Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Crochet Projects: Warm Headband

Before it gets too warm outside (and yay, spring seems to finally be around the corner!), I better share a few more of the cold-weather accessories I made this winter. This headband has already seen a lot of use- it's perfect for quick walks or longer cross-country ski trips, especially to wear with a pony tail. The back is tapered so you can move your head around without the headband slipping too much.

This was my first attempt at creating my own pattern. Now as I sit to write it down, I realize that it might have been helpful to take notes along the way. Anyway, here is what I'm pretty sure I did. If you need clarifications, feel free to leave a comment!

Warm Headband with Button
Small amt. Super Bulky yarn (I used the leftovers from my cowl, Michael's brand Loops and Threads yarn)
Size J (6mm) crochet hook
One large button
Embroidery floss
Embroidery needle

Ch 6
1 dc in third ch from hook, then 1 dc in each remaining ch. (6 sts total)
Ch 2 and turn.

1 dc in first st, 1 dc in each st across
Ch 2 and turn.

1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each st
Ch. 1 and turn

2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 2 st, 2 sc in last st
Ch 1 and turn

1 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across
Ch 1 and turn

2 sc in first st, 1 sc across, 2 sc in last st
Ch 1 and turn

1 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across
Ch 1 and turn
Repeat this row for about 38 rows, or until piece's ends just touch around your head.

sc2tog in first 2 sts, 1 sc across, sc last 2 sts tog
Ch 1 and turn

1 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across
Ch 1 and turn

sc2tog in first 2 sts, 1 sc across, sc last 2 sts tog
Ch 2 and turn

1 dc in first st, 1 dc in each st across
Ch 2 and turn

1 dc in first st, 1 dc in each st across
Ch 2 and turn

1 dc in first st, 1 dc in each st across
Bind off.

Now sew on a button to one end using the embroidery floss and embroidery needle.

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