Crochet Born to Dance Bun Cover

Introducing the Born to Dance Bun Cover, a unique crochet accessory designed for dancers who want to add a touch of elegance to their bun hairstyles. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this bun cover is not just a practical hair accessory but also a stylish statement piece. The intricate crochet pattern gives it a delicate and feminine look, perfect for ballet recitals, dance performances, or even everyday wear. Made with high-quality yarn, the Born to Dance Bun Cover is durable and long-lasting, ensuring that it will stay in place during even the most rigorous dance routines. The elastic band at the opening makes it easy to slip on and off, while securely holding your bun in place. Whether you're a professional dancer or just love to dance for fun, the Born to Dance Bun Cover is a must-have accessory that will elevate your look and make you stand out from the crowd.

Skill Level: Easy

Required Supplies:

RED HEART Soft Baby Steps: 1 ball 9702 Strawberry

Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 4.25mm [US G-6]

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Keep a ballet bun in place with a pretty mesh bun cover. This one is easily crocheted and has a tie woven around to adjust its size.

Gauge/Tension: GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

Bun cover measures 9” circumference x 3¾” long (23 x 9.5 cm.

Notes

1. Bun cover is worked in rounds with right facing at all times. Join at end of each round only when instructed.

2. Beginning in Round 5, place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.

BUN COVER

Ch 2.

Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join.

Round 2: (Ch 4, slip st) in each sc around; join with slip st in first ch of beginning ch—6 ch-4 spaces.

Round 3: Slip st in first ch-4 space (ch 5, slip st) in each ch-4 space around, ch 5; join with slip st in first slip st—6 ch-5 spaces.

Round 4: (Slip st, ch 5, slip st) in first ch-5 space, [ch 5, slip st] twice in each ch-5 space around, ch 5; join with slip st in first ch-5 space—12 ch-5 spaces. Place marker for beginning of round and work in continuous rounds.

Rounds 5–10: (Ch 5, slip st) in each ch-5 space around ending with last slip st in first ch-5 space.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Tie Ch 80. Fasten off. Tie a knot at each end of tie and weave through ch-5 spaces of last round.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain(s);

sc = single crochet;

st(s) = stitch(es);

( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st;

[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.