The Basic Bulky Band is a free crochet pattern, here on my blog! It is an easy headband/ear warmer pattern for a beginner crocheter. It was designed to work up quickly, so you can easily make several colors in one day. It is a great gift idea to make for teens and women on your list. This easy to crochet, ear warmer pattern –The Basic Bulky Band– uses single crochet stitches, to make it a super friendly beginner project.
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The Basic Bulky Band Crochet Pattern #504 is made with size 5 yarn, making it an easy size of yarn to crochet with. Below you will find the free pattern. You can also purchase an inexpensive, printer-friendly, PDF of this pattern at my Etsy shop MarlowsGiftCottage, or with the direct pattern link here.
My MarlowsGiftCottage Etsy shop has all of my original crochet pattern designs. You will find slouchy hats, beanie hats, ear warmers, headbands, scarves, cowls, wraps, blankets (baby, afghan, throw), baskets, bowls, etc.
You will also be able to order my finished slouchy hats, and beanies, in tons of color choices and styles.
The yarn I used for this pattern is one of my favorite fluffy, and soft, size 5 yarns. You can find the Loops and Threads Charisma yarn at Michaels stores. This yarn is available in so many color choices and color combinations. You can make one to go with all of your cold weather outfits…and tons more for all your friends and family!!
Crochet Pattern #504 The Basic Bulky Ban
Wide Headband
© Marlow’s Gift Cottage, LLC
Beginner
Please read all directions before beginning project.
Size: Headband fits average teen/average adult woman…is approximately 3 3/4 inches wide and approximately 19 1/2 inches in circumference (it will stretch a few more inches).
Materials List:
-Bulky (size 5) weight yarn, 1 skein, although you will only use about 1/2 skein (Pictures are shown using Loops and Threads Charisma in Electric Blue)
–US L/11/8.00 mm crochet hook…check gauge…feel free to change hook size to get the correct gauge. Gauge is very important.
–Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
-Flexible Tape Measure
Gauge:
The gauge is 5 sc X 6 rows = 2 in x 2 in
Notes:
-Make sure you are joining directly into the top of the ch 2, at the end of each round. You will have 2 strands above hook and 1 below. Do NOT join into the gap between the ch and the next st. Joining into the gap will create a hole.
-ch=chain, sl st= slip stitch, st(s)= stitch(es), sc= single crochet
-Count your stitches after each round to be sure you do not miss a stitch (the first stitch, after the ch 2, is often overlooked because it is tighter).
Instructions:
- An inexpensive, printer-friendly, PDF version is available here, if you prefer… along with my complete portfolio of all of my original crochet patterns.
- Click here, if you would like to see/order completed versions of my slouchy hats/beanies.
ch 46, join with sl st to first ch to form ring (be sure not to twist)
R1: ch 2 (does NOT count as first sc), sc in next ch, sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2 = 45 sc
R2: ch 2 (does NOT count as first sc), sc in next st, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2 = 45 sc
R3-R11: same as R2
When R11 is complete, fasten off and weave ends.
