Sunday, January 13, 2013

Scalloped Headbands {FREE Crochet Pattern of the Month}


Hullo peeps!

I am very pleased to introduce a new series! I will be offering a FREE crochet pattern each month, hence the very clever name "Pattern of the Month". There are several ways to subscribe in the sidebar at right so you don't miss out :-)

Now, on to the first pattern! 

I am in the process of growing out my hair. I love having it short, but I miss my up dos (and by up dos I mean unimaginative ponytails). I needed something to catch the shorter layers in front, so I made these scalloped headbands. They are easy and quick!


You'll need yarn in the color of your choice, a size G hook, and a hair elastic.



Abbreviations are as follows:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sk = skip

First attach your hair elastic like this:


Now ch 48 more.

Then attach your foundation chain to the hair elastic again like this:

Turn. *Skip 1 ch, sc 6 times in next ch, skip 1 ch, sl st in next ch*. Repeat from * to * to end.

 Sl st in final ch. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Voila!

Ze obligatory action shots:



And ze close up:


I made these in a whole bunch of colors with yarn leftover from my rainbow scarf. Hopefully they'll discourage me from chopping all my hair off again.

Of course, they would also look adorable with a pixie cut ...

Hmm.
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UPDATE: If you're confused about how exactly the elastic is attached to the headband, here's a full picture of them off my noggin :) Hope it helps!


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18 comments:

  1. Thank you for this great tutorial! Soo cute!!

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  2. I need a pretty headband today... I bet I can make this on my lunch break... Thank you!

    Kim

    http://loopsoflavender.blogspot.com/

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  3. Nice "Secret Princess" crown.

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    1. I didn't realize until now that it does look like a crown! Guess Princess Polka Dot needs a few :)

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  4. What size headband do you start out with? The picture makes it look like those small kind, but that wouldn't work.

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    1. Hullo,

      I didn't use a headband, just attached yarn to a hair elastic and made a foundation chain to start. :)

      Caiti

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  5. How clever! Thanks for the tutorial. :)

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  6. very cute! thank you so much for sharing! can't wait to make it!

    trish @ tales from...

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    1. Certainly! Your blog is lovely :)

      Caiti

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  7. Super cute, but I'm a little confused as to you put this in your hair with a small elastic like this. Could you clarify?

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    1. Hello,

      The hair elastic is attached to both ends of the crocheted piece. I have a picture of just the headbands; I'll upload it later today.

      Hopefully that will help! :)

      Caiti

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  8. Thank you so much for clarifying!

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  9. I've made two so far!! Very simple but cute!! Thanks for the pic tut! ")

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