DIY: The Crochet Drawstring Headband// Free Pattern!

Hello there! Happy Tuesday to you! Here is a free pattern for this crochet drawstring headband that I came up with on a complete whim. In an attempt to create something a bit different than this final product which I'll eventually get to, I thought I'd share this accidental creation!

Ingredients//
Scissors
Crochet Hook H8-5.00MM
Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Crochet Terms//

SC= Single Crochet

DC= Double Crochet

HDC= Half Double Crochet

SS= Slip Stitch

ST(S)= Stitch(es)

CH= Chain

Let's Start!
CH 51
Connect the first ST to the very last ST.
CH 1
Start your first Row.
Row 1// SC the entire Row. At the very end of the Row, connect the last ST to the very first ST and CH 2.
Row 3-5// Skip two STS. *DC into the third ST from the hook two times, CH 1 and DC into the same ST two times.
Skip over 2 STS and repeat from* until the very end of the row, connect the last ST to the very first ST and CH 2.
Row 6// HDC the entire  Row. At the very end of the Row, connect the last ST to the very first ST and CH 1.
Row 7// SC the entire  Row. At the very end of the Row, connect the last ST to the very first ST connect, cut to tie off and sew in the remaining end of yarn.

For the drawstring//
CH 60.
Tie off and loop through the open spaces from Row 4.

Have fun crafting!
ashlee elle.