Bulky Headband Earwarmer Crochet Pattern
The Karen Headband is part of a set that was inspired by my sister-in-law Karen. She suggested I design a cowl, and after designed The Karen Cowl, I decided it needed a headband to go with it!
I never know what word to use. Do you call it a Headband or Ear Warmers?!? I’ve always called it a headband, but regardless of what you call it, this piece will keep you ears warm in the winter and you looking great!
It’s cute, it’s warm, it’s soft and squishy, it looks great, it’s beginner friendly and works up quickly! Can you tell I love it?! This yarn is the ultimate luxury, Sugarbush Chill is 100% Merino Wool. So soft and awesome!
Budget an issue? Don’t worry because this pattern can be made using any super bulky yarn! Check out the beautiful work my testers did:
Check out her work on Instagram @purpleshamrockcreations
for her Karen Headband!
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Pattern
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Materials:
- Size 8.0mm (L) crochet hook (or whatever size needed to meet gauge)
- Super Bulky Yarn (6), approx. 40 yards. I used less than one ball of Sugarbush Chill in Beaufort Sea.
- Two optional 1” buttons for the headband. Buy the same ones I used here!
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Ch: Chain
- St (s): Stitch (es)
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Gauge:
8 hdc by 6 rows of hdc is 4×4”
Notes:
- Unlessotherwise stated, join with a sl st to the first st of the round
- For morestretch, instead of beginning with chains, start with 38 foundation hdcs, joinand skip straight to row 2.
- Thefinal circumference is approx. 20” and made to fit an average woman’s head (upto 23”). It can be adjusted to be shorter or longer by adding less/ extrachains at the beginning.
Directions:
The Karen Headband
Ch 38, sl st to first ch to join.
Row 1) Ch 1, hdc across, join. (38)
Row 2) Ch 1, sc into the third loop (back loop) across, join.(38)
Row 3-6) Repeat rows 1&2.
Fasten off, leave long tail for attaching buttons.
(Optional, as the buttons are just ornamental)
Button Placement
The buttons go over the joined seam and on rows 3 & 5 (on the indented rows).
That’s it! That’s all. Super easy, super great!
For more of my beginner friendly patterns, see the Jasmin Messy Bun Beanie or the Jonathan Beanie!
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