FILET CROCHET PATTERN for a lightweight summer Durag worn over long or curly/kinky hair to hold it in place and protect waves, locks and braids from shifting. With the same product of a sleek fit, you can create several looks just by tying the straps in different ways.

Pattern is WRITTEN in ENGLISH (standard US terms, abbreviated, 1 PDF file, 6 pages, step-by-step Stitch Guide included).

SIZING: YOUTH / ADULT (matter of GAUGE).
GAUGE (density of crochet) per 4’’ (10 cm):

• 20-21 stitches for YOUTH size up to 21.7’’ (55 cm),
• 18-19 stitches for larger ADULT sizes.

Head circumference of the dummy is 21.7’’ (55 cm) – Teen size;
the gauge 20 stitches / 4’’ (10 cm) is applied.

Crochet skill level: EASY / PRE-INTERMEDIATE.
Mindfulness and Filet crochet skills required.

You should know how to crochet Basic stitches:

• chain stitch (ch);
• extended double crochet (Edc);
• Increase.

You will need up to 170 yds (155 m) of any Fine or Light yarn (US weight category 2 or 3) containing NOT LESS than 218 yds per 3.5 oz (200 m / 100 g) to reach the correct GAUGE.

HOOK US G-6 (4.0 mm) and about 2/3 skein of BERNAT Softee Baby yarn (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic) used to crochet the item in the pictures:
1 skein = 254 yds / 4.2 oz (232 m / 120 g).

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