7 Crochet Hair Accessory Ideas for Clips, Pins and Headbands

*Small, quick projects that make any hairstyle look finished.*

A crochet hair clip is one of the fastest projects you can make. Most of them take less than an hour, use a few yards of yarn, and sit on a ready-made clip or pin from a craft store. That is why they work well as gifts, party favors, and small sets.

The seven ideas below show how a simple half-up hairstyle looks with each one. Some are single statement pieces, and some are made in sets of three. All of them suit cotton yarn or fine thread, which keeps them light enough to wear all day.

1. The Pink Bow Clip

A soft pink bow with a small wrapped center sits on a gold snap clip. The bow is flat and rounded, so it lies neatly against the hair.

Bows are the easiest accessory to start with. Pink, cream, black, and burgundy all look good, and a small bow can also go on a headband or a ponytail tie.

2. The Butterfly Clips

Three small butterflies in lavender, cream, and a mix of both are clipped in a row along a half-up twist. The two-color butterfly gives the set some variety.

Butterflies work best in thin cotton, because the open wings show the stitches. A set of three is a nice gift and sells better than a single clip.

3. The Cherry Clips

Pairs of red cherries with green leaves are attached to three gold clips and stacked down the side of the head. The repeated pattern makes a stronger look than one clip alone.

Each cherry is a small ball, so the shape is simple. Stack them in a diagonal line for the best effect.

4. The Cloud Clip

A fluffy white cloud on a gold snap clip. The bumpy texture comes from a plush yarn, which gives the edge a soft, rounded look.

Clouds suit children and pastel outfits. A small blue or pink cloud would also work, and you could pair it with a rainbow charm from the jewelry list.

5. The Mushroom Pins

Three small red mushrooms with cream stems and tiny dots are attached to gold bobby pins. They sit in a loose diagonal near a twisted section of hair.

The cottagecore style is popular, and mushrooms are a good choice for it. The dots are small stitches added at the end, which gives the cap its pattern.

6. The Sunflower Clip

A golden yellow sunflower with a dark brown center rests on a small clip near the temple. The ruffled petals are flat, so the flower stays light.

It suits summer outfits and photographs well outdoors. A green leaf behind it would add color, but the plain version is simple and clean.

7. The Flower Headband

A narrow textured headband carries a row of small pink and white flowers with green leaves along one side. The flowers are made separately and sewn on, so you can change the number and colors.

This is the most involved piece on the list, because the headband needs to fit comfortably. A stretchy stitch or an elastic back helps.

What You Need

Crochet hair accessories usually need three things: cotton yarn or thread, a small hook, and a ready-made finding. Snap clips, alligator clips, and bobby pins all work. Glue or sew the piece firmly to the finding, and let any glue dry fully before wearing.

For yarn, choose cotton or a cotton blend. It holds its shape, does not pill as quickly as soft acrylic, and is gentle on hair.

Make a Set

Hair accessories sell and gift better in sets. A few ideas:

• Garden set: sunflower clip, flower headband, and a mushroom pin trio
• Sweet set: pink bow, cherry clips, and cloud clip
• Dreamy set: butterfly clips with the cloud clip in pastel colors

Which One Would You Make First?

Looking at all seven together, the main lesson is that a small motif and a basic clip are enough. You do not need advanced skills to make something people will wear.

For a first project, I would pick the pink bow. It is flat, quick, and very forgiving, and the finished clip looks professional.

If you enjoyed this list, you might also like our 11 crochet jewelry ideas and how they look when worn, our 10 crochet flower ideas for bouquets, gifts and decor, our 10 cute crochet animal ideas for gifts and collections, and our 6 cute crochet bag ideas you will want to make for more creative accessory, pattern, and color inspiration.

Tell me in the comments which accessory is your favorite, and save this post to your Pinterest board so you can find it later when you are ready to style your next look!