Saturday 21 March 2020

BEADED HAIR NET - 6

 Sweet Nothings Crochet free crochet pattern blog, free crochet pattern for a beaded hair net bun, photo of my 6th beaded hair net
BEADED HAIR NET - 6

As I said yesterday, most patterns are a combination of ideas , so once again today, using 7 beads, here’s a new pattern with a slight twist on an earlier one.  This pattern works well when you are using a thinner yarn and want a slightly closed finish for the centre portion, but yet want something light and lacy.
For my earlier hair net creations, please check under the Headwear label.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used (Indian) Anchor  knitting cotton yarn with a 2.5 mm crochet hook ; a 4” cardboard round cut-out ; a elastic or rubber band that goes around the pony tail of your child (so say about 2.5 - 3” with a good stretch), 6 or 7 beads for the centre.
General yarn info : Today’s yarn are not specific for this pattern.  You could use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Red ros ; Red rose metallic or   unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

Difficulty level : Intermediate.

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

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

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

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Double crochet 2-tog : dc 2-tog :  [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 2 times (3 lps on hk) ;
{yo, draw through 2 lps on hk} 2 times.  One dc 2-tog made.
This video tutorial at https://youtu.be/1_oPlUfN5eg shows you how to use the dc 2-tog to decrease. 
Sometimes we work the dc 2-tog in the same stitch, to use as a decorative stitch.
Visit this video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCQOBc83Vxo

How to work with beads in crochet : Check out this video at https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0

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

Abbreviations used :
sc : single crochet        dc : Double crochet
ch : chain                     ch-sp : chain space
sp : space                    rep : Repeat
hk : hook                      lp (s) : loop(s)
yo : yarn over              sl-st : slip stitch     
dc 2-tog : Double crochet 2-together
hdc : Half double crochet

Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rounds with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for video tutorials of all the stitches used in today’s pattern.
Please read through the full sheet before you pick up your hook n yarn.

For today’s pattern we’re going to have a few general notes.
This hair net can fit almost all bun sizes. 
The final size is about 4” and this should work for a tiny to medium sized bun. For an extra large bun, you just need to work a few more rounds.

Instructions  (Using US terminology)
I have used 6 beads in one color and 1 bead in contrast color.
You could use all 7 beads in one color as well.

To start :  pass your yarn through the 6 beads in similar color and join / knot the yarn together, leaving about 4-5” yarn tail at the end. 
Tie a tight knot. Do not cut. 
Now pass the yarn through the last contrast bead. 
Fit that bead into the centre hole created by the first 6 beads. 
Pass the yarn around the beads on the opposite side and then under the beads to tie tightly.
Now you have seven beads all neatly secured. 
You can fasten off and cut off that starting yarn. 
I suggest you leave a longish bit of yarn and stick this down securely.


How to add beads for a hair net : In case this video does not come on, go to  https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I

Now what we are going to do is work with the long length of yarn and work sts in between the beads. 
You have six beads, so there are six spaces and that’s where we start.  For convenience, I’m going to call this just a space.

Round 1 : work 3 dc in the 1st sp ;
(ch 1, 3 dc in the next sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 1 and join to the 1st st.

Round 2 : Increase round :
sl-st into the 1st ch-1 sp ; sc in the same 1st ch-sp ;
*(ch 3, sk next dc, sc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) once ; ch 3, sc in the same dc* ;
rep *to* all around ;
ch 1 + dc and join to the 1st st.
You are now in the centre of that last ch-3 sp and will start next round right here. 
Place marker for convenience.

In case you are not happy with this finish, go ahead and work ch-3 and join to the 1st st.  Remember though, that you will need to sl-st into the 1st ch-3 sp to start each round.

In our following round we will work a dc 2-tog. 
Please check the top of this blog for a video tutorial if needed.

Round 3 : dc 2-tog in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
(dc 2-tog in the next ch-3 sp ;
ch 3, dc 2-tog in the same ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
dc 2-tog in the next / 1st ch-3 sp
ch 1 + dc and join to the 1st st.

In the following round we will work ch-3 sps all around. 
Now we will use the ch-3 sp from Round 3, and we will work in the space between the dc 2-tog that are next to one another as well.

Round 4 : sc in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
(ch 3, sc in the sp between the next 2 sts ;
ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 1 + dc and join to the 1st st.

Round 5 : sc in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
(ch 3, sc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) all around ;
ch 1 + dc and join to the 1st st.

Rounds 6 – 9 : Rep Round 5.

Check the diameter of your circle. 
You should have about 4 – 4 ½” for a small bun. 
If not, then work one round of increase and then one or two rounds without increase.  Remember to keep checking diameter.

Now comes the fun part.  We need to attach on the elastic.
So hold your elastic against that last round, and work sc all around looping it around your elastic as well as the bun stitches.

2nd Last round : We work 2 sc in each ch-sp all around and join with a sl-st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Note that when working with elastic, you will need to stretch the elastic a bit and ease your stitches around as you work. 

Last Round : (with elastic)
In case this video on how to work with elastic, does not come on, go to https://youtu.be/T5Qc3q2N0ds

Right then.. here's what we're doing : Hold the elastic near the first st, and work the first stitch into both the elastic and your hair net.
Work 1 sc in each sc all around, stretching the elastic gently as you work all around.
Join to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing :
Remember to turn your hair net over and fasten off that first starting yarn and glue all ends down.
As this is a hair net and the last round needs stretch, remember to glue just the end of that final yarn. 
Do not glue too long a length, as it reduces stretch.

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