Every little girl dreams of being a princess — and what could be more magical than a handmade crochet crown made with love? The Princess Crown for Girls is a charming and elegant project, perfect for birthdays, dress-up parties, photo shoots, or even cozy winter days when your little one wants to feel royal.
This beautiful crown doubles as a stylish ear warmer, offering both comfort and sparkle. The delicate shell and picot stitches give it an intricate lace-like design, while the soft ribbed band ensures a snug, cozy fit. Whether you’re making it for a child or an adult, this adjustable pattern guarantees a perfect fit every time.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate
📏 Finished Sizes (Adjustable to Any Size)
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Teen/Adult: 20” circumference × 5” height
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Child: 17.5” circumference × 4.5” height
🎯 Gauge
13 sc × 14 rows = 4″ using I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
✨ Abbreviations (US Terms)
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sl st – slip stitch
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ch – chain
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sc – single crochet
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hdc – half double crochet
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dc – double crochet
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tr – treble crochet
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sk – skip
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beg – beginning
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RS – right side
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* … ; – repeat from * to ; as instructed
💎 Special Stitches
hdc/sc in 3rd loop:
Instead of working into the top two loops, insert the hook into the third loop located on the back side of your work. Complete the stitch as usual. This creates a lovely horizontal ribbed texture on the right side.
Picot:
Ch 3, then sl st into the previous tr you just made.
Shell Stitch:
(2 dc, 2 tr, picot, 2 tr, 2 dc) all in the indicated stitch.
📝 Notes
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The pattern begins with a ribbed band, which can be easily adjusted by crocheting in multiples of 6 rows to achieve your desired size.
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Join the short ends of the band to form a circle before continuing with the crown body.
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The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
👑 Teen/Adult Size (20”)
Ribbed Band:
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Make 66 rows for a 20” circumference.
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With a 5.5 mm crochet hook, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in back loop (BL) of next 4 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (6 sts)
Rows 3–66: Repeat Row 2.
Join the short ends with a tapestry needle to form a band.
Body of Crown:
(Work along the long edge of the band)
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Sl st to first hdc. (66 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop of each st around. Sl st to first hdc. (66 sts)
Rounds 3–4: Repeat Round 2.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around. Sl st to first sc. (66 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next 2 sts, shell st in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first sc. (11 shells)
👑 Child Size (17.5”)
Ribbed Band:
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Make 54 rows for a 17.5” circumference.
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With 5.5 mm hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in BL of next 3 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (5 sts)
Rows 3–54: Repeat Row 2.
Join the short ends with a tapestry needle to form the band.
Body of Crown:
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Sl st to first hdc. (54 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop of each st around. Sl st to first hdc. (54 sts)
Round 3: Repeat Round 2.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in 3rd loop of each st around. Sl st to first sc. (54 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk next 2 sts, shell st in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat around. Sl st to first sc. (9 shells)
🌸 Finishing Touches
Fasten off and weave in all ends securely. For extra sparkle, you can sew on pearls, small beads, or rhinestones at the top of each crown point.
This Princess Crown makes a perfect handmade gift or party favor. Create it in pastel pinks, soft lilacs, shimmering silver, or even metallic gold yarn for a true royal look.
At the end of this article, you can download the free PDF pattern and start creating your very own royal accessory today!
The Princess Crown Crochet Pattern is not only beautiful but also practical and easy to customize. With its mix of texture and elegance, this project will make any girl feel like royalty. Whether for playtime, birthdays, or costume fun, it’s a crown worthy of every princess.
