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TURTLE Hexagon Pin Loom: Headband
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Headband for adult average women's size (21 1/2").
Headband for adult average women's size (21 1/2").
Sample headband made of six 4" hexagons, assembled 'on the bias'.
Sample headband made of six 4" hexagons, assembled 'on the bias'.
Two different folding otpions ... start with the position the hexagon comes off the loom ...
Two different folding otpions ... start with the position the hexagon comes off the loom ...
... flip the left side to the right as pictured for folding the fabric without stretch.
... flip the left side to the right as pictured for folding the fabric without stretch.
... flip two corners as pictured towards the corners that have the starting/ending thread to fold the hexagon "on the bias", which will give it more stretch.
... flip two corners as pictured towards the corners that have the starting/ending thread to fold the hexagon "on the bias", which will give it more stretch.
Instead of folding the hexagons first, you line them up as shown (here without stretch).
Instead of folding the hexagons first, you line them up as shown (here without stretch).
To get the bias right, take a look at the following steps ....
To get the bias right, take a look at the following steps ....
To get the bias right, first connect couples of hexagons side by side as you normally would do when you make rows.
To get the bias right, first connect couples of hexagons side by side as you normally would do when you make rows.
Then shift each of those pairs one side counter clockwise, as shown.
Then shift each of those pairs one side counter clockwise, as shown.
This picture shows all hexagons connected with maximum bias stretch.
This picture shows all hexagons connected with maximum bias stretch.
Fold hexagons into half and sew along all sides.
Fold hexagons into half and sew along all sides.
At the first/last hexagon, make sure that you don't twist the headband when you close the final opening. Also, if you want to adjust the length just a little bit, gently stuff one end into the other before you close the opening.
At the first/last hexagon, make sure that you don't twist the headband when you close the final opening. Also, if you want to adjust the length just a little bit, gently stuff one end into the other before you close the opening.
Capri comes in several fun colors.
Capri comes in several fun colors.
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August 2, 2018

TURTLE Hexagon Pin Loom: Headband

Project info
Weaving
Other Headwear → Headband
reference; fun
about 21 1/2" (bias method)
Tools and equipment
Original TURTLE Loom™ Hexagon Pin Loom
Yarn
36 yards = 0.42 skeins
Loops & Threads Capri
0.21 skeins = 18.0 yards (16.5 meters)
13 Lavender
Purple
Michaels in Texas
Loops & Threads Capri
0.21 skeins = 18.0 yards (16.5 meters)
7 Violet
Purple
Michaels in Texas
Notes

The Capri yarn is the perfect blend of cotton and some ‘stretchy’ component to make headbands. It is available not just in classy white, but a good variety of fun colors to play with (and match your sports outfit).

Weave the yarn with little tension to keep the stretch effect for when you will wear it.

Besides the description of the sample headband this project includes tips for adjusting the length to accommodate larger/smaller heads, and different assembly methods … pick what works best for you!

The headband as shown uses a total of 6 hexagons (three in each of the two colors), and the hexagons are all folded in the bias/stretchy method (see photos for explanation).

Here are a few options to adjust the length of your headband:

(1) Using stretchy bias or not. Stretchy bias accommodates a little larger head, regular fabric direction accommodates a little smaller heads (children).

(2) You can fold the hexagons in half fist, then connect them. Or you can lay them out and connect them first (see photos), then sew the sides.

(3) Add two hexagons for a large head. If that’s too big, you can add one hexagon and slide one hexagon inside the other if you’re just ‘in between’ sizes.

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About this yarn
Capri
by Loops & Threads
Worsted
57% Cotton, 28% Nylon, 15% Polyester
87 yards / 50 grams

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  • Project created: August 2, 2018
  • Updated: August 2, 2018