Wayfaring Headband Pattern

This pattern was created by

Michelle Plummer

of

5 Knots North

Items needed:

a 5.mm hook and a 3.75mm hook

weight 4 yarn

measuring tape

Stitches used:

HDC-half double crochet

DC-double crochet

FP/BP DC-front post/back post double crochet

SC-single crochet

Pattern:

Brim:

with a 5mm hook, chain 9

in 2nd chain from the hook do HDC, (8 HDC)

Repeat HDC rows until work measures 19 to 20 inches long.

Chain 1 and fold band in half lengthwise and join with 8 SC

Refer to video here:

With a 3.75 hook, turn seam to inside and now fold band in half widthwise. 

Chain 2 and place 70 HDC evenly around the hat band. This will close the band to make it double brimmed with edges hidden.

Headband body:

With a 5mm hook, chain 2, and DC into each HDC, join, chain 2

*FP/BP DC alternately around.

Join with slip stitch to top of first stitch. (70)

Repeat FP/BP DC row 8 more times.

The Height of the ribbing work should be 3 1/2 inches.

If not at that height, repeat FP/BP DC row until you do.

When height is reached, join, knot off, and weave in end.

The completed height of this headband should be 4 1/2 inches with a width of 9-9 1/2 inches

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Thank you and take care!

<3

-Michelle

The "Soft and Sweet Beanie"....

A pattern by Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of 

5 Knots North

This pattern requires Bernat Velvet.

As long as the measurements are followed, 

any yarn can be a good substitute.

Lion Brand's Vel-luxe

was used for the hat in Gold, pictured

above.  It is a lighter weight yarn

so a smaller hook was required (4.5mm)

along with a few additional stitches made.

I followed the measurements

given below

and it turned out perfect!

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Needed:

Bernat Velvet or any weight 4-5 yarn

5mm hook (Unless a different weight yarn is being used, then adjust accordingly)

Sewing needle

Thread, embroidery thread....a thread that won't snap or break when pulled!

Measuring tape

Pompom, if preferred...going without a pom looks great too!

Abbreviations: 

st=stitch

sts=stitches

dc=double crochet

hdc=half double crochet

sc=single crochet

ch=chain

Stitches used:

single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet.

Pattern:

1. ch 26

2. hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across. =28 sts

you want this to be 7 1/2 inches in height.

3. turn, ch 2, work 1st dc in 1st st in the back loop and in each st across.

4.-36. repeat step 3.

you want to reach 18 1/2 inches in length...closer to 19 inches.  

also, wrap the piece around your head and check to make sure both ends meet to be able to close. 

this will stretch out the long rectangle a bit and a truer size will come about upon measuring. 

below you will find in the video tutorial how to sc up the two ends and join them together.

when using the Bernat Velvet, we are going to work 60-65 hdc's around into the bottom of the hat so we can begin our brim.

video below will show how to do this...

 Brim:

1. work 60-65 sts around bottom of the hat. join.

2. ch 2, work hdc  in each st around. join.

3. ch 2, work hdc in each st around. join.

4. ch2, work sc in each st around. join.

as picture above states, you want the brim to be about an inch long.

knot off, weave in ends, add a pompom (if ya want!) and 

taaa-daaaaa!!!

you have yourself a "Soft and Sweet" velvet beanie!

Beanie measurements upon completion:

Height: 9 1/2 inches (round about, this can be a tad bit longer or shorter, your call!)

Width: 10 to 10 1/2 inches.

Thank you so much for trying out my pattern and let me know if you have any questions on my Facebook page "5 Knots North"!

Have an awesome day!

The "Comfy, Cozy Cowl"...

A Pattern by 

Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of

5 Knots North

~~~

Below, a shot of the back of the cowl and how the seam worked up.  I join into the top of the chain 2....

NOT counting it as a stitch.

Above, the "Comfy, Cozy Cowl" pairs beautifully with the "Heyyy Baby Beanie"

Below, the yarn I used for the white cowl.  Lion Brand's Comfy Cotton Blend.  Above, I used Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn in "Citrus Punch"

Hook: 5 - 5.5mm... I crochet tight so I used a 5.5mm hook

Yarn: Lion Brand's "Comfy Cotton Blend", one cake, or any weight four yarn.

Abbreviations:

ch= chain

dc= double crochet

hdc= half double crochet

sp= space

st= stitch

sts= stitches

FP/BP= Front Post/Back Post

Stitches used:

double crochet, half double crochet, half double crochet in the 3rd loop....video for how to complete this stitch is found below...

Measurements:

11 inches wide and 9 inches long

Pattern:

1. ch 90. Join-being sure that chain is not twisted.

2. ch 2. dc around. join. (Check to makes sure that items, when laying flat, is 11 inches wide).

3. ch 2. dc around. join.

4. ch 2. dc around. join.

5. ch 2. Beginning with front post dc in first st, alternate FP/BP dc in each st around. join.

6. ch 2. in dc, work front post crochet in each st around. join.

7. ch 2. hdc around. join.

8. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

9. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join. 

10. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

11. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

12. ch 2. Alternate FP/BP dc, around. join.

13. ch 2. in dc, work front post crochet in each st around. join.

14. ch 2. hdc around. join.

15. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

16. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

17. ch 2. hdc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

18. ch 2. dc in the 3rd loop of each st around. join.

19. ch 2. Alternate FP/BP dc, around. join.

20. ch 2. in dc, work front post crochet in each st around. join.

21. ch 2. dc around. join.

22. ch 2. dc around. join.

23-31. ch 2. Alternate FP/BP dc, around. join.

The length is your preference. I used the instructions above and got 9 inches in length.  

.....YAY!!! You are done!!!

Please find me on Facebook at "5 Knots North" for any clarification or questions.

Also, if I goofed or if there is a typo, please, PLEASE let me know on Facebook too! 

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It is now 6am and I have been up all night working up the cowl and pattern.  I'm betting bed is in my near future.  Whew!

Thank you for trying out my pattern and post your work on my Facebook page!  I love seeing all the beautiful items ya guys and gals make!

Take care,

-Michelle

The "Trekking Messy Bun Beanie"

A Pattern by 

Michelle "Chellie" Plummer

of

5 Knots North

Pattern is worked "top down" with a 30 chain joined to start.

Hat is 7in wide and 9in long.

Hook: 6mm

Yarn: weight 4 yarn.  Lion Brand's Wool-Ease, Red Heart super saver and Caron Simply Soft were all used in making this beanie

Stitches used: double crochet, front post half double crochet, back post half double crochet, crochet in the 3rd loop, half double crochet and double crochet.

Abbreviations:

dc- double crochet

hdc- half double crochet

fp/bp- front post/back post crochet

ch- chain

st- stitch

sts- stitches

Pattern...

1. chain 30. make sure not to twist and join with starting ch to form a loop.

2. ch 2. dc around. join (ch 2 does not count as stitch) 30 sts

3. ch 2. in dc, increase every 3 sts. join. 40 sts

4. ch 2. in dc, increase every 4 sts. join. 50 sts

5. ch 2. in dc, increase every 5 sts. join. 60 sts
(60 sts around for a child, below, 70 sts for an adult)

***

above, we have 60 sts around.

below, we have 70 sts around.

If your tension is on the looser side and your getting measurements bigger than 7in across for the beanie done with 70 sts around, please restart with a 5mm hook.

If this does not work, work the beanie to only 60 sts around.

***
6. ch 2. in dc, increase every 6 sts. DO NOT do 2 dc in very last st of round. join. 69 sts

7. ch 2. in hdc, hdc in each st around. join.

8. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

(video below for how to complete this step)

9. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

10. ch 2. in hdc, *fp crochet into the first st, bp crochet into the 2nd st, and bp crochet into the 3rd st* repeat around. join.
11. ch 2. in hdc, *fp crochet into the first st, bp crochet into the 2nd st, and bp crochet into the 3rd st* repeat around. join.

12. ch 2. in hdc, crochet in each st around. join.  

13. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

14. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

15. ch 2. in hdc, crochet in each st around. join. 60 sts

16. ch 2. in hdc, crochet into the 3rd loop of each st. join.

17. ch 2. in hdc, alternate fp/bp crochet in each st. join.

18. repeat step 17.

19. repeat step 17.

20. repeat step 17. 

21. repeat step 17.

22. repeat step 17.

23. repeat step 17.

24. repeat step 17.

And there ya have it, folks!  Your "Trekking Messy Bun Beanie" is complete! 

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Thank you for trying out my pattern!

Much love,

-Chellie