Aaaah love! Love is a many splendid thing, love lifts us up where we belong, all you need is love!
Love hearts are also easy to crochet, so I made a headband/ear warmer using the tapestry technique, and now you can make your own using my pattern! :) One day late for Valentines, but who cares?!
This headband is one size only, for adults. The yarn I used is Lion Brand Woolspun which has quite a bit of stretch to it, so this headband should fit most noggins, but if your head is huge then I'd suggest adding a few extra foundation chains so it can fit around your head comfortably.
You will need:
6.5mm (K) crochet hook
Lion Brand Woolspun Yarn OR a Chunky yarn (5) in two colours
To make the heart pattern in this headband we will be using the crochet tapestry technique. Not only that, but we will be working in BACK LOOPS ONLY. If you are unfamiliar with tapestry crochet, then I highly suggest you practice with a swatch before starting this project! Here is a video explaining how to do the tapestry crochet in back loops via Chabe Patterns:
You can also refer to this photo at any time to make sure your hearts are working up correctly.
Let's get crocheting!
Foundation chain 64sc. Make sure the chain is not twisted, then slip stitch to join to the first sc.
In this pattern we will be referring to the two colours at CA (Colour A) and CB (Colour B).
Row 1: In CA - Chain 1, (does NOT count as sc), 1sc in the same stitch and the next 3 stitches, (change colour to CB on the 3rd sc) 1sc in CB,(change colour back to CA) *8sc in CA (change colour to CB on the eighth sc), 1sc in CB, (change colour to CA) * repeat ** 6 times, sc the remaining stitches of the row (5), slip stitch to the first sc to join.
Row 2: Chain 1, (does NOT count as sc), 1sc in the same stitch and the next 2 stitches, (change colour to CB on the second stitch) 3sc in CB,(change colour back to CA) *6sc in CA (change colour to CB on the sixth sc), 3sc in CB, (change colour to CA) * repeat ** 6 times, sc the remaining stitches of the row (4), slip stitch to the first sc to join.
Row 3: Chain 1, (does NOT count as sc), 1sc in the same stitch and the next stitch, (change colour to CB) 5sc in CB,(change colour back to CA) *4sc in CA (change colour to CB on the 4th stitch), 5sc in CB, (change colour to CA) * repeat ** 6 times, sc the remaining stitches of the row (3), slip stitch to the first sc to join.
Row 4 & 5: Chain 1, (does NOT count as sc), 1sc in the same stitch, (change colour to CB) 7sc in CB,(change colour back to CA) *2sc in CA (change colour to CB on the 2nd stitch), 7sc in CB, (change colour to CA) * repeat ** 6 times, sc the remaining stitches of the row (2), slip stitch to the first sc to join.
Row 6: Chain 1 (does NOT count as sc), 1sc in the same stitch and the next, (change colour to CB) 2sc in CB(change colour back to CA), 1sc in CA (change back to CB), 2sc in CB(change back to CA), *4sc in CA (change colour to CB on the 4th stitch), 2sc in CB(change colour back to CA), 1sc in CA (change back to CB), 2sc in CB(change back to CA)* repeat ** 6 times, sc the remaining stitches of the row (3), slip stitch to the first sc to join.
Row 7: Chain 1 (does NOT count as sc) In back loops only, 1sc in the same stitch and each stitch around. Slip stitch to the first sc to join.
Row 8: (this round we will be making the stitches in BOTH LOOPS, no longer just back loops.) Chain 1 (does NOT count as sc), 1sc in the same stitch and each stitch around. Slip stitch to the first sc to join. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Aaaaand you're done! A cute, cozy headband! I realize I'm a day late for Valentine's, but why can't everyday be Valentine's? Celebrate love, your loved ones and friends every day of your life! You can a headband for yourself, gift them to a loved one or friends and spread the love!
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