THREE UNIQUE UNICORN HEADBANDS
Not too long ago, I’d made one unicorn headband
with a tiny unicorn stuff toy. Day before
yesterday, I posted a blog with the project I’d worked on for a cuddly, much
larger unicorn stuff toy. These three
headbands were then requested for three lil kids also crazy about unicorns – I mean,
who isn’t enamored by that elusive creature, right?
As you know, I like making something new and
different each time – so while part of the pattern stays the same, there are
differences in each headband.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our lovely Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply acrylic yarns with a 3 mm crochet hook ; metal headband ; embroidery needle
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
Skill level : Easy
to intermediate. Basic sewing skills needed.
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.
Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing :
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
For the basic unicorn ears, horn and curly wurly
insane mane, for all three projects, I have followed the pattern at https://theknottyredhead.wordpress.com/2017/02/21/unicorn-mane-headband/
The last time I’d made this, I too used a
plastic headband to hold the unicorn ears and horn. This time, I’ve used a lighter metal headband
for one of the projects.
I have covered the metal headband with white sc
all through – not just to give it a neater finish but also to give the ears,
horn and mane a space to be neatly attached onto.
For the 2nd headband, I’ve just
attached the ears, horn and mane onto a satin ribbon.
For the 3rd headband, I’ve used the headband
pattern from the monkey amigurumi & headband pattern I’d made before at
Just for another difference, thrown in different
colours when working the mane – so that each child gets a unique combination –
that is still mysterious, cute, colourful and all unicorn!
I’ve included this small foot note that I’d used
for the earlier unicorn headband project – just in case you’ve missed that.. of
course, I do think you may want to check that project as well – just click on the
links at the right hand side of this blog and check the “Labels” to see all the
projects listed.
For the mane : The
designer has given a start count of 77 sts.
What I’d suggest is that you first work that number and see if the
length works for you (with the yarn and hook you’re using, assuming you are not
using the same materials as used by the designer).
In case the length does not work for you, just
go ahead and add as many stitches as you need and then work the 3 hdc as
instructed, and you will still get a superbly curly wurly mane. After all, there is no specified length – and
with girls, longer is probably better and more fun ;)
Oh, I also preferred to work a fsc chain instead
of plain chain. I find that not only do
you get a better stitch to work the hdc into, but also get a better end result
– but then I am always partial to this start
Finally one big Thank You to the Knotty Redhead
for this lovely free pattern. I had
great fun whipping this headband up – hope you have as well.
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