Advent calender day fourteen

A gift for the little ones to keep their ears warm today. This is a really nice quick make that will be great for a last min present.

I've given this design for you in a child size but you can make it longer if you want to make it for an adult.

Happy crocheting xxx

Advent calendar 14

Childs flower headband by Liz Ward

You will need;

Chunky weight yarn in your choice of colour

5mm crochet hook

Wool needle

button

Stitches and Abbreviations

Sl st –slip stitch

dc – double crochet

tr – teble crochet

dtr – double tr

BLO – work in back loop only

Ch 14

Row 1: tr in the 3^rd ch from hook, tr in each st along ch. 12sts

Row 2: BLO tr in each st to the end. 12sts

Repeat row 2 until the headband measures 18” 45cm or desired size

Fasten off and sew ends together to form a loop. Weave in and cut off any loose ends.

Flower

This pattern is worked in a spiral.

Start with 5 dc in to magic ring

Rnd 1 - 2dc into each st to the end. 6sts

 *Skip the next dc and starting with the next sts place stitch markers in alternate sts- leave stitch markers in till completely finished*

Rnd 2 – (ch3, skip the next dc, dc in the next st) repeat to end. 6ch spaces

Rnd 3 – (dc, 4tr dc) in each ch space the end. 6 petals

Rnd 4 – *working behind the petals created on the last row*- dc in the next unworked dc from rnd 2, (ch4, dc in the next unworked dc from rnd 2) repeat to end, sl st to join. 6 ch spaces

Rnd 5 – (dc, 2tr, 3dtr, 2tr dc) in each ch space the end. 6 large petals

Fasten off, sew a pretty button in the middle of the flower then sew in place on the headband. Weave in and cut off any loose ends.

Childs flower headband by Liz ward

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