Waffle Crochet Headband by Rhonda "TurquoizBlue" Davis

Waffle Crochet Headband

Crochet
September 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in (2 esc, ch-2) 6 times
5.0 mm (H)
8 - 50 yards (7 - 46 m)
Baby, Child, Adult
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Simple extended single crochet and chain stitches are combined with a stretchy yarn to make this versatile headband. Instructions are included for both the narrow and wide versions of the headband. The wide headband can also be worn as a crown-less hat, neck covering, or ear covering.

Great for using up scraps of Fixation or Esprit.

SKILLS
Beginner

SIZES
Infant: Fits heads 13-14” circ.
Child: Fits heads 16-18” circ.
Adult: Fits heads 20-21” circ.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Infant: 9.75” circ./1” narrow (2” wide)
Child: 11” circ./1.5” narrow (3” wide)
Adult: 13” circ./2.25” narrow (4.5” wide)

MATERIALS
Cascade Yarns “Fixation” sport weight yarn (98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic; 1.75 oz/50 g, 100 yds/91 m - CYCA #3 light) – Color used: #8797 alternate yarn option: Elann “Esprit” sport weight yarn (98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic; 1.75 oz/50 g, 100 yds/91 m – CYCA #3 light)

Narrow headband requires approximately 8.5 (14, 25) yds (unstretched) and wide headband requires approximately 17 (28, 50) yds (unstretched)

Size H/8, 5.00 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn Needle

GAUGE
24 sts 6 (2 escs, ch-2) = 4”
16 rounds = 4”