Deep Rooted Cable Headband: Free Knitting Pattern

Doesn't everyone just love a good headband?  One that stays in place, keeps your ears warm and that also looks incredibly stylish and expensive?

I find headbands are such a great alternative to a messy bun toque.  With a messy bun toque I always find I have to do something with my hair in order to make the toque look right.  With a headband, I can just throw it on and go!

The other day I was browsing the mall (and by "mall" I mean the virtual on-line variety) when I came across a headband that I thought looked absolutely lovely!!!  And it would have be especially lovely if I wouldn't have had to pay the almost $40 price tag to get it.  I will leave you to conjecture the store in question based on the title of the post!!!





Instead, I managed to make this headband for the grand total of FREE, thanks to the use of various stash yarn!  If I had to purchase the yarn again, the ladies size headband would cost approximately $3

And it only took me a couple of hours (even including the million plus one interruptions from the children and husband alike!)

Once I made one for myself, I then made several to sell on consignment at my local store "Little Treasures Kid's Store."  If you are a local, check them out!!  A new batch of Red Mitten Designs items will be delivered late next month!

And NOW . . . .



On to the pattern!!!

Fall Pumpkins: Free Crochet Pattern

Hello Everyone!!!  Looooooong time, no posts!!  I have been super busy with the little ones and canning this years harvest.  How busy is your fall routine?

This post is a re-writing of my Fall Pumpkins pattern.  You can find the original "formula" I created HERE if you would like.  The Fall Pumpkins have been my number one selling commission and custom order this past month.

This pattern creates a consistently plump and adorable pumpkin!  Why not try making one in each of the sizes, or re-size by chaining more start stitches to make a larger pumpkin that would look create as a couch cushion!!!  Isn't crafting thy BEST way to be express your individual creativity?!!


Fall Pumpkins

skill level
easy

size
small, medium, tall

needles & notions
4mm hook
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
beads, bows or gems (optional)

yarns
MC     Vanna's Choice Rust or Terracora 
            or Fisherman
CC      small amount of brown worsted
            weight yarn


pattern
starting with MC, ch 21 (29, 31) sts.  Turn

Row 1:   HDC in 2nd ch from hook and HDC across.  Turn [20 (28, 30) sts]

Row 2:   Ch 1 (does not count as a st).  in back loops only HDC in each st across.  Turn [20 (26, 30) sts]

Repeat row 2 for a total of 16 (18, 16) rows

Fold rectangle in half, start end to finished end.  Slip stitch seam together.  Leave a long tail for finishing and bind off

Use the tail and a running stitch to close the bottom of the pumpkin.  Turn pumpkin right side out and stuff to desired plumpness.  Use a small length of yarn and a running stitch to close the top of the pumpkin (don't worry if it is a little "messy: as it will be covered by the stem)


stem
in a magic loop, 3 sc.  Continue in rounds

Rnd 1:    2sc in each st around

Rnd 2:    sc around in back loops only

Rnd 3:    sc around

Rnd 4:    in front loops only *2sc in sc.  sc in next.  repeat from * to end of round (9 sts)

Rnd 5:    *2sc in st.  sc in next 2 sts.  repeat from * to end of round (12 sts)

Rnd 6:    *2sc in st.  sc in next 3 sts.  repeat from * to end of round (15 sts)

Continue increases as above until desired circumference.  Bind off


finishing
sew stem to top of pumpkin using an over-stitch.  Attach a curl if desired.

Finished your pumpkin?  Share it online and tag @redmittendesigns on Instagram or Facebook!  

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If you use this pattern for sale items please provide a link back and give credit.  It's the nice, morally responsible thing to do! DO NOT claim this pattern as your own. Why not try writing one of your own? You can do it! I know you can!!  

All photos copyright Jocelyn Windover and Red Mitten Designs (do not use without permission).  

Once again, thank you for choosing a Red Mitten Designs pattern!