February 27, 2013
I went through a phase in my stitching journey where I created a variety of hair accessory items. You have already seen a variety of hair clips that I previously posted about. Over the next few posts, you will see a variety of crochet flower headbands that I made. The first one being this green crochet flower headband. Now I could most certainly make one post and bunch them all together. However, when I scroll back through my stitching journal I would like to see each individual project. They are each unique in their own way and I didn’t want to lump them altogether. With that in mind, be prepared for the next several posts to be VERY similar.
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What about gauge?
One great thing about stitching a crochet flower headband is that gauge doesn’t really matter. With that in mind, if they come out a little bigger or a little smaller than you had planned, they are still usable projects for something. Not only can they be used as crochet flowers for headbands, they can also be added to a hat or a bag or something else you have creatively thought of.
What Pattern was used for this crochet flower headband?
I used the book 200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & Trims for most of the flowers I stitched for my headbands. For this particular headband I used the small rose pattern. Click the link below to take you to it on Amazon:
What yarn was used for this crochet flower headband?
Quite honestly, for a project like this, you could use just about any size yarn you would like. If you wanted to make this project exactly as I did, then you will need DMC Senso Coton Microfiber in the light green colorway. This is a size 3 yarn. Due to the fact that I stitched this headband over 8 years ago, I don’t know if you can find this exact yarn anymore. I have searched online and have not been able to find it. I did find that DMC still carries a size 3 cotton yarn called Natura Just Cotton. It is available in 60 colors. This is likely your closest substitute. However, like I stated previously, you could really use any size yarn you prefer for this type of project. Great yarn websites to check out would be: LoveCrafts, Lion Brand, CreateforLess, Knitpicks/We Crochet, and Knitcrate.
What hooks and tools are needed to make this crochet flower headband?
Pictured here is another angle of the finished green crochet flower headband.
If you are just starting your stitching journey, chances are you don’t have tools yet. I highly recommend doing your research and reading reviews to figure out what you like best. I will include my recommendations, but definitely read and find what works best for you.
My favorite brand of hooks to use are the Knit Picks brand. They are so beautiful and well made. I have a wood set of the crochet hooks as well as this padded handle set. I love them both! For these smaller flower projects you will need the smaller hooks, so make sure you check the sizes of the sets you are ordering. I posted an additional option for a complete set you can find on Amazon below.
As promised here are a few sets from Amazon that would be great too. I don’t think the light up set pictured below has the smallest hook sizes but I think that looks kind of awesome and it would work for the bigger flowers and other crochet projects you would make. I love that it’s rechargeable! Again, be sure to do your research and read the reviews. If you buy a good set of hooks it’s likely you will never need to buy another set again, or at least not for a very long time. Doing your homework to make sure you are making a sound purchase is always a good idea.
What other supplies will be needed?
In addition to the supplies above, you will need a few other things to recreate these crochet flower headbands. First you need the headbands themselves. Second you may want different kinds of embellishments to create all different finished looks. You may want ribbon. You may also like to add the non-slip option by adding felt and the non slip grip material underneath the top part of the headband. Below you will see some links for what I can find that would be similar to what I used. But likely your best bet would be to run into your local beauty retailer and/or craft store and grab what you need. While it may be easier to purchase online, some of these things are easier to buy in person. Indeed this way you can see a little more clearly what you are getting.
Additional Tools for when your wrists and/or hands ache
If you are like me and you knit and crochet a lot, something that I have found is useful at times is a pair of stress relief gloves. I own a few different kinds, but I do think any of them is better than not using anything at all if your hands and wrists are bothering you. I’ll include a few links for you to check out.
Need a little more help?
In conclusion, that should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. If you feel like you might need a little extra assistance and want online classes to help you, check out the link below for Annie’s and Crafty websites. I take online classes often to improve and advance my skills. You can always learn something new!
I taught myself to knit and crochet through kits that I found at my local craft store, so there is always that option as well. I’ll share links to kits similar to what I used that you can also find on Amazon if you can’t find at your local craft store or can’t get to one soon.
That should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
