https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tapered-flower-headband • Posted by natashaprice
Inspired by Knitty.com’s Calorimetry Headband, this simple tapered headband is perfect for folks new to crochet. Crocheted with two worsted strands at the same time, it works up quickly. The increases/decreases are made in the middle of the pattern instead of the ends, which makes for a more elegant taper overall. Be sure to use your loveliest button to secure the ends in the back -- it shows off so well when hair is in an updo!
Inspired by Knitty.com’s Calorimetry Headband, this simple tapered headband is perfect for folks new to crochet. Crocheted with two worsted strands at the same time, it works up quickly. The increases/decreases are made in the middle of the pattern instead of the ends, which makes for a more elegant taper overall. Be sure to use your loveliest button to secure the ends in the back -- it shows off so well when hair is in an updo!
Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single chain hdc = half double chain dc= double crochet dc2tog = double crochet two stitches together sc = single crochet sl = slip stitch
*Crochet two strands of the same color throughout the pattern* Instead of increasing/decreasing on the outer edges of the work, you’ll be increasing/decreasing in the middle of the work every other row.
With main color, ch 4. Dc into third stitch from hook. Dc into last stitch. 2 ch, turn. (2 st)
Dc across, 2 ch, turn, (2 sts.)
2 Dc in each stitch across (4 sts.) Dc across all stitches
Dc in first st, 2 dc each in next 2 sts, dc in last st. ch 2, turn. (6 sts.) Dc across all stitches.
Dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc each in next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, ch 2, turn (8 sts.) Dc across all stitches.
DC in first 3 sts, 2 dc each in next 2 sts, dc in last 3 st, ch 2, turn (10 sts.) Dc across all stitches.
DC in first 4 sts, 2 dc each in next 2 sts, dc in last 4 sts, ch 2, turn (12 sts.) Dc across all stitches.
DC in first 5 sts, 2 dc each in next 2 sts, dc in last 5 sts, ch 2, turn (14 sts.) Dc across all stitches.
** THIS PART IS DIFFERENT** Dc in first 6 sts, dc in next st, dc in last 7 sts, ch 2, turn (15 st). Dc across all stitches
Begin decrease as follows: Dc in first 6 sts, dc2tog, dc in remaining sts, ch 2, turn (14 sts). Dc across all stitches
Dc in first 5 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in remaining sts, ch 2, turn (12 sts.) Dc across all stitches
Dc in first 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in remaining sts, ch 2, turn. (10 sts.) Dc across all stitches
Dc in first 3 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in remaining sts, ch 2, turn (8 sts). Dc across all stitches
Dc in first 2 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in remaining sts, ch 2, turn (6 sts.) Dc across all stitches
Dc into first stitch, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into last stitch, ch 2, turn (4 sts). Dc across
Dc2tog, dc2tog, ch 2, turn, (2 sts.) Dc across
Now is the time to measure this around your head. If it’s not quite long enough, repeat the last row until it’s the length you need. Make a knot and weave in ends.
With contrasting color, sl into one of the end stitches. Sc three four times into the end (to create a button hole), then sc all the way around the headband. Sl to first sc. Tie knot and weave in ends. Sew the button onto the non-buttonhole end of the headband.
For the flower: Make a magic circle and make 10 SC stitches into it. Draw the circle in tight and slip last stitch to the first SC.
*Chain 5, skip a stitch, slip into the next stitch. Repeat * to end of round and slip in first ch of the round. You should have a sort of mini flower right about now.
In the first loopy area, *SC, 2HDC, DC, 2HDC, SC. Repeat * in the remaining four loopy areas.
You’ll be working behind the petals you just created, making slip stitches into the SC stitches you just made. First, slip stitch in first stitch so it stays in the back of the flower. Next, slip into the next stitch. *Chain 8, skip a stitch, slip into next stitch. Repeat * till end of round. Slip next stitch to the first SC. You should now have five more loops behind the first set of petals.
In the first loopy area, *2SC, 2HDC, 3DC, 2HDC, 2SC. Repeat * for the next four loopy areas, thus making five more petals that are offset from the first layer of petals. Slip next stitch to the first SC.
Cut yarn leaving a 10-inch tail and draw through the remaining loop. Weave in all ends with a darning needle.