You wouldn’t believe the excitement I felt when I stumbled upon the Minnie Mouse headband crochet pattern online. Oh, the joy of turning yarn into a beloved Disney character! This one’s a real heart-melter, friends—especially for those of us who’ve grown up with the iconic mouse and her unmistakable bow.
So, here’s the scoop. It’s a snappy little project with two round, perky ears and that signature red polka dot bow—classic! Grab your trusty hook and some soft, black yarn to begin the magical transformation. Work in the round to shape those iconic ears, being mindful not to twist your stitches (been there, done that—it’s a doozy). Then, with a flourish of red, crochet the bow; a dash of white yarn for the polka dots brings it to life like a cherry on top of a sundae. Lastly, attach everything to a comfortable headband base—voila! You’ve got an accessory that’s sure to charm the socks off any Disney enthusiast.
Remember, the beauty is in the details. A little overstitch here, a slight tweak in the tension there, and those ears will stand up like they’re listening to Mickey’s every word. Personally, I find it utterly satisfying to see the pattern take shape, stitch by stitch, knowing that I’m creating a little piece of magic.
Wear it to the parks, gift it to a mini Disney fan, or keep it as a delightful addition to your own collection.
Designer: Sveta Firefly
Materials
- Yarn 100% cotton 50g/220m
- Black, white, red colors
- 1.00 mm crochet hook
- Copper wire insulated (diameter in insulation 3 mm)
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Super glue
Abbreviations
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
2dc inc – 2 dc in the same stitch
2dc dec – 2 dc together in one stitch
2ch for lifting – 2 chains for lifting, doesn’t count as a stitch
Bow
Rnd 1: 4 ch
Rnd 2: 2ch for lifting, 4 dc (4)
Rnd 3: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 2 dc, 2 dc inc (6)
Rnd 4: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 4 dc, 2 dc inc (8)
Rnd 5: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 6 dc, 2 dc inc (10)
Rnd 6: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 8 dc, 2 dc inc (12)
Rnd 7: 2ch for lifting, 12 dc (12) (2 rows)
Rnd 8: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 8 dc, 2 dc dec (10)
Rnd 9: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 6 dc, 2 dc dec (8)
Rnd 10: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 4 dc, 2 dc dec (6)
Rnd 11: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 2 dc, 2 dc dec (4)
Rnd 12: 2ch for lifting, 4 dc (4)
Rnd 13: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 2 dc, 2 dc inc (6)
Rnd 14: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 4 sc, 2 dc inc (8)
Rnd 15: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 6 dc, 2 dc inc (10)
Rnd 16: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc inc, 8 dc, 2 dc inc (12)
Rnd 17: 2ch for lifting, 12 dc (12) (2 rows)
Rnd 18: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 8 dc, 2 dc dec (10)
Rnd 19: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 6 dc, 2 dc dec (8)
Rnd 20: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 4 dc, 2 dc dec (6)
Rnd 21: 2ch for lifting, 2 dc dec, 2 dc, 2 dc dec (4)
Cut off the yarn, leaving the end of the yarn for sewing.
Embroider circles with a white yarn.
Sew the ends of the bow.
Wrap the middle of the bow with thread several times. Fasten the end of the yarn and hide.
Minny’s Ears
Crochet with a black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6, 2 sl st (42)
Crochet the 8th round with the crab stitches. Crochet two details.
Cut a wire 9 cm long, apply a little glue on the wire and wrap it with a black yarn.
Sew on the ears to the headband.
Sew on a bow to the headband.