I used (and I loved) this pattern last year to make quite a few headbands. I don't crochet very tightly (I am not very tightly wound myself, maybe that is why) so I went down a hook size after my first one because it was rather thin. I never do gauge swatches because I am always too excited to start the project. I know I would save myself a lot of headaches (not to mention saving my wrist from redoing things) if I just made little swatches, but anyhow, there's how I solved it--a G hook even though it sounds really small.
Thanks, Amber Terry! That is a great idea - I don't think a 'G' hook is too small for a worsted weight yarn at all. I am tightly wound, so that's the hook/yarn combo I use for amigurumi. ;)
@Nicole- Sorry it took me so long to respond. Did your gauge swatch match the dimensions that I gave? The fpdc/bpdc stitches should make for a very thick fabric. I have a very tight gauge, though. I'd need to see a picture to tell you just what's going on...could you post a link to a pic?
I've made 2 headbands with your pattern and both times the edges curl up so that when I lay it down, both edges curl up on themselves and meet almost in the center. What am I doing wrong?
That's normal and you're not doing anything wrong. The headband needs to be blocked - either wash it, pin it down and let it dry, or, pin it down and steam it.
To make pretty much the exact same flower posted above by Inez, I modified the below pattern: http://protsenka.com/2012/03/27/3d-crochet-flower/
Here is my revised pattern...
Create a magic/adjustable loop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvjYPFBP85c **I used this to eliminate the hole in the pattern I linked**
Row 1: 6sc through the adjustable loop then pull the loop shut.
Row 2: 2sc in each of the 6 sts from row 1. you will end up with 12 st
Row 3: 2sc in each of the 12 sts from row 2. you will end up with 24 st
Row 4: ch 3, skip 2 sts, sl st into the next st, repeat until the 24th st (8 loops of 3 ch)
Row 5: sc, hdc, 3dc, hdc, sc in every 3ch loop around (makes 8 petals)
Row 6: ch5, insert the hook into the 2nd ch of the skipped chains created in Row 4, from the back (while your flower is still facing you the RS), sl st, ch 5 and repeat, end with a slip st. (8 loops of 5 ch, underneath your first flower) **refer to the pictures in the original pattern for help with this part**
Row 7: sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc in every loop making 8 petals, sl st to end the row
Row 8: ch6, now do what you did in Row 6 except insert the hook into the 2nd ch(only one remaining) of skipped chains from Row 4. sl st, ch 6 and repeat, end with a slip st. (8 loops of 6 ch, underneath your first two flowers)
Row 9: sc, hdc, 6 dc, hdc, sc in every loop making 8 petals, sl st to end the row, BO
Hope that helps. this is the first time i've ever written a pattern, sorry if its no good.
Note: In Rows 4, 6 and 8 I would sl st into the whole ch, not just the back loop only as these chains get pulled on quite a bit while making the actual petal
I have been .searching for a pattern like this, Thank You for sharing. I used a 3.75 hook as I got to (Repeat rows 24 and 25 for a total of 16 rows of no increases (rows 24-39) the headband started getting way to long , I could wrap it around my head twice... so I cut out the whole mid section . it fit fine, I think also it's a little wide, I could be doing something wrong.. but with minor adjustments it came out pretty cute :)
TOG means "TOGETHER" Example: fpdc2tog would mean to front post double crochet 2 x's in same stitch . Here is a youtube link that may help you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrRfKKD_EM
What gauge did you get on the one you made?
ReplyDeleteI didn't measure before I blocked, but 4"x4" is approximately 21 stitches x 14 rows of alternating fpdc and bpdc rows.
ReplyDeletei love your view on free patterns
ReplyDeletewhy does yours look so thick? i used the same wool and mine is really thin.
ReplyDeleteI used (and I loved) this pattern last year to make quite a few headbands. I don't crochet very tightly (I am not very tightly wound myself, maybe that is why) so I went down a hook size after my first one because it was rather thin. I never do gauge swatches because I am always too excited to start the project. I know I would save myself a lot of headaches (not to mention saving my wrist from redoing things) if I just made little swatches, but anyhow, there's how I solved it--a G hook even though it sounds really small.
DeleteThanks, Amber Terry! That is a great idea - I don't think a 'G' hook is too small for a worsted weight yarn at all. I am tightly wound, so that's the hook/yarn combo I use for amigurumi. ;)
Delete@Meaghan- Thanks!
ReplyDelete@Nicole- Sorry it took me so long to respond. Did your gauge swatch match the dimensions that I gave? The fpdc/bpdc stitches should make for a very thick fabric. I have a very tight gauge, though. I'd need to see a picture to tell you just what's going on...could you post a link to a pic?
I've made 2 headbands with your pattern and both times the edges curl up so that when I lay it down, both edges curl up on themselves and meet almost in the center. What am I doing wrong?
ReplyDeleteThat's normal and you're not doing anything wrong. The headband needs to be blocked - either wash it, pin it down and let it dry, or, pin it down and steam it.
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DeleteHi Inez. I was wondering if you have seen any free flower patterns that look similar to the one you have.. I love it!
ReplyDeleteTo make pretty much the exact same flower posted above by Inez, I modified the below pattern:
ReplyDeletehttp://protsenka.com/2012/03/27/3d-crochet-flower/
Here is my revised pattern...
Create a magic/adjustable loop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvjYPFBP85c
**I used this to eliminate the hole in the pattern I linked**
Row 1: 6sc through the adjustable loop then pull the loop shut.
Row 2: 2sc in each of the 6 sts from row 1. you will end up with 12 st
Row 3: 2sc in each of the 12 sts from row 2. you will end up with 24 st
Row 4: ch 3, skip 2 sts, sl st into the next st, repeat until the 24th st (8 loops of 3 ch)
Row 5: sc, hdc, 3dc, hdc, sc in every 3ch loop around (makes 8 petals)
Row 6: ch5, insert the hook into the 2nd ch of the skipped chains created in Row 4, from the back (while your flower is still facing you the RS), sl st, ch 5 and repeat, end with a slip st. (8 loops of 5 ch, underneath your first flower)
**refer to the pictures in the original pattern for help with this part**
Row 7: sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc in every loop making 8 petals, sl st to end the row
Row 8: ch6, now do what you did in Row 6 except insert the hook into the 2nd ch(only one remaining) of skipped chains from Row 4. sl st, ch 6 and repeat, end with a slip st. (8 loops of 6 ch, underneath your first two flowers)
Row 9: sc, hdc, 6 dc, hdc, sc in every loop making 8 petals, sl st to end the row, BO
Hope that helps. this is the first time i've ever written a pattern, sorry if its no good.
Note: In Rows 4, 6 and 8 I would sl st into the whole ch, not just the back loop only as these chains get pulled on quite a bit while making the actual petal
DeleteI have been .searching for a pattern like this, Thank You for sharing. I used a 3.75 hook as I got to (Repeat rows 24 and 25 for a total of 16 rows of no increases (rows 24-39) the headband started getting way to long , I could wrap it around my head twice... so I cut out the whole mid section . it fit fine, I think also it's a little wide, I could be doing something wrong.. but with minor adjustments it came out pretty cute :)
ReplyDeleteIm not understanding what TOG is for, I have looked in my books and cant find that term. Please help
ReplyDeleteTOG means "TOGETHER"
ReplyDeleteExample: fpdc2tog would mean to front post double crochet 2 x's in same stitch . Here is a youtube link that may help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrRfKKD_EM