Crochet Shamrock Headband
Create your very own handmade headband featuring delicate crochet shamrocks. This charming accessory is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations or simply adding a touch of whimsy to your outfit. Using a soft yarn in shades of green, you can easily crochet the shamrocks and attach them to a comfortable headband. The intricate design of the shamrocks will make your headband stand out and showcase your crafting skills. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, this headband is a great way to add a festive flair to your wardrobe.
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
- RED HEART Super Saver: 1 skein each of 368 Paddy Green A and 0316 Soft White B.
- Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 4.25 mm [US G-6]
- Yarn needle, One ½” (13 mm) wide headband (such as Bow-tique- Horizon Group headband, shown)
GAUGE: 4 sts = 1” (2.5 cm); 3 rows sc = 3/4” (2 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
HEADBAND COVER
Top Half
With A, ch 55.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across; turn—54 sts
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Fasten off, leaving a sewing length.
Top Half
With A, ch 55.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across; turn—54 sts
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Fasten off, leaving a sewing length.
Bottom Half
With B, work same as Top Half. Fasten off.
With B, work same as Top Half. Fasten off.
With wrong sides of Top and Bottom Halves facing, using yarn needle and A, sew sides together, matching sts. Insert the headband into cover. Sew ends together. Weave in ends.
Clover (make 2)
With A, ch 4, join into a ring with a slip st in first ch.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join with a slip st in first sc.
Rnd 2: *Ch 3, (tr, hdc) in same st, (hdc, tr, ch 3, slip st) in next st**, slip st in next st; repeat from * once; repeat from * to ** once, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in each of next 3 ch, slip st in base of first st (stem made). Fasten off, leaving a sewing length.
With A, ch 4, join into a ring with a slip st in first ch.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join with a slip st in first sc.
Rnd 2: *Ch 3, (tr, hdc) in same st, (hdc, tr, ch 3, slip st) in next st**, slip st in next st; repeat from * once; repeat from * to ** once, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in each of next 3 ch, slip st in base of first st (stem made). Fasten off, leaving a sewing length.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Sew both Clovers on the left side of the headband as pictured.
Weave in ends. Sew both Clovers on the left side of the headband as pictured.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; hdc = half
double crochet; sc = single crochet; sl st =
slip st; tr = treble crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( )
= work directions in parentheses into same st;
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number
of times specified; * = repeat whatever
follows the * as indicated.
A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; hdc = half
double crochet; sc = single crochet; sl st =
slip st; tr = treble crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( )
= work directions in parentheses into same st;
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number
of times specified; * = repeat whatever
follows the * as indicated.
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