DIY // Free Crochet Pattern // Crochet Granny Squared Open Headband.

Hello there! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Here is a completely free and easy crochet headband that was created with Spring in mind!
  Also, be sure to check out, DREAM CROCHET ON YOUTUBE for future free crochet videos!

Ingredients:    
Crochet Hook>> H/8 5.00MM  Craft Scissors   Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used>>1 Skein//Red Heart "Gumdrop" ] Medium 4 // Less than 120 yards
Stitch guide:    HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[number]= Row

CH 3, SS to connect.

Creating the granny square.

RND1: CH 5, YO insert hook into the middle of the connect circle of CH 3.
DC into the circle, CH 2 [Repeat this action 6 more times for a total of 8 Double Crochet's including the starting CH 5. SS at the end of the first Round.
RND2: CH 5, DC again into the same ST [for the corners] CH 2, skip 2 STS, DC into the following ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, DC into the following ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, DC into the next ST, CH 2, DC again into the same ST [for the corners] CH 2, skip 2 STS, DC into the following ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, DC into the following ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, DC into the next ST, CH 2, DC again into the same ST [for the corners] CH 2, skip 2 STS, DC into the following ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, DC into the following ST,CH 2 and SS.

RND3-RND24: [Insert hook into the corner of the granny square.] CH 5, skip 2 STS, DC into the following, CH 2 Skip 2 STS, DC into the next ST, CH 2, Skip 2 STS, DC into the following, CH 2 Skip 2 STS, DC into the next ST, turn work and repeat method for all of the Round. At the final Round [24] SS to complete final work. 

Next, cut a strand of yarn and using your yarn sewing needle connect Round 24 to the granny square.

ashlee elle.

DIY // Crochet Elastic Headband // Free Crochet Pattern.

Hello there! I hope you are doing quite well out there! Here is a free crochet pattern for this Spring inspired headband. I absolutely love the color of this yarn, "Hot Green" entirely is setting me in the spirit of all things bright and Spring like!

Also, be sure to check out my brand new Free Crochet Pattern on The Dream Crochet Channel on Youtube!

Ingredients:    

Crochet Hook>> H/8 5.00MM // Craft Scissors //  Yarn Sewing Needle // Elastic Band [2]
  Yarn used>>1 Skein// Bernat Yarn] Medium 4 // 80 yards

  Stitch guide:    HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[number]= Row

CH 46
R1: HDC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following 18 more STS, CH 5 STS, Skip 5 STS, HDC the following 18 STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and HDC the last remaining ST, CH 2 and turn work.

R2: HDC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST [Insert elastic band] HDC into the following 18 more STS, CH 5 STS, Skip 5 STS, HDC the following 18 STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST [insert the other end of the elastic band] and HDC the last remaining ST, CH 2 and turn work. 
R3: HDC into the first ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following 18 more STS, CH 5 STS, Skip 5 STS, HDC the following 18 STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and HDC the last remaining ST, SS to complete work.

[Optional Detailing]
Using a strand of yarn, Scrunch and tie the middle of the headband where the 5 skipped STS were together.
I added an earring stud with the plastic backing into the middle section of the band for a little detail.

ashlee elle.

DIY // Free Crochet Pattern: Crochet Fox Ear Headband!

Hello there! I've been wanting to create a headband like this forever and I am quite elated on how it came out! Inspired by this fox crochet sweater I created a few years back, I wanted something in the spirit of Halloween to share with you all!

Crochet Hook>> H/8 5.00MM //  Craft Scissors  // Yarn Sewing Needle // Headband // Glue Gun [Optional]

  Yarn used>>Half a Skein [Red Heart Super Saver Yarn] Medium 4 [orange/cream/black]

  Stitch guide:    HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[row]= Round

You will be create two pieces of ears!

PHOTO FROM LEFT #1

Using the cream yarn.
CH 10
R1:SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [9 STS]
R2: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [8 STS]
R3: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [7 STS]
R4: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [6 STS]
R5: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [5 STS]
R6: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [4 STS]
R7: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [3 STS]
R8: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into all of the STS, turn work when complete. [2 STS]

R9: Decrease by 1 ST for the round, SC the entire row into the ST, SS to complete work. [1 ST]

MIDDLE PHOTO FROM LEFT #2

Using the orange yarn.

Starting from the right side of the finished crocheted piece. Leaving 1 ST open from the top, single crochet around the piece, the right side, to the bottom, to the left side, SS before reaching the last ST to the top.

 PHOTO ON RIGHT#3

Using the black yarn.

Starting from the right side of the finished crocheted piece. 1 ST from the top, single crochet around the top piece two times, the single crochet into the last open ST before the orange yarn.  SS to complete work. Use yarn sewing needle/tapestry needle to sew in edges.

PHOTO FROM LEFT #1

Crochet around the headband. Using the orange yarn. 

REFERENCE VIDEO #1

REFERENCE TUTORIAL #1

Using your yarn sewing needle/tapestry needle and a strand of yarn, sew the crocheted ears to the top of the headband, approximately 5 STS apart from each other. 

ashlee elle.

DIY: Crochet This Vintage Inspired Headband! Free Pattern.

Hello there! This Free Crochet Pattern was entirely inspired by one of my favorite brooches. I collect about a handful of them and thought it would be an interesting concept to base a design utilizing one of them! This crochet headband is perfect for not only keeping your ears warm, but all in the zone for creating a fashion statement!

Ingredients: Crochet Hook>> I/9-5.50MM
Scissors
Yarn used>>1 Skein of Yarn Bee Effervesce Willowy
Yarn sewing needle
Brooch of your choice

Stitch guide
SC= single crochet
HDC= half double crochet
DC= double crochet
SS= slip stitch
ST(S)= Stitch(es)
CH= chain

 CH 11,
*Row 1: Turn and HDC the entire Row,
Turn work for Row 2: DC the entire Row,
Turn work for Row 3: You will once again HDC the entire Row,
*You will be alternating between HDC and DC until you reach Row 31.
Once completing the Rows.

Cut the yarn off to weave in the end.
You will begin a Finishing technique of inserting your hook into borders of the finished crochet piece.
Begin SC around the entire piece for your finished look.
Once complete.
Cut the yarn off to weave in the end.

With your yarn sewing needle and a half an inch of cut yarn.
Thread your yarn to connect the end of the crocheted piece, by sewing them together. Make sure it is very secure and a bit scrunch together. (This is where your brooch will go!)
Cut the yarn off to weave in the end.
Once complete.

With your chosen brooch, clip it or pin it where the crochet piece was sewn together.
Viola! You are now ready to wear this vintage inspired crochet headband handmade by you!

ashlee elle.

DIY//Halloween Special: The Crochet Crazy Eyeball Headband.

Hello there! Happy Tuesday to you! Wanting to create some sort of Halloween inspired crochet project like I did last year>> Flashback crochet. I came up with this crazy eyeball headband that kind of reminds of Sick Sad World from the animated series Daria, which was an awesome show I used to (and still do) watch. Anywho, I'm sharing this free pattern that is super quick to whip up for the upcoming festivities!

Ingredients:

>>Scissors

>> 4 different colors of yarn (all from Red Heart Yarn) (Black/Cream/Red/Green)

>> Elastic band (half an inch)

>> Yarn sewing needle

>> Hot glue gun

>> (not shown lol the obvious>> Crochet Hook H/8-5.00MM)

Crochet Abbreviations:

SC= Single Crochet

SS= Slip Stitch

ST(S)= Stitch(es)

CH= Chain

Using the black yarn:

CH 5

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

Cut off the yarn for the black to insert the green yarn.

With the green yarn.

Hook is inserted into ST, SC two times in each of the black STS.

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

For a total of 10 STS.

CH 1

This time you will *SC into the first ST only once, and the following ST you will SC two times(*you will repeat this method from until the end of the row.) 

For a total of 25 STS.

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

Cut off remaining yarn to begin using the white yarn.

Insert hook to start the white yarn.

CH 1

This time you will *SC into the first ST only once, and the following ST you will SC one time, into the third ST you will SC two times into that ST(*you will repeat this method from until the end of the row.) 

For a total of 25 STS.

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

CH 1

This time you will *SC into the first ST only once, and the following ST you will SC one time, into the third ST you will SC one time into that ST, but into the fourth ST you will SC two times into that ST.(*you will repeat this method from until the end of the row.) 

For a total of 25 STS.

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

CH 1

This time you will *SC into the first ST only once, and the following ST you will SC one time, into the third ST you will SC one time into that ST, into the fourth ST you will SC one time into that ST, but into the fifth you will SC two times into that ST.(*you will repeat this method from until the end of the row.) 

For a total of 25 STS.

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

Cut off remaining yarn to begin using the black yarn.

Insert hook to start the black yarn.

With the black yarn, you will SC around the entire circle.

Connect the last ST to the very ST by SS.

Cut off remaining yarn to sew in the edges.

For the vein like look to the eyeball:
Using the red yarn and threading the yarn sewing needle, I used a zig zag formation around the eyeball sporadically, where-ever I thought it looked right!

Happy Crafting!
ashlee elle.

DIY: How To Make A Pom Pom Headband.

Hello there, here is a tutorial I have created to make the super duper easy pom pom headband. Seeing as Spring is finally here, I wanted to embrace the feel of it with pretty pastel yarn that I found about a year ago. I believe the blend is from I Love This Yarn!

The Ingredients
>> scissors  
>> yarn of your choice  
>> pom pom maker (I found mine at Michaels, they have them at Walmart as well!) (Similar kind here)
>> fabric headband
>> hot glue gun (high temp) + glue sticks

First, set creating your pom poms!

I snip around the pom pom, to make sure it is nice and even.

With the hot glue gun and with a bit of yarn, glue the yarn to the inside of the headband. Wrap the yarn around to cover the headband.

Next, you will glue the pom to the top of the headband.

Hold the pom firmly so that it can settle and dry firmly!

I made about 7 of these little dudes!

//ashlee elle.