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Crochet Cosy Seasons Scarf
This Cosy Seasons Scarf is one of my personal favourites and I wear it time and time again! To make this scarf I used a variation of the classic granny stitch, which is worked in clusters of three double crochet stitches and perfect for beginners. In this pattern the double crochet cluster is crocheted into the middle stitch of the cluster below it rather than in the spaces between the clusters. I feel like this slight variation gives the scarf a modern twist on the traditional granny stitch.
To crochet the Cosy Seasons Scarf I used the amazing Drops Merino Extra Fine yarn in colours Mustard, Heather, Ice Blue and Grey Blue. I normally find wool yarns quite scratchy but this Merino wool yarn is just so incredibly soft and gentle on the skin making it perfect for winter wearables! I definitely plan to buy more of this amazing yarn to make more cosy crochet creations 🙂
Drops Merino Extra Fine yarn is a DK weight yarn which normally calls for a size 4.00 mm (G) hook. However, I wanted this scarf to be as soft and cosy as possible so I used a larger size 5.00 mm (H) hook. Using a larger hook size reduces the tension in the stitches making this scarf even softer!
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Materials:
- 4 Skeins Drops Merino Extra Fine yarn (1 skein each in colours Mustard, Heather, Ice Blue and Grey Blue)
- 5.00 mm (H) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Pattern notes:
- ch – chain
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
This scarf measures about cm x cm. Size can be varied by changing the number of rows crocheted.
Pattern:
With Grey Blue yarn ch 35.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (34 sts), ch3 (counts as a dc) and turn your work.
Row 2: Dc in first st from hook, skip 2 sts, 3dc in the next st, (skip 2 sts, 3dc in next st) and repeat across. In the last st work 2dc, ch3 and turn. In the first and last st of every row you should have 2dc.
Row 3 – 29: DC in first st from hook, skip 2 sts, 3dc in next st (ie. in the middle st of the 3dc cluster in the row below). Skip 2 sts, 3dc in the next st and repeat across the row. In the last st work 2 dc and loop in the Ice Blue yarn, ch 3.
Row 30 – 57: Repeat row 3 in Ice Blue.
Rows 58 – 85: Repeat rows 3 in Mustard.
Rows 86 – 112: Repeat rows 3 in Heather. After the last st in row 112, ch1 and turn.
Row 113: Sc across the row. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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Crochet Spa Headband
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Feel like a day at the spa? Or simply want to pamper yourself at home? Make these easy crochet spa headbands to wear on your relaxing day! Or use them to simply keep your hair out of way while doing your makeup. I used soft and silky velvet yarn for these headbands to give them that ‘spa’ feel…and embellished them with the classical bow and a cute flower! These headbands are easily customisable and you can make them any colour you like…the pattern below is adult size but the headband size can be adjusted for any age by varying the number of rows crocheted.
With the velvet yarn these headbands work up pretty fast making them perfect for selling at local craft markets or as party favours at kids spa parties!
Materials:
- Velvet yarn in yellow, white and black
- Size K (6.5mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Pattern notes:
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- mr – magic ring
Written in US terminology.
Pattern:
Hair Band
Ch 7 with yellow or black velvet yarn
Row 1: Hdc in first ch from the hook and across, ch1 and turn (6 sts).
Row 2 – 44: Hdc across the row, ch1 and turn. Note: This hairband is 44 rows long, however, before fastening off, I suggest trying it on around your own head and adding or removing rows until the band is a comfortable size for you. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the two short ends of the band together.
Flower
With yellow velvet yarn, magic ring and ch 1.
Round 1: 6 sc in the mr, join and ch1 (6 Sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around, at the end of the round join with the white velvet yarn and ch 3 (12 sts)
Round 3: 2 dc in first st, ch 3, sl st in the next st, (ch 3, 2 dc in next st, ch 3, sl st in next st) and repeat around, finishing off with a sl st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the flower onto the yellow headband with the tapestry needle and weave in the ends.
Bow
Main part of bow:
With the white yarn ch 5.
Rows 1 – 9: sc in first st from hook and across, ch 1 (4 sts). At row 9 fasten off and weave in the ends.
Small centre part of bow:
With white yarn ch 3.
Rows 1 – 5: sc in first chain from the hook and next st, ch 1 and turn (2 sts). At row 5 fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing and assembly.
To assemble the bow, wrap the small centre part around the main part and sew the two short ends together to make the bow.
Sew the bow onto the black headband with the tapestry needle and weave in the ends.
