Free Pattern: Baby Headband - Stretchy

This technique should make it easier for those who want to make a headband without having the kid standing by (or for those of us who prefer them to last a few months instead of weeks).  To overcome the non-stretchiness issue with crochet headbands, I have borrowed a technique I saw somewhere through Pinterest. 


Supplies:
Yarn of your choice
Coordinating hook size
One "ouchless" hairtie - a kid-sized one for infant headbands, an adult-sized one for larger sizes - in a coordinating or neutral color.

(Shown - newborn size headband with I Love This Yarn and a white child-sized ouchless hairtie)

Abbreviations:
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:
Make a slip knot around the hairtie.  Ch to desired length.  Being careful not to twist chain, sl st to hairtie.  Finish off, weave in ends.

Add embellishment, like this flower.

I used the headband lengths from this Calleigh's Clips.  I did 13 inches for a newborn, but it snug on my babydoll.  Since newborn heads are so tender and the only stretchy spot is the hairtie, you may want to add another inch or two.


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