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This Mosaic Headband is a follow up to the Mosaic Mug Rug I released last week and follows the same principles and skills demonstrated in my Mosaic Crochet Basics Video. I love the texture, dimension and geometric designs that can be created with mosaic crochet!

My Mosaic Headband is a pretty fashion accessory made using just chains, single crochet, half double and double crochet and only one color per row! With the holidays around the corner, these make pretty stocking stuffers. Make several in your favorite color combinations!

 

 

Because of the nature of mosaic crochet, this Mosaic Headband is reversible. One side has the pretty geometric design while the other has a striped effect. Because of this I have a unique stretch band that allows you to wear it on either side without any unsightly seams! 

 

 

 

I used Red Heart With Love and Red Heart Soft, I had at home, but you really could use most worsted weight yarns so this is also a great stash buster! 

Now if you’ve never attempted color-work in your crochet, don’t worry! This method requires you to work with one color at a time — no changing colors mid-row; and the chart is easy to read and follow!

I have a blog post and video tutorial to help you understand the skills. You can find it HERE!

 

 

I hope you enjoy making these and will share your finished pictures on my Facebook page. 

 

 

Instructions for the Mosaic Headband

Size:  Approximately 4” wide by 21” long (2-3” stretch)

Materials:

• I used Red Heart worsted weight yarn in two colors
  • Color 1 approximately 100 yards
  • Color 2 approximately 130 yards
• Hook US G/4.0 mm
• Tapestry Needle for weaving ends

 

 

 

Gauge: Approximately 4 stitches and 4 rows per inch

 

Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

 

This pattern is worked in mosaic crochet. Here are a few basics for this method:

• Every row is worked in back loop only except for the first and last stitch of each row, or if otherwise noted.
• Each row is worked from the front (you will not turn) and will be fastened off at the end.
• Each row is worked in just one color; you will alternate colors for each row.
• When you see an “X” in a square in the chart, you will work a double crochet in the front loop of the stitch two rows down. When a square is blank, simply work a sc in the back loop of the previous row.
• The design will show on the front of the work, the back will be striped

 

Be sure to refer to the Mosaic Crochet Basics Video for the basic skills: https://wp.me/p4VX0z-5FR

 

 

 

 

Cut out the two charts below

Join them by matching the squares and taping together on side indicated

 

Headband Design:

Row 1: Starting with Color 1, ch 64, working in the back bump, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end, fasten off. (63 sts total)

Rows 2 to 18: Start with Color 1, then change color for each row. Join yarn in the first st of the previous row, ch1, sc in both loops of first st, work each st as indicated per chart until 1 st remains, sc in both loops of last st. Fasten off.

Row 19: Join Color 1 in the first st of the previous row, ch1, sc in both loops of first st, work sc in back loop of each st until 1 remains, sc in both loops of last st. Fasten off.

 

Stretch Band:

First Side

Row 1: With Color 1, and right side facing, join yarn at corner of end, working loosely, sl st in each row across, fasten off. (19)

 

 

Row 2: With right side facing, join around first sl st, ch2 (counts as hdc throughout), hdc around each sl st to end. (19)

 

Row 3: Ch2, turn, working in BLO, hdc2tog, hdc until 3 sts remain, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (17)

Rows 4 & 5: Repeat Row 3. (13 sts after last repeat)

Row 6: Ch1, turn, working in BLO, sc in first st, skip next st, sc in each st until 2 remain, skip next st, sc in last st. (11)

Rows 7 & 8: Repeat Row 6. (7 sts after last repeat)

Rows 9 to 13: Ch1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st to end. (7)

Row 14: Ch1, turn, working in BLO, sc in first st, 2sc in next st, sc in each st until 2 remain, 2sc in next st, sc in last st. 9)

Row 15: Repeat Row 14. (11)

Row 16: Ch2, turn, working in BLO, 2hdc in next st, hdc in each st until 2 remain, 2hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (13)

Rows 17 to 19: Repeat Row 16. (19 sts after last repeat)

Row 20: Ch1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st to end.  Fasten off leaving a 12″ tail. (17)

 

Second Side               

Row 1: With Color 1, and wrong side facing, join yarn at corner of end, working loosely, sl st in each st across, fasten off. (19)

Repeat Rows 2 to 20 of First Side.

 

 

Finish

This technique provides a finished edge on all sides, with the loose ends sandwiched between the two stretchy band sections – which avoids weaving in loose ends for all rows and makes the headband reversible!

 

 

Finish off raw edges: Thread a tapestry needle with the long tail, overlap end of stretch band over opposite side of headband, using tapestry needle stitch in place evenly. Weave ends. Fasten off.

Repeat for second side. Be sure loose ends are tucked between two stretch band sections.

 

 

Join the stretch sections together: With Right side facing, line up the edges of the two stretch band sections, join Color 1 at corner of stretch band section, working through both thicknesses, sc evenly to end of stretch band.  Fasten off. Repeat for second side.

 

 

Tip, even though this is a small piece, I still found that blocking made it look much better.

 

 

 

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