Hook: J – 10/6.00mm
1. Beginning CH 2 on boot cuff does not count as a stitch, but will recede and become a Mock BP HDC
2. Beginning CH 3 Counts as a DC during Cross Stitch Rows
3. Beginning CH 1 Counts as a SC during the SC rows
Special Stitches: Cross Stitch = Skip ST, DC in nxt ST; Cross back going in front of DC just made, and DC in skipped ST
Scallop = 4 DC in nxt ST
join w/ = join with;
SLP ST = Slip Stitch;
CH = Chain;
SC = Single Crochet;
HDC = Half Double Crochet;
DC = Double Crochet;
FP HDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet
BP HDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
SC DEC = Single Crochet Decrease (Insert hook, pull up a loop, with remaining loops on hook, insert hook in nxt ST and pull up a loop, yarn over hook and pull through all loops on hook)
nxt = Next; * * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch, or around the post of the next stitch to complete the sequence
Color guide for sizes
Tween to ex small
Small to Medium
Large to EX. Large
Color guide for sizes
Tween to ex small Small to Medium Large to EX. Large
Row 2: CH 2 turn; HDC in 1st ST; *FP HDC in nxt ST; BP HDC in nxt ST* Repeat 19 20 21 x more; HDC in last ST ( 2 HDC, 20 21 22 FP HDC 20 21 22 BP HDC)
Row 3-9: Repeat Row 2 Do not end off at Row 9 (If you would like a wider headband, add more rows here) (Tapered extensions follow)
Measurements before extensions 12.5 13.5 14.5 length / width 3” to 3.5”
Extension 1 Note: Pull the turning CH 1 tightly to help avoid the bump on the sides of the extension
Row 1: CH 1; SC 10 x across to opposite corner; CH 1 turn
Row 2: SC in each ST across; CH 1 Turn
Row 3: SC DEC, SC in nxt st (6x); SC DEC; CH 1 Turn
Row 4: SC DEC, SC in nxt st (4x); SC DEC; CH 1 Turn
Row 5: SC DEC, SC in nxt st (2x); SC DEC; CH 1 Turn
Row 6: SC DEC (2x) end off. Complete second extension
Extension 2 (this extension has a button loop at the end)
Row 1: Attach yarn at corner, CH 1; SC 10 x across to opposite corner; CH 1 turn
Row 2: SC in each ST across; CH 1 Turn
Row 3: SC DEC, SC in nxt st (6x); SC DEC; CH 1 Turn
Row 4: SC DEC, SC in nxt st (4x); SC DEC; CH 1 Turn
Row 5: SC DEC, SC in nxt st (2x); SC DEC; CH 1 Turn
Row 6: SC DEC; CH 3; SC DEC; Do not end off, as you will continue with edging, CH 1 and continue to edging base.
Edging Base
SC around entire Headband, smoothing out the rough or bumpy edges on the extensions, and executing 3 SC in the button loop, Join w/ SLP ST to beginning SC, then proceed with edging of your choice.
Simple Ripple edging 1
CH1, SLP ST in nxt ST, Complete around the entire edge of Headband. end off and weave in ends.
Scalloped edging 2 (See Special Stitches for Scallop stitch)
CH 1, Continue to SC down the extension until you reach the ribbed section of headband. When you reach the ribbed section
*Skip ST; Scallop, Skip ST, SC* Repeat between * * until you reach the opposite extension, then continue to SC around the extension until you reach the opposite side of the ribbed section continue
Finished Measurements
Triple Rose Flower
If you want a simple flower, end off after Round 2.
Rnd. 1: CH 1; *SC in ring, CH 4* repeat 4 x more; join w/SLP ST in 1st SC (5 arches)
Rnd. 2: Holding flower facing you, in 1st CH 4 arch and in each arch; (SC, HDC, DC (3x), HDC, SC); join w/SLP ST in beg. SC
Rnd. 3: ch2, take CH behind petals, working behind petals SC around the post of SC, or the base of the arches, (CH 4, SC around the post of nxt SC) repeat sequence around, join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (5 arches)
Rnd.4: CH 1; (SC, HDC, 2 DC, 2 TRBL, 2 DC , HDC, SC) in each CH 4 arch, join w/SLP ST to top of SC, in first petal
Rnd.5: CH 2, take this chain behind last row of petals, SC around post of SC or base of beginning arches,
Rnd.6: CH 1; (SC, HDC, DC, CH 1, TRBL (4x), CH1, DC, HDC, SC)
in each CH 5 loop; join w/SLP ST to top of SC, in first petal. End off and pull threads to the back tie securely, and leave tail to sew onto the headband positioned so it will be above your eyebrow.This pattern is protected by copyright© KrissysWonders 2014/2015. Do not sell, alter or redistribute this pattern in any way or form. You have my permission to sell your finished product, but you are responsible for the finished product. You can find more exciting patterns atwww.krissyswonders/etsy.com
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Thank you all so much for being an encouragement to me, and I am so happy to share this pattern with you! If you are wondering about the beadwork on the headband? I will be posting a pattern for 2.00 with a detailed tutorial on how to add beads to your headband, and the pattern will include both the headband, boot cuffs on Ravelry.
I am thrilled to discover you!!! The free patterns are all different from those I have seen on other sites! Interesting and pretty. I may not make all of them, but I am looking forward to getting more in the future. Thanks! Barbara Morgan
Thank you Barbara! I appreciate this so much!