Mixed Cluster Knotted Headband
This Mixed Cluster Knotted Headband uses the mixed cluster stitch to make a quick headband with lots of texture. It works up so quick you can finish this in a few hours. It only uses less than a skein of yarn, so it’s perfect for using up scrap yarn.
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
Gauge:
6 m-cl= 4 inches
9 rows in pattern =3.5 inches
Finished Measurements:
Strip is 19 inches
Materials:
6-J mm hook
149 yards of worsted weight yarn
Scissors
tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
YO= Yarn over
CH= chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
M-CL= mixed cluster
Notes:
Headband is worked flat in one piece and seamed together in a way that creates the knotted twist. Beginning CH count as a stitch, unless otherwise specified.
Instructions:
CH 63.
Row 1: SC in to third CH (counts as first SC), and each CH across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as HDC), YO, insert hook into first stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through one loop, YO, pull through two loops, (two loops left on hook) ,skip one stitch, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through one loop, YO, insert hook again into same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through one loop, YO, pull through all six loops on hook ,CH 1. **YO, insert hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through one loop, YO, pull through two loops, leaving two loops on hook, skip one stitch, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO pull through one loop, YO, insert hook again into same stitch, YO and pull through one loop, YO, pull through all six loops on hook, CH 1 (complete M-CL made). Repeat from ** ending with a HDC in the top of the turning CH.
Row 3: CH 2 (counts as your first SC), skip 1st stitch, SC into the next stitch and every stitch across, ending with a SC in the turning CH from previous row.Turn.
Row 4-9: Repeat row 2 and 3. Fasten off, leaving a tail measuring 25 to 30 inches. Lay piece flat. Fold both ends and put one side of fold in the middle of the other side’s fold, as pictured. Using tail, sew across piece, making sure to go through all 4 edges. Fasten off and sew in ends.
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