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.
While you're here, learn how to make a crochet hook bandolier!

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!
:-)








Thank you for this great tutorial! Soo cute!!
ReplyDeleteSure! :)
DeleteI need a pretty headband today... I bet I can make this on my lunch break... Thank you!
ReplyDeleteKim
http://loopsoflavender.blogspot.com/
Sure! Thanks for visiting :)
DeleteNice "Secret Princess" crown.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize until now that it does look like a crown! Guess Princess Polka Dot needs a few :)
DeleteWhat size headband do you start out with? The picture makes it look like those small kind, but that wouldn't work.
ReplyDeleteHullo,
DeleteI didn't use a headband, just attached yarn to a hair elastic and made a foundation chain to start. :)
Caiti
How clever! Thanks for the tutorial. :)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! Thanks for visiting!
Deletevery cute! thank you so much for sharing! can't wait to make it!
ReplyDeletetrish @ tales from...
Certainly! Your blog is lovely :)
DeleteCaiti
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?
ReplyDeleteHello,
DeleteThe 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
Thank you so much for clarifying!
ReplyDeleteSure! :)
DeleteI've made two so far!! Very simple but cute!! Thanks for the pic tut! ")
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
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