This year, Christmas is going to be a very hand-made affair for me! One of the easiest gifts for me to work up were these braided headbands. I thought they were adorable when I saw the pattern, and they reminded me of knitting, which I love the look of, but I’m not quite as good at it – I prefer to crochet.
- 1/16 skein of Caron Simply Soft – a worsted weight (4) yarn (from left to right: Country Blue, Grey Heather, Soft Green)
- Size I (5.5 mm) hook
Pattern by Jess at Chaleur Life
I did find the video she provides for a half-double-crochet (HDC) foundation chain a little confusing, so I’ve added a couple of pictures that will help clear it up hopefully!
My biggest struggle was not understanding which loops to insert my hook into, and it turns out that the stitches are actually on the bottom of the chain, or opposite of the side where the hook is naturally resting. When you turn the chain over, it will be the first full stitch from the end, as indicated by my index and thumb.
This is just a quick picture of what it looks like after the hook has been inserted into the chain-one from the previous stitch.
If you guys need any more help, feel free to let me know! I can’t wait to give these out as gifts and see what other people think of them.
Do you have this pattern? The original links seem to have expired both here and on Ravelry.
Oh no! Luckily, I do have it saved. Would you like me to e-mail it to you?
I would love the pattern if you have it. I’ve searched Ravelry and it just leads to an expired page. Thank so much!
I’ve sent it to your e-mail! Let me know if you don’t get it.
I am also searching for this pattern. The links no longer work. ☹️
Hey Lori!
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I’ve sent you my saved copy of the pattern. Happy making!
June
Hey! This looks great and i’d like to make one for my friend’s birthday (18th November). Would you be able to send me the pattern by email please?
I just e-mailed it to you!
Hi! Could I also get a copy of this pattern? Thanks 🙂
Hey Catherine!
I just sent a copy to your e-mail. Let me know if you don’t receive anything 🙂
Pattern please 😊
Sent!
Hello,
I too am in need of pattern…
I had given up until I came across your blog, will you please send copy
Thank you for sharing…
“Kindness knows no shame “
-nancy
Hello,
I too am in need of pattern…
My Aunt loved it, I’ve not been able to find it…
Will you please send copy
“Kindness knows no shame “
-nancy
Sent!
I got your response, but #4 pattern for braided headband wasn’t attached?
Please advise…
“Kindness knows no shame “
I just checked my sent mail, and it definitely was attached. Try checking the e-mail again and scrolling down to see the attachments.
June <3
Ticktock: Could you please send me a copy of the Braided Earwarmer pattern? Would appreciate it.
Hello Ann! So sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I’ve just sent the pattern, so let me know if there are any other questions!