LOVELY AND SIMPLE HEADWEAR
In this blog, we will work on three little
pieces of headwear – most have been done before – but I’ve tried a little new
twist and tweak here. So come along and
let’s whip out some cute, and simple headwear.
With Christmas just around the corner, methinks
these are cute accessories to make as gifts – and these are not just for
Christmas time
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Materials used : Today I’ve used some locally available 4 ply acrylic yarn with a 3.5
mm crochet hook ; hair barrette ; headband or rubber band ; or tic-tac clip ; fabric glue ; embroidery needle ; beads and bling
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Abbreviations used :
ch : chain ch-sp : chain space
sp : space rep : Repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
dc : Double crochet
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
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
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
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 your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
For most of these patterns, you can use it as a
hanging toy ornament off your tree. All you need to do is attach a length of
chain off one side. If you attach it to
a rubber band ; or tic-tac clip, then you get a neat hair clip. Have fun.
1.
SPIRAL HAIR BOW TIE
For our first pattern, I found this
cute spiral hair tie. I have made this
spiral pattern before as extensions from a beanie / cap, and looking at this photograph, I got an idea. When I showed this photograph (below) to a friend, she found a pattern link for it, so get this at (https://in.pinterest.com/source/crazysockscrochet.blogspot.com/)
For our spiral hair tie, we are
going to make the hair tie and attach it to a rubber band. That way, you will always have a nice bow
and perfect spirals falling off it.
Start : with
an fsc chain that is long enough for you to make a bow. It does not matter how long or short you want
the hanging tie bits. Ch 1, and Turn.
Now before you proceed, make a neat bow in the
centre of this long fsc chain that you have made, such that you have a perfect
bow in the centre and two long hanging bits on the side.
Mark the ends of the hanging bits (i.e the part that comes out from under the bow. Look at the photograph to see what I mean)
Mark the ends of the hanging bits (i.e the part that comes out from under the bow. Look at the photograph to see what I mean)
Depending on how spirally you want your tie,
work 3 or 4 hdc per fsc as instructed.
Row 1 : 3
hdc in the 1st fsc and in each fsc till 3 fsc before the marked fsc
;
sc in each fsc till 3 fsc after the next marked
fsc ;
3 hdc in each fsc till end.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To put together :
Make your bow back again, and attach it to the rubber band through the centre
of the bow. Ensure that the bow is
properly fastened and will not come off if pulled by a child – this will ensure
that the bow is always perfect, no matter what!
2.
SCINTILLATING SNOWFLAKE
For this pattern, visit Sarah
London’s blog at https://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2010/12/19/simple-snowflake/
Add in a few beads or bling and
watch it come alive!
Once you have completed making the cute lil snowflake, all you do is attach a tic-tac clip onto the back of it, and clip it onto your hair to show off on social media :)
3.
HEARTS HAIR BOW
For this pattern, visit http://rebelskein.blogspot.in/2015/10/hello-rebels-let-me-just-start-by.html
Have fun creating something oh, so cute! .. and
I hope the recipient loves it too.
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Here are some of my other headwear creations. Have fun with these patterns too
.. and some home use / miscellaneous free patterns
