For today’s Crochet-A-Day series post, I have the lovely Olivia of Hopeful Honey sharing a fun and fancy Crochet Scalloped Headband. It’s the perfect accessory to whip up in a day!

Guest post by Olivia of Hopeful Honey

Crochet-A-Day: Crochet Scalloped Headband

Supplies:

• 5.00mm Crochet Hook (size H)
• 50g 8ply Yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry/Wool Needle

Finished Size
This headband fits all sizes
{Easily adjustable, as explained in pattern}

Instructions:

Start off by taking your 5.00mm crochet hook and making a Slip Knot, then crochet 71 Chains.
{Note: You can easily adjust this headband for a child by only chaining 61 chains, or 49 chains for a baby.}

Row 1:  Chain 2, Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next chain. Then crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into every chain all across.

Row 2: Once you’ve completed row 1, Chain 1. Then Single Crochet all around your headband.

When you reach the corners, Single Crochet, Chain 1, then Single Crochet into the same stitch.

Scalloped Edging:

Start of by attaching your yarn to the first stitch along the length of your headband.

Row 1: Chain 1. Single Crochet into the same stitch. Then skip one stitch before crocheting 5 Double Crochets into the following stitch. Skip a stitch, then crochet a Single Crochet. *Skip one stitch before crocheting 5 Double Crochets. Skip a stitch, then crochet a Single Crochet. Repeat from the * mark all across, making sure to end with a Single Crochet.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Repeat full scalloped edging pattern on the other side of the headband.

When you’ve completed all the rows, connect the two ends of the band together to create a circle and Slip Stitch them together. Once the band is slip stitched together fold the slip stitched part towards the inside.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Olivia is 18 years young, a craftaholic, as well as a lover of life! She adores anything that falls into the “cute” or “cozy” category. Be sure to check out her blog, Hopeful Honey and Facebook Page where she loves to share projects she’s just finished making. It’s full of DIY’s, Free Crochet Patterns, Jewellery Tutorials, as well as Hair and Beauty tips and tricks.

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