my first tutorial!
it's getting chilly, and i thought a headband would be nice to keep my ears warm this winter.
and it has a bow, so that's even better!

it was pretty simple to make, and i like it so much, i thought i would share. it would be a nice afternoon project for a novembery day.
(note: this pattern is intended for personal use only, thank you!)
made in three pieces. the headband, bow, and middle. all worked in single crochet.
supplies:
worsted weight yarn (i used caron simply soft in peach)
5.5 mm crochet hook (or size to fit gauge: 10 sc = 3 inches; 13 rows = 3 inches )
scissors
three buttons
bigger needle (for weaving in yarn ends)
smaller needle (for sewing buttons)
thread or yarn (for sewing buttons,depending on button size used)
stitches used:
chain (ch)
single crochet (sc)
slip stitch (sl st)
finished size: 22 inches long, 4 inches wide
headband:

first make 71 chains (note: i crochet fairly loosely, so if 71 chains is not long enough to fit around your head, just make as you need here)

row 1: sc into 2rd ch from the hook,

sc in each ch across (70 sc).

row 2: ch 1, and turn,

sc into first sc from previous row, and in each across. (70 sc)

rows 3-17: repeat row 2, 15 more times. (or until desired width) fasten off.
headband will measure 22 inches long, and 4 inches wide.
(don't worry if it's not quite the length, it stretches once you wear it)
bow:
(note: bow is worked back and forth in joined rows, not in the round.
so at the end of each row, you will join the last sc to the first sc with a sl st, and then turn around and go back the way you came for the next row)

make 30 chains, and connect to first chain with a slip stitch to form a circle.

row 1: ch 1, turn and sc into each chain around (30 sc),

slip stitch into 1st sc to join.

row 2: ch 1, turn, and sc into slip stich just made, and in next 29 scs from previous row. (30 scs) and sl st to 1st sc to join.

repeat row 2, 7 times. (or to desired size) fasten off.
the middle:

make 4 chains.

row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across. (3 sc)

row 2: ch 1, turn, and sc in each sc from previous row. (3 sc)

rows 3-10: repeat row 2, 8 more times.

bow will measure 4 inches long and 3 inches wide. and the middle will measure 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
assembly:

lay headband out, and place bow and the middle on top. (more to one side)
tighten the middle around both the bow and headband until it connects in the back,

and sew tightly in the back with the bigger needle. (put a few stitches through the headband and bow, so it doesn't slide around)

sew the buttons on one end of the headband. if your buttons are smaller, use thread and the smaller needle. otherwise use yarn and weave in the ends.
(now you can button to the opposite end of the headband using the spaces between the scs as button holes, wherever it fits you best)

weave in all the yarn ends.
be cozy!
-l
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Thanks for posting this tutorial! This Is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteAfter I finish my circle scarf I think I'm going to have to do this.
Ps. You have AMAZING hair. I love everything about it!
This is the cutest thing ever!
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adding pom poms as they did in one of their designs would also be a nice variation.
I'm not sure if they inspired your design or if you thought of it on your own but I thought it was pretty neat!
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DeleteI wanted to buy headband like this but now maybe I can do i myself:) thank you
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ReplyDeletethe yarn is caron simply soft in peach!
Love this pattern! So easy and quick. Made it in black and love! may I share the pattern on my blog?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pattern! Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame it's coming up to summer here :( I'm bookmarking this though for me to make next autumn ready for our winter - it looks lovely :D
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thank you so much for this tutorial!! i just took up crochet and this was the perfect beginner project for me. i love it so much that i'm going to make a few more in different colors and am excited to try a big oversized bow for one of them. i shared some pics of my headband on my blog if you'd like to check it out! xoxo
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the pattern. i just made one in christmas colors, and it turned out great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Thank you so much for posting this! I've been wanting to make a cute headband like this for a while but most patterns are too complicated for me :]
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ReplyDeletei made a bunch as gifts, and they turned out so cute i blogged about them! :)
totally adorable, thank youuu!
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So cute! About how long would you estimate this project took you?
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ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Going on a long car trip tomorrow... now i know what i'll be making! Love your hair!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Thanks for posting. My niece called me and told me about you headband. I am going to make one for my granddaughter. So cute!!! I can't wait to make one.
ReplyDeleteFor row 1 in the headband is it 2nd chain from hook or 3rd?
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DeleteI love this headband!!! I have the same question as the person above. In the first row is it 2nd chain from hook or 3rd? My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was 12. I have 3 granddaughter's ages 13, 5 and 3. I want to make this for them. Thank You so much. Denise bella441c@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI love it. Simple and great instruction!
This headband is adorable! How did you braid your hair like that?? A tutorial for that would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsi! Thank you for the lovely pattern. I can't wait to start on this headband tonight. Could you email me? I have a concern about a picture on this blog. DLE3685@gmail.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this pattern! I will get started on it tonight, and definitely sharing your link on my blog! I look all over the web for wearable crochet ideas and I'm glad I found this one!
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I just wanted to let you know that there is a girl on Facebook that is using your photo as her profile picture for her crochet page. She also sells headbands made from this free pattern and says it is her pattern. I am not sure if you are aware of this. Her name is Miranda Bone and her site is: Crochettopia from Jacksonville, NC. (https://m.facebook.com/?refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F&_rdr#!/profile.php?id=201580289922417&__user=558694065)
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ReplyDeleteLOVE this pattern, this is actually what inspired me to learn to crochet! It's super cute and incredibly simple. I made a few of my own adjustments (I omitted the buttons and just bound the ends together) but it ended up looking almost exactly like yours, color and all! I literally just finished it, and I can't wait to wear it tomorrow! Thank you SO much! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am so making one of these tomorrow. My sister-in-law posted it to facebook for me to see. I love it. Wish I could send you a picture when I get done. Thanks for the pattern.
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ReplyDeleteWhat are the buttons for, fastening it? If so, how do you do that?
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Your instructions and pictures were very helpful... buttons were an easier feat that I though they would be.
soooooo cute :) thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper simple and super sweet... I love this pattern! Hope you won't mind me linking up tomorrow at Tangled Happy. I think our readers will love this one too! :)
ReplyDeleteThe project was easy to made and simply. Love it
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ReplyDeletePRETTY THANKS
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE this pattern! thank you so much for sharing. I made mine in grey w/ pink bow. I love your hair you should definitely do a tutorial on that!
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Is the headband folded and stitched together?
ReplyDeletesee second to last pic and comment. you sew on buttons and use the spaces between sc for button holes. kinda makes it adjustable
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ReplyDeleteHeadbands are a favorite among women when it comes to hair accessories. Women with round faces should buy a headband that is high or has a peak. This will make their face thinner.
ReplyDeletelove this look so easy
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ReplyDeleteI made this in about 2 hours, Wow it was very easy to follow and it turned out great.... thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern! Thank you! Made one for my daughter. She loves it!
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Love the Headband pattern! Thank you! Made one for my daughter. She loves it!
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