Crochet Cross Sticks Headband

 Crochet Cross Sticks Headband

This is a crochet headband or earwarmer that fits snuggly around the head and overlaps in the back.

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Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows across the long side

Terms: US

Category: Headband or earwarmer

Hook Size: Clover 7 (4.5 mm)

Yarn: Caron - Simply Soft – Grey Heather, 100% acrylic

Yarn Weight: Size 4, 141 grams

Yarn Required: 1/4 skein (250 yards)

Finished Size: 3” wide, 21 1/2” long

Stitches: HDC (Half Double Crochet), CH (Chain), DC (Double Crochet), T (Turn), SK (Skip)

Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: HDC goes under bar.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: Chain 68 + 2

Row 1: In the third ch HDC, HDC across, T (68)

Row 2: CH3, SK1, DC, DC in skipped making an X, repeat across, end with DC, T (33 x’s, 2 DC)

Row 3: CH 1, HDC across, T (68)

Row 4: Repeat row 2

Row 5: Repeat row 3

Row 6: Repeat row 2

Row 7: Repeat row 3