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The Hadley Headband: A Free Crochet Pattern
Supplies:
Worsted Weight Yarn
H Hook
Scissors
Darning NeedleNote:
This pattern uses the Camel stitch, or Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop. You can find a good Tutorial HERE.
The headband is worked as a tube and then sewn together in the end.
This headband is THICK!To Start:
Using your H Hook, Chain 38, attach to your first chain to create a circle being careful not to twist.
Half Double Crochet in each chain. (38)Camel stitch in each stitch around. NOTE: You can slip stitch at the end of each round but I do not care for the line that it creates so I work in continuous rounds, using a stitch marker to mark my first stitch.
You will then work the Camel Stitch until you reach your desired length. Leave a 3 foot tail for sewing.
19 inches for a small
20 inches for medium
21 inches for large
(these are rough estimates and you can make your headband smaller or larger by adding or subtracting rows)You will now take one end of your tube in each hand and twist once. Bring the ends together (while keeping it twisted) and taking your tail length, sew though all 4 layers of your headband. Tie off and weave in your ends when you are done.
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Learn With Me: The Half Double Crochet
Welcome back to stitch #2 in our series on how to crochet for beginners! Our first lesson was on the Single Crochet which you can find HERE.
The Half Double Crochet is another beginner stitch. It is very easy and creates a more loose fabric than the single crochet. There are pictures below and a video at the end that you can watch if you are more of a visual learner! Lets get started!
The Half Double Crochet starts with a Yarn Over.
Yarn over, Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull though stitch. You will have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull though all 3 loops! That’s how you complete your Half Double Crochet!
Yarn Over.
Insert into your stitch.
Yarn over and pull though stitch. 3 loops on hook.
Yarn over.
Pull though all 3 loops!
Done!
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Learn With Me: The Single Crochet
Welcome to my learn with me series! I am so excited to show you how to crochet. This series will explore how to complete different crochet stitches. I have been crocheting for 14 years and I will be learning some new stitches along the way too!
First in the series is the Single Crochet. I am going to assume you know how to slip knot and chain. If you do not click HERE for a great video tutorial!
For the single crochet, you will insert your hook into your stitch. Yarn over and pull though. You will have 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull though both loops on your hook.
That’s it! You just completed your very first Single Crochet!
This stitch is great for a sturdy fabric and all Amigurumi is made using the Single Crochet! Below is a video of the Single Crochet if you are more of a visual person! -
Learn With Me: Chaining
Once you have you yarn and hook picked out, it is time to learn how to chain! This is the first lesson in our Learn With Me Series! I have attached a video along with some pictures to help with learning! I know that YouTube can be very overwhelming with long explanations so the video I have attached jumps right into how to chain!
Start by making a slip knot and inserting your hook.
Yarn over and pull though loop.
Continue yarning over and pulling though loop until you have the number of chains you need!
Happy Yarning!
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Solid Granny Square Tutorial
#3 in our Granny Square Series! I love that the first 3 are simple patterns! We are introducing a new stitch for the solid square! Lets get started!
Notes:
You will NOT turn your work for this square!
Make sure to use yarn with corresponding hook so it doesn’t matter what kind of yarn you use!Stitches:
MC or Chain
Slip Stitch
Double Crochet
Treble CrochetStart:
Chain 5 and slip stitch to first chain to make a ring, or use magic circle.
Round 1: Chain 4 (counts as treble crochet here and throughout). Into the ring, work 3 dc,
(1 tr, 3 dc) three times. Join with slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 4 to close the round. [16 stitches – 4 corner tr and 3 dc per side]
Round 2: Ch 4, 2 DC in the same stitch (which is the top of previous round’s chain 4) . * DC in each DC on the first side of the square. Work (2 DC, TR, 2 Dc) in the corner TR. Repeat from * for each side. In the last corner, work 2 DC in the base of the chain 4 to finish the corner. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 4 to close the round
Repeat round 2 until your square reaches the size you need!
To finish, cut yarn at 12 inches and weave in your ends.Happy Yarning!
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Cluster Corner Granny Square Tutorial
#2 in our Granny Square Series! This is a variation of the Basic Granny Square which you can learn by clicking HERE. There are clusters in the corners but single double crochets along the sides! Lets get started!
Supplies:
Crochet Hook (I used a size G)
Yarn (I used Worsted Weight)
Darning Needle
ScissorsNotes:
Make sure you are using yarn with a corresponding or suggested hook. It doesn’t matter what size yarn you use!Make sure to turn your work at the end of each round!
Start by chaining 3 or doing the Magic Circle.
Place 2 double crochets in you first chain, Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 3. Slip Stitch to the top of your first DC. Chain 1 and turn.
Now to work your corners.
In each chain 3 space from your previous round, place 3 Dc, Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 1. Slip stitch to the top of your first DC. Chain 1 and turn.
DC in the first DC of the corner cluster, chain 1, (in the chain 3 corner space) 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 1, 1 DC in the last DC of the 2nd corner cluster. Chain 1, and repeat. I will post a picture of what this is suppose to look like below.
From here on out you will follow this row.
DC in the first DC of the first corner cluster, In chain 3 space place 3 DC, chain 3, 3DC chain 1. Now you will DC in the top of the single DC from the previous round, chain 1 until you reach the corner cluster and repeat.
Happy Yarning!
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Basic Crochet Granny Square Tutorial
All you need to know to make a basic granny square is how to chain, double crochet and how to slip stitch!
Supplies:
Crochet Hook (I used a size G)
Yarn (I used Worsted Weight)
Darning Needle
ScissorsNotes:
Make sure you are using yarn with a corresponding or suggested hook. It doesn’t matter what size yarn you use!
Make sure to turn your work at the end of each round!Now lets get started!
Start by chaining 3. (or you can use the Magic Circle if you prefer)
Put 2 Double Crochets in your first stitch. Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 3, 3DC, Chain 3, 3 DC, Chain 3. Slip stitch to the top of your 1st DC. Chain 1 and turn.
You are now working corners.
3Dc, chain 3, 3DC, chain 1. Repeat around and slip stitch to the top of your first DC. Chain 1 turn.
You will repeat this next row until your square is as big as you need it.
3 DC in the chain 1 spaces in your round and do a corner cluster (3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC) in each corner. Slip stitching, chaining 1 and turning at the end of each row. I have attached a photo below for crocheters who are more visual!
Happy Yarning!
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