I thought I'd share this lovely little gem with you just in case you wanted to try it for yourself!

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. 

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.

Additional Materials //

• Needle and Thread
• Large Button (My button was about 2"-3" wide)

Pattern //

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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© Amanda Lanae Waugh 2013 - 2014 All photographs taken by Stephen Rothrock and/or Amanda Waugh. Please do not copy or use without permission. All patterns are copyrighted under their original owner. Please give credit where credit it due.

Disclaimer: If you like my work/comments on a particular pattern and wish to share or use it, please credit it me and comment below. My original patterns are free to use unless stated otherwise; however, I only ask that you credit myself. Please do not sell my patterns, but you are encouraged to sell or gift garments made from the pattern. Thank you.

What I'm famous for...

I love headbands! Beanies usually don't fit my small head very well so I began crocheting headbands in an attempt to find something that fit better. This pattern is my version of most common headband patterns. I can't really say I own the real pattern but this is the one I usually use.

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Materials Used //

• 1 Skein of yarn of at least 60-70 yds worth of yarn (I prefer super bulky labeled "6") // My favorite yarn for this project is Lion Brand: Hometown USA.
• Size K (10 1/2 or 6.5 mm) OR size N (15 or 10mm) crochet hook.I tend to choose the hook based on the yarn type as well as my stitch size preference. In fact,  I made one the other day with a P sized hook. You decide which is best and let me know how it goes!

PATTERN  //

Base Row //

Chain 50-60 (I usually measure it to my head and make it long enough so a few stitches overlap) The length will vary depending on your head size. This number of stitches is your base row.

Chain 3 more stitches (this is your first "double crochet"). Don't include these three in your base row stitch count.

Row 1 //

DC into 4th stitch from hook.

DC all the way to the end (count as you go to make sure your DCs match your base row number).

Chain 3 and turn.

Row 2 //

DC into 4th stitch and continue to the end. Don't forget to match the number of DCs with your base stitch number again.

Repeat Row 2 until you have the desired width. I usually crochet 4-6 rows total.

Finish //

When you're finished. Weave in the ends and sew on your buttons using matching yarn of your color choice.

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© Amanda Lanae Waugh 2013 - 2014 All photographs taken by Stephen Rothrock and/or Amanda Waugh. Please do not copy or use without permission. All patterns are copyrighted under their original owner. Please give credit where credit it due.

Disclaimer: If you like my work/comments on a particular pattern and wish to share or use it, please credit it me and comment below. My original patterns are free to use unless stated otherwise; however, I only ask that you credit myself. Please do not sell my patterns, but you are encouraged to sell or gift garments made from the pattern. Thank you.