DIY // Summer 70's Crochet Headband. Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Here is a completely free and 70's inspired crochet Summer headband! Which only requires one skein, super easy and a fun accessory to wear! 

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Ingredients:     Crochet Hook>> J/10 6.00MM  Craft Scissors   Yarn Sewing Needle Yarn used>>1 Skein  Sugar N Cream Medium 4
  Stitch guide:    HDC= half double crochet// SC=single crochet// DC=double crochet// SS= slip stitch //ST(S)= stitch(es)// CH= chain R[number]= Row

STEP ONE

CH 101 [42 inches]

R1: HDC into every stitch for the entire row, when complete, turn work and CH 1.

R2-R3: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, and HDC into the following 2 STS...[You will repeat this method for the entire Row..when reaching the end, continue an extra HDC to complete the Row and SS.]

Measure about 13 inches in and insert your hook into the 33rd ST.
R4-R5: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, and HDC into the following 2 STS...[You will repeat this method for the entire Row..when reaching the end, leave the remaining 33 STS open and turn work. When you hit Row 5, SS to complete work.]

R6: Re-insert your hook into the very beginning, for all 100 STS to create the finished look. SC into every stitch for the entire row, when complete, SS to end final work.

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ashlee elle.

 

DIY: Simple Crochet Head Band // Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! Happy Tuesday to you! Here is a fun and easy crochet headband that I created (for free) for the Fall. Crochet headbands are a great accessory for the changing seasons when you are making your way to comfy beanies and berets. You can never have enough of them, in almost every color!

Ingredients:    

Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Scrap Yarn used>>Red Heart Super Saver

  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 15
R1: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R2: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, turn work to continue.

R3: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R4: HDC into the first ST, FPHDC for the second ST, BPHDC into the following third ST, FPHDC for the 4th ST, BPHDC into the following 5th ST, FPHDC for the 6th ST, BPHDC into the following 7th ST, FPHDC for the 8th ST, BPHDC into the following 9th ST, FPHDC for the 10th ST, BPHDC into the following 11th ST, FPHDC for the 12th ST, BPHDC into the following 13th ST, HDC into the 14th ST, turn work to continue.
R5: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R6: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, turn work to continue.
R7: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R8: HDC into the first ST, FPHDC for the second ST, BPHDC into the following third ST, FPHDC for the 4tfh ST, BPHDC into the following 5th ST, FPHDC for the 6th ST, BPHDC into the following 7th ST, FPHDC for the 8th ST, BPHDC into the following 9th ST, FPHDC for the 10th ST, BPHDC into the following 11th ST, FPHDC for the 12th ST, BPHDC into the following 13th ST, HDC into the 14th ST, turn work to continue.
R9: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue. 
R10: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, turn work to continue.
R11: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R12: HDC into the first ST, FPHDC for the second ST, BPHDC into the following third ST, FPHDC for the 4tfh ST, BPHDC into the following 5th ST, FPHDC for the 6th ST, BPHDC into the following 7th ST, FPHDC for the 8th ST, BPHDC into the following 9th ST, FPHDC for the 10th ST, BPHDC into the following 11th ST, FPHDC for the 12th ST, BPHDC into the following 13th ST, HDC into the 14th ST, turn work to continue.
R13: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue. 
R14: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, turn work to continue.
R15: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R16: HDC into the first ST, FPHDC for the second ST, BPHDC into the following third ST, FPHDC for the 4tfh ST, BPHDC into the following 5th ST, FPHDC for the 6th ST, BPHDC into the following 7th ST, FPHDC for the 8th ST, BPHDC into the following 9th ST, FPHDC for the 10th ST, BPHDC into the following 11th ST, FPHDC for the 12th ST, BPHDC into the following 13th ST, HDC into the 14th ST, turn work to continue.
R17: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue. 
R18: HDC into the first two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following ST, CH 1, Skip 1 ST, HDC into the following two STS, turn work to continue.
R19: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, turn work to continue.
R20: HDC into the first ST, FPHDC for the second ST, BPHDC into the following third ST, FPHDC for the 4tfh ST, BPHDC into the following 5th ST, FPHDC for the 6th ST, BPHDC into the following 7th ST, FPHDC for the 8th ST, BPHDC into the following 9th ST, FPHDC for the 10th ST, BPHDC into the following 11th ST, FPHDC for the 12th ST, BPHDC into the following 13th ST, HDC into the 14th ST, turn work to continue.
R21: HDC into all of the STS for the entire Row, at the end of the Row, SS to complete work.

Step 2
SC around the entire finished crocheted piece only once, at the end of the piece, once you've worked your way around. SS to complete work.

Step 3
Using your yarn sewing needle, with a strand of yarn, sew the ends, [horizontally] together [photo above to the right for reference.]

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>> How To Crochet Faux Fur Ear Warmers.

Hello there! There have been some chilly days here in Texas, so I had this faux fur yarn that's been in my inventory for quite awhile. So I thought I'd try to make something fun out of it, so here is an ear warmer that certainly does its' job and looks super cute while doing it!

Ingredients
>> Lion Brand Luxe Fur in Charcoal 1 Skein
>> Crochet Hook// K/101/2-6.50MM
>> Yarn needle

CH 14,
Turn to start Row 1: HDC the entire Row, turn.
Row 2- 24: HDC the entire Row (note: try to not make it too tight, the yarn is a bit arduous to see where each st is)
SS the last row, cut yarn to sew in the remaining bit.
You will now take a half an inch of yarn to wrap around the middle of the headband, to create a cinched bow look. Sew the wrapped yarn, into the headband.

Have fun crafting!
ashlee elle.

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.

DIY: The Crochet Way Lacy Headband.

Hello there & Happy Tuesday to you! I've made this crochet lacy headband for the summer time to share with whoever would like to make one of their own! You can wear it multiple ways and also find a creative method to create artistic shots too!

  Ingredients: 
>> Scissors
>> Yarn Thread
>> Crochet Hook [C/2-2.75MM]

Crochet Abbreviations:  
SC= single crochet
HDC= half double crochet
DC= double crochet
SS= slip stitch
CH= chain   
TO= turn over
ST(S) = stitch(es) 

Start a CH of 12.
1st Row: HDC the entire Row

2nd Row: CH 3, Skip 1 Space and DC into the following ST.
3rd Row: CH 3, Skip 1 Space and DC two times into the following Space, CH 1 Skip a Space and DC into the next ST, CH1 and DC 2 times into the following repeat method until end of Row.
You will repeat from the 1st Row, 2nd Row and 3rd Row until you reach the 60th Row. Alternating between each technique.

For the lacy trim, HDC three times in the loops, SS into a following ST and HDC 3 times in the next ST. (see photo above.)

You can even utilize the headband as an artistic filter for portraits!
Just have fun creating!
ashlee elle.

DIY: Crochet Star Headband & Crochet Pom Pom Headband.

Happy New Years Eve to ya! Here are two free tutorials/patterns on how to create these super fun and super easy headbands for New Years!

The Ingredients for the Crochet Star Headband
>> Yarn Sewing Needle
>> Crochet Hook (H/8-5.00MM)
>> White Yarn with Silver Speckles from I Love This Yarn!
>> Scissors

 Video Links for creating the Stars
>> Link #1

For the headband, I simply CH the circumference of my head comfortably. You will want to CH the correct amount and connect the last CH to the first CH. Knot and cut.

The main headband, simple as pie!

To connect the stars to the headband, use the sewing needle with a bit of yarn and sew each individual star around the "front" of the headband. Tying and knotting each one.

The Ingredients for the Crochet Pom Pom  Headband
>> Cream Yarn with Gold Speckles from I Love This Yarn!
>> Hot Glue Gun
>> Scissors/ Crochet Hook (H/8-5.00MM)
>> Headband 

Video Link to make mini pom poms
>> Link #1

To make a mini pom pom, I use the finger technique, wrapping it around ten times and tying the middle of the pom pom. I created about 7 of these pom poms.

Snipping the pom poms out!

//For the headband
Hot glue the bottom of the headband and start wrapping the yarn all around the band.
After completing the headband, hot glue each pom pom to the headband, starting at the center of the headband. Hold firmly until it dries!