Flower Headband

I love this pattern, the headband is so cute and stylish.  I recently made 15 of the above blue, yellow and white one for my high school alma mater Cheerleading squad (Go Wardens!)  I love how they turned out.  The original pattern I used had a tie method for securing it and another was to add a button loop that extended off the headband.  I adapted the pattern and made two button holes as a part of the headband making it adjustable to fit each individual.  As you can see there are endless possibilities for color combinations with this pattern.

Here is the link for the pattern I used: Crochet Headband Pattern
(You can find the pattern for the flowers I use in an upcoming post here: Flower Pattern. I use the same flower pattern for just about all my projects, they are quick and simple, yet look nice and full.)

However here is the whole adapted pattern I created using the above link with added button holes:

Introduction

This headband can be made in a fairly short amount of time with less than 1 ½ ounces of yarn. The ties allow it to be adjustable to different size heads, as well as reduce the bulky feel. The possibilities to customize it are endless!

Materials List

1 ½ oz (40 g) any worsted weight yarn
4.25 mm hook

Yarn needle

Finished Size

approx 3 inches wide before edging; approx 17 inches not including ties

Gauge

Approx. 4 stitches per inch

Approx. 4 rows per inch

Notes

This looks nice with a variegated yarn. Any stitch could be used to vary the look. When determining the exact size of your headband, take into account whether your chosen stitch has much stretch or not.

The Pattern

Pattern:

Ch 4

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across, ch 1, turn

Row 2: (2 sc) in 1st st, sc 1, (2 sc) in last ch, ch 1, turn

Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn

Row 4: (2 sc) in 1st st, sc to next to last st, (2 sc) in last st, ch 1, turn

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have 13 stitches. Work one row of plain sc, ch 1, turn. Now you are ready to begin your pattern. Feel free to insert any stitch pattern.

Pattern Row: dc in first stitch, *skip 1 stitch, work (sc, dc) in next stitch; repeat from * until there are two stitches remaining. skip 1 stitch, sc in the turning chain of the previous row, ch 1, turn

Work your pattern until it reaches approximately 12 inches from the start of your pattern (do not count the sc). See notes section about different stitches. If your stitch stretches a lot (like sc rib), you may want to work less than 12 inches. If your stitch doesn’t stretch much, you may want more, depending on the size of your head. The examples stretch some, so I made the pattern section 12 inches. (12 inches seemed way to small for me so I added quite a bit more I just did it until it fit comfortably around my head which ends up being about 15-16 inches of the pattern section)

When you finish your pattern stitches, continue:

Row 1 (of decresases): Sc dec 2 st, sc to last 2 st, sc dec, ch 1, turn (11 sts)

Row 2: sc across, ch 1, turn (11 sts)

Row 3 (of decresases): Sc dec 2 st, sc next 2 sts, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc next 2 sts, sc dec, ch 1, turn (9 sts) (The ch 3 will create your first button hole)

Row 4: sc across, ch 1, turn (9 sts)

Row 5 (of decresases): Sc dec 2 st, sc to last 2 st, sc dec, ch 1, turn (7 sts)

Row 6: sc across, ch 1, turn (7 sts)

Row 7 (of decresases): Sc dec 2 st, ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc dec, ch 1, turn (5 sts)

Row 8: sc across, ch 1, turn (5 sts)

Row 9 (of decresases): Sc dec 2 st, sc next st, sc dec, ch 1, turn

Row 10: sc across, ch 1, turn

Now you are ready to do the sc border and ties. READ THE ENTIRE NEXT SECTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

Ch 1, sc around the headband. Sc 3 in corners. When you get back to where you started, join to the first sc with a slip stitch. You may want to ss once more for extra stability. Fasten off and weave in ends.  Sew on button.