Quick and easy crochet headband - The dahlia retro crochet pattern

Quick and easy!

Quick and easy crochet headbands/ear warmer

A really simple project that can be completed in 2 hours or less.

Its retro design is timeless and yarn can be adjusted to suit winter and warmer months.

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Made with the alpine stitch giving a beautiful defined texture that is dense and stretchy with plenty of warmth. Pattern has been written with picture stitch tutorial (video is also available, details in pattern)

Pattern written in US terms in sizes 3 - 6 months

Circumference in inches 3-6months 15”

All of my patterns are designed with comfort and style in mind. I make my patterns easy to follow with picture stitch tutorials to help those who are new to the stitches used.

Stash buster projects!

I'm sure I am not alone when I say I have ALOT of yarn breaking out of my drawers, cupboards, anywhere I can cram it in!

I promised myself before I get anymore I would find some uses for the HUGE amount that I have and wanted a quick stash buster project to use all those small amounts that I just couldn't bring myself to throw away!

At the same time we have been quite busy in and out of the warmth, shopping, visiting family, the usual madness of life as a single mum with two beautiful babies.

Alice AKA Plum has a real problem keeping her beanie hats on, especially in the car where she gets a bit warmer and wants to take it off.

They end up everywhere! Under the seats, in the boot, my mums or the supermarket!

So I thought a headband would be more suitable for her as she could leave it on and it would be a cute accessory to add to her outfits. I could make one in various colours, using my stash and letting her choose one to wear each day!

It worked on so many levels!

It worked up so quickly and I love the texture of the alpine stitch. It has a real nice dense feel with plenty of stretch.

I made 3 in one evening! feeling a real sense of satisfaction as my little balls of yarn were being used up 🙂

My little 2 year old is quite the princess and loves to put on accessories when getting ready. It made her really excited to have quite a choice and SHE KEPT IT ON all afternoon!

The Alpine stitch

If you have not used the Alpine stitch before, its really easy and is just different variations of the DC double crochet stitch.

I have a picture tutorial for you with a video to help you out you can find it here:

If you would like an inexpensive pdf version of this pattern in sizes 3 months - Adult you can download one here: Dahlia chunky crochet headband

Pattern - 3 - 6 months

Materials: 4mm and 5mm crochet hook

Worsted weight yarn 95 meteres

Gauge: 4 stitches and 19 rows on 10 cm x 10cm

Yarn needle

Stitches:

Sc – single crochet

Dc – Double crochet

Fpdc – Front post double crochet

Sc2tog – Single crochet 2 together

Astc – Alpine stitch

The Alpine stitch

Notes: Always start with a row of SC (Single crochet).

Chain 1 and chain 2 will always start as the first stitch in a row!

Row 1

1 single crochet in each stitch, chain 2 turn

Row 2

Double crochet in each stitch, Chain 1 turn

Row 3

Single crochet in each stitch, chain 2 turn

Row 4

*1 front post double crochet in second stitch, 1 double crochet in next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Chain 1 and turn

Note: always end the row in a regular double crochet not a post double crochet

Row 5 Sc in each stitch, chain 2 turn

Row 6 *1 double crochet in second stitch, 1 front post double crochet in the next one. Make sure that where you have a double crochet on the previous row, you will make a front double crochet and where you have a front post double crochet you will make a double crochet.

Notes: You want to pop the double crochet from the previous row forward. If the double crochet is raised then do a regular double crochet in the sc space and the next stitch will be a front post double crochet bringing the stitch forward.

Chain 58

Row 1: 1 single crochet in each stitch, chain 2 turn

Row 2: Double crochet in each stitch, Chain 1 turn

Row 3: Single crochet in each stitch, chain 2 turn

Row 4: *1 front post double crochet in second stitch, 1 double crochet in next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Chain 1 and turn

Row 5: Sc in each stitch, chain 2 turn

Row 6: *1 double crochet in second stitch, 1 front post double crochet in the next one. Make sure that where you have a double crochet on the previous row, you will make a front double crochet and where you have a front post double crochet you will make a double crochet. Chain 1, turn.

repeat rows 5 and 6 x3 more times

Sc in each stitch, Finish off leaving a long tail for stitching together.

Join the two ends of your piece and stitch together using yarn needle. Wrap yarn around the join holding it tight.

Tie:use 4mm hook

ch 3, sc 2, ch 1 turn (2 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 1, ch 1 turn (3 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 2, ch 1 turn (4 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 3, ch 1 turn (5 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 4, ch 1 turn (6 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 5, ch 1 turn (7 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 6, ch 1 turn (8 st)

sc 8, ch 1 turn, 5 times

Sc2tog, sc 6, ch 1 turn (7 st)

Sc2tog, sc 5, ch 1 turn (6 st)

Sc2tog, sc 4, ch 1 turn (5 st)

Sc2tog, sc 3, ch 1 turn (4 st)

sc 4, ch 1 turn 8 times

2 sc in next st, sc 3, ch 1 turn (5 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 4, ch 1 turn (6 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 5, ch 1 turn (7 st)

2 sc in next st, sc 6, ch 1 turn (8 st)

sc 8, ch 1 turn, 5 times

Sc2tog, sc 6, ch 1 turn (7 st)

Sc2tog, sc 5, ch 1 turn (6 st)

Sc2tog, sc 4, ch 1 turn (5 st)

Sc2tog, sc 3, ch 1 turn (4 st)

Sc2tog, sc 2, ch 1 turn (3 st)

Sc2tog, sc 1, ch 1 turn (2 st)

sc 2, ch 1 do not turn

sc around edge

Finish off and weave in ends. Tie your tie around your join.

You now have a retro and warm new accessory!

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You can purchase a pdf download of this headband in sizes 3months - adult here Dahlia crochet headband

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