Crocheted Things

My life has totally become one giant crochet party because of winter. Our neighbor David, also known as Torch, saw Andrew throw his cowl on over his head during an excessively cold day. He proclaimed its likeness to "a squirrel being wrapped around his neck" and asked me to make him one! I loved the way he put it, so of course I tweeted about it (duh!) and the wonderful Lexy at BeautyFash requested one too!
She very sweetly blogged about the cowl here; you have to check out her adorable photos + matching nail polish (I love it!!). Once I sent Lexy's cowl off, I focused on making a headband inspired by this ASOS one Lunatepetal tweeted about:

Mine isn't as big, or cream OR KNITTED (obviously), but it's one of the first things I've made my own pattern for which means I'm super excited about it. It's nice and chunky, stretchy, and super warm; in other words, it's perfect.



Want to make one? No problem! I used the trinity stitch to make the headband so if my instructions are unclear just check out one of the many tutorials online, or leave a comment and I'll try to help! **Edit: I forgot to say what size hook! J HOOK!**

Band
Ch 14
R1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook, *insert hook in same st, YO and pull through, (insert hook in next Ch, YO and pull through) twice, YO and pull through 4 loops, Ch 1*; repeat from * across row.
R2: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, *insert hook in same st, YO and pull through, (insert hook in next Ch, YO and pull through) twice, YO and pull through 4 loops, Ch 1*; repeat from * across row.
Repeat R2 until it wraps comfortably around your head. Mine is 50 rows long (but I have a big head). Fasten off and sew seam.

Smaller Band
Ch 8
R1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook, *insert hook in same st, YO and pull through, (insert hook in next Ch, YO and pull through) twice, YO and pull through 4 loops, Ch 1*; repeat from * across row.
R2: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, *insert hook in same st, YO and pull through, (insert hook in next Ch, YO and pull through) twice, YO and pull through 4 loops, Ch 1*; repeat from * across row.
R3-14: Repeat R2.
Fasten off, wrap around the band and sew seam so that it sinches like the photo!

I also made a hat using this pattern from HeadHuggers.org! I think the highlighter yellow/lime color totally makes it:


Reminds me of a latex swimming cap!

I never wear headbands or hats because I don't usually like the way I look in them and they tend to give me headaches (as evidenced by my silly sideways faces (just wearing them for the photos kind of hurt)). But seeing as how the weather's been below zero lately, I figured it's probably time I be an adult and get over myself. Oh, yeah... Did I forget to mention my new bangin' tattoo?? Check out that sweet faux bois crochet hook!!
♥ Hooker Pride ♥