Scarf and Bow Headband

Here are the tutorials for the headband and scarf I made last weekend. My big crochet project at the moment is a granny square blanket, and I wanted to take a break from that to make something quick. These projects only take a few hours and are super easy.

I really love these kinds of headbands in the winter. They keep my ears warm, stop my bangs from going all over the place in the wind, and don't give me hat hair. Also, bows. I like bows a lot. I've made these with crochet flowers as well, which are also adorable.

You'll need one to two skeins of bulky weight yarn to complete these projects, depending on how long/wide you make the headband. I used almost exactly one skein.  You can use a large embroidery needle or your crochet hook to sew the project together.

*Note- the yarn I used was bulky weight, but it wasn't really all that bulky. If you are using a yarn that's really bulky, you may need to adjust the number of stitches.

Stitches used:

Chain stitch

Single crochet

Double crochet

Scarf
Chain 76. Double crochet in third chain from hook, and every chain after (74 double crochets). When you reach the end of the row, chain two and turn. *Double crochet in each double crochet from the previous row (74 double crochets). Chain two and turn.* Repeat from * to * twice more (four rows of double crochet). Double crochet in first 54 stitches, chain 8. Skip 8 stitches from previous row and pick up double crochet on the 62nd stitch in previous row. Chain two and turn. Repeat from * to * four times. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Headband
Band
Chain a row long enough to fit around your head, plus one. Turn and single crochet in each chain. Repeat until headband is as wide as you want it (I think I did eight rows). Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about six inches). Use tail to sew the two ends of the band together.
Bow
Chain 9 and single crochet in each chain (8 single crochet). Chain one and turn. Continue until you have twelve rows (you can make this bigger or smaller, depending on how large you want the bow). Fasten off.
For the band on the bow, chain 11 and single crochet into each chain (10 single crochet). Continue until you have three rows. Fasten off.
Assembly
Place the bow band in the center of the bow and wrap around semi-tightly. Using yarn, sew the bow band in place. Adjust the bow until it is to your liking. Place the bow on the headband and sew in place. I like to put mine off to the side a bit.

That's it! If anything isn't clear or if you have any questions, let me know.

Here, have a creepy picture.

Granny Scarf

So not only did this long weekend totally throw off my posting schedule, I also completely forgot to take pictures of anything. Until I have a chance to get things back to normal, here is the scarf I finished making last weekend. My sister was supposed  model it for me, but she decided to go down the shore for the weekend instead (I know, she is so mean). 

The original pattern comes from Bernat, but I changed it a little to me more to my liking. I decided to not include the fringe and I didn't make it as wide so that it won't be too bulky under a coat. I also did a row of single crochet at the top to make the edge look a bit more finished. 

I really like the way this scarf turned out. It's really cozy and warm and I can't wait till I can wear it. I have a little bit of this yarn left over as well, and I think I am going to make a flower or bow headband to match. It's super easy to make, and I will definitely post a tutorial for that. 

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

Bunting!

I finished making the bunting I was working on this weekend and I love it. I hung it in the bedroom and it's definitely making it a little more cheerful in there.

I'm still working on building my collection of art for the bedroom. I'm not a hundred percent pleased with the arrangement at the moment, but I don't know how I would change it yet. I would like to find a little embroidery for the little square space and another for below the bunny cross stitch.

Isn't this adorable?? I got it at Goodwill for $1.75. It has a stain in the middle, but I'm not sure what to use to get it off. I don't want to ruin it.

Weekend in Instagram

Oh, Sunday. I like Sundays because they are laid back and relaxing, but I also hate them because it means the weekend is almost over. This was a three day weekend for me though, so I shouldn't complain. Thursday night, we drove up to Avery's parents' house for a little visit. When we were about a half hour away, though, a huge thunderstorm came in. Usually, I love thunderstorms. When I'm inside. But we were in the car and this was the scariest storm I've ever been in. There were lightning strikes practically ever ten seconds, and they were all cloud to ground. I'm terrified of lightning unless I'm in the house, and we were driving through trees on little, dark, winding roads, so it was even scarier. I was so glad to finally get to the house. But the next day, everything was extra pretty.

I started reading a new book since I finished all the books in the  A Song of Ice and Fire series so far. I love Sherlock Holmes; I started reading the stories when I was about nine years old and have read all of them probably a dozen times. I read once that Doyle was upset that everybody loved Sherlock Holmes, but never really payed any attention to the other things he wrote. So when I found this in the bookstore a little while back, I picked it up. I've only read one chapter so far, but I'll let you know how it is when I finish. 

I also started working on a cowl with some yarn I got super cheap at A.C. Moore a few weeks ago. I'm using a stitch I found my Reader's Digest: Complete Guide To Needlework book. I love this book so much. I think I'm going to learn how to do embroidery next. 

I got chaat for lunch today. There's a place about a half a block away that has the most delicious chaat (though, honestly, I don't really have much to compare it to :) ). It's my favorite summertime meal because it's cold and has really fresh flavors. 

I forgot to take a picture until I was almost finished. I was too excited to eat.

And my dad found a baby bunny in my parent's yard while he was mowing the lawn. There's a little family of bunnies under one of the bushes, and I guess this guy got left behind. I'm so sad I wasn't there to see it.

Well, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

A look ahead...

Over the weekend, my sister and I went to fabric row, and I got a bunch of stuff I needed to continue working on the numerous projects I have going on right now. Here's a peek at what I'm working on. I'll be posting some how-to's and tutorials as things are completed.

We found this great store on 4th and Fitzwater called PA Fabric Outlet. They have an entire wall filled with boxes of buttons from floor to ceiling, huge bins full of discount fabric, zippers, and appliques, and lots of beautiful fabrics. That's where I got the mint and white striped chiffon in the picture above.

All in all, I have two dresses, a shirt, four re-fashions, a scarf, a sweater, and a blanket in progress. I want to get as much done as possible before semester starts up again. So now it's time to get back to work!

Friday Fancies

It's finally Friday! This week has been super long, but I'm looking forward to the weekend. My sister and I are going to fabric row to get supplies for refashioning some clothes she found at a thrift store. I'm so excited! But anyway, here are some lovely things I have found and fancy.

This sweater is adorable. I need to learn how to knit!

I love vintage linens, and this is a beautiful way to display them .

This dress is gorgeous, I would love to try to make it one day.

My already extensive list of things I want to crochet got a  little longer.