Now, according to Kimberly Crowther's "Headband and a Button" tutorial, this is the pattern you should follow. However, I found that a few changes had to made in order to create a headband that looked just right (My problem could also be that I was using Super Bulky yarn rather than Worsted Weight...#firstworldproblems). Anywho, my "thoughts" are below each step in italics.
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Materials //
Crochet Hook // H/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
I used hooks from K to N to complete this headband.
I used hooks from K to N to complete this headband.
Yarn Weight // (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
I used a little over half a skein of Lion Brand: Hometown USA brand Super Bulky yarn.
I used a little over half a skein of Lion Brand: Hometown USA brand Super Bulky yarn.
Additional Materials //
- Needle and Thread
- Large Button (My button was about 2"-3" wide)
Pattern //
Ch 75
ROUND 1 // sc in next ch from hook, sc in each ch across.
3 sc in last ch.
Working along bottom of chs, sc in each ch across.
3 sc in last ch, sl st to first sc. Ch 3. (154 sc)
ROUND 2 // Repeat ROUND 1 using dc in each sc st. Note | Each round will gain stitches. Continue to work 3 crochets in end stitches.
ROUND 3 // Repeat ROUND 1 using hdc in each dc st.
Continue working ROUNDS using hdc until desired thickness.
FINISHING // Fasten off and weave in ends. To connect, overlap ends 1-2 inches or desired fit size. Sew button and edges together.
Ch 75
(I chained 55-60ish. One thing to keep in mind is that you add length with each round so make a chain that at least reaches around your head)
ROUND 1 // sc in next ch from hook, sc in each ch across.
3 sc in last ch.
Working along bottom of chs, sc in each ch across.
3 sc in last ch, sl st to first sc. Ch 3. (154 sc)
(When I got the the part where you work along the bottom, I actually worked the "tail" into the stitching so I didn't have to weave it in later.)
ROUND 2 // Repeat ROUND 1 using dc in each sc st. Note | Each round will gain stitches. Continue to work 3 crochets in end stitches.
(My only problem with her "note" is that the three sc didn't allow my headband to lay flat so I improvised. I added about 3 or more dcs at each end and even more the following round)
ROUND 3 // Repeat ROUND 1 using hdc in each dc st.
Continue working ROUNDS using hdc until desired thickness.
(For this round I actually used sc again because the headband would have been to wide with the type of yarn I used. Again, I added more sc at each end. If I remember right, I sc twice in 4-5 dcs at each end of the headband. The key is to get your headband to lay flat.)
FINISHING // Fasten off and weave in ends. To connect, overlap ends 1-2 inches or desired fit size. Sew button and edges together.
...And enjoy!
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