My Favorite FREE Patterns to give as gifts this season!

As the fall progresses, only one thing has been on my mind lately. Christmas! I've skipped completely over Halloween and Thanksgiving in my mind and have begun thinking about what I am going to make and for whom this year. I love, love, LOVE sharing my crochet products with everyone. I always try and make it something they will actually like and use.

Sometimes this can be a challenge, which is why I've decided to collect all of my favorite go-to free patterns to use for gifts. 

Ribbed Headband/Ear Warmer - Free Crochet Pattern

Ever since making the granny stripe headband, I've been wearing them every time I leave the house! My hair is almost always up in a bun, so I don't usually wear hats. Therefore these headbands that double as earwarmers are perfect for me. I hope there are others out there like me!

My only problem with the granny stripe headband is, although it keeps my head sufficiently warm, it does have holes in it. I foresee this being a problem in the future, so I decided to whip up something a little more warm and cozy.

This headband (like most of my patterns) is fully customizable to you. You decide how wide you want it, how big (or small!) to make it, and of course, whatever pretty color you want on it also! Add a flower or other embellishment, or leave it as is. Its completely up to you!

This headband uses a few 'fancy' stitches if you're a beginner. But don't be intimidated just yet! I've included some video tutorials so you can really get the hang of it. Once you learn them, you can make all kinds of advanced looking goodies! (seriously though, isn't it fun to impress your family and friends?!)

Ribbed Headband/Ear Warmer Pattern

Materials

I Hook (5.5mm) 

Worsted Weight Yarn

Special Stitches (click on the link for a video tutorial!)

Foundation Single Crochet  - FSC

Front Post Double Crochet - FPDC

FSC 47 (or adjust to fit comfortably around your head)

CH 1, turn. SC down each FSC. Join to your first SC to make a round.

CH 3, DC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to CH 3 to complete the round.

CH 3, *FPDC in post of next DC in previous row. DC in next st.* Repeat around. End with a FPDC, and slip stitch into the ch 3 to complete the round.

Repeat the previous row until your headband is as wide as you like.

Ch 1, SC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to complete the round.

Repeat previous row once more. 

Finish off and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy the end result as much as I do! Try experimenting with different a different sized hook or a different yarn weight. I'd love to see what you come up with!

 

 

 

Quick and Easy Pop of Color Headband - Free Pattern!

Ever wish you could quickly and easily add a pop of color to your outfit?

 Have some bright colored yarn scraps that need a purpose?

Then I have the pattern for you! I made this headband in less than 5 minutes, and after making a few of these, you can too! It really is that easy. I promise!

What you need:

A small amount of worsted weight yarn

Size I hook

Pop Of Color Headband Free Pattern

Make a chain just long enough to wrap around your head where you would like the headband to sit. Slip stitch into the first chain to make a loop.

Ch 2, HDC in each ch around. Slip stitch to first HDC and fasten off. 

Weave in your ends and that's it! No, really! I'm enjoying making them in a bunch of different colors so I can just grab a color that coordinates with my outfit and run out the door!