 hdc in every st for a total of  98 rows  or approximately 24 inches (NOTE the measurement starts after the increases are complete)

Pointed: Continue repeating rows of 1 hdc in every st for 111  rows or for approximately 27.5 inches (NOTE the measurement starts after the increases are complete)

Customize

Of course these are recommended lengths that I really like. Feel free to customize the length to your preferences.

Finishing Ends

Tapered

Row 1: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the rest of the sts (7 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 hdc in every st (7 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the rest of the sts (6 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: 1 hdc in every st (6 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the rest of the sts (5 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: 1 hdc in every st (5 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the rest of the sts (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: 1 hdc in every st (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 9: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in the rest of the sts (3 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 10: 1 hdc in every st (3 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 11: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in next st (2 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 12: 1 hdc in every st (3 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 13: 1 hdc tog (1 st). Ch 1, turn.

Pointed

Row 1: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in 4 sts, 1 hdc tog (6 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 hdc in every st (6 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in 2 sts, 1 hdc tog (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: 1 hdc in every st (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Work 2 hdc tog (2 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: 1 hdc in every st (2 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: 1 hdc tog (1 st). Ch 1, turn.

Border

Simple

Evenly sl st around the ribbon. It’s important work the sl sts, looser to keep the ribbon stretchable.

Scallop

*Evenly work 5 sl sts, [sl st, ch 1, 1 sc, ch 1, sl st in same space* repeat all the way around the ribbon.

Evenly sl st around the ribbon. It’s important work the sl sts, looser to keep the ribbon stretchable.

I hope you enjoy this crochet hair ribbon pattern! Be sure to tag me on Instagram with your sweet ribbon, I would love to see it!

xo, Grace

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