While I was in Texas visiting my daughter and her new baby girl, Lucy Jane, she asked me to make her some headbands. I had a few skeins of yarn from other projects with me and whipped up a few. We giggled at how cute she was with her giant bow. When I got home I made her some more headbands. I love interchangeable things so I made her some with flowers and a shamrock for her first St. ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Headwarmer
Keeping my ears and face warm this winter have been a constant quest. We have finally gotten a lot of snow, but it has also been colder than usual for long periods of time. Of course, this had to be the year we got our son a puppy. Oila (pronounced oy-la), a female black lab, has lots of energy and taking her on long walks helps a lot. The first night out I realized quickly I needed a better set ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Matching Headband and Mitts, a favorite set for gifts
I made this pack for a quick solution to last minute gifts. I wanted a slightly chunky headband and mitt set with a fun texture for my family and friends. These whip up in just a few hours and the set takes less then 2 skeins of Lion Brand Tweed Stripes. Other yarns may be substituted. Mitts come in 3 sizes. My little boy LOVES them. Pattern also includes a flower in 2 sizes. The mitts have a ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Sunday Mornings Headband
Most Sunday mornings I like to pull my hair up, rather than spending a lot of time on it. I wanted a headband that would be light enough to wear year round and could be worn with anything. This band is thinner than most, with a lattice look around the sides and bow in front. This is designed to match my Sunday Mornings Scarf. Sunday Mornings Headband Please add this to your Ravelry ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Button Up Headband
We've all purchased yarn that we LOVE, just because it is wonderful. I was shopping at a local dime store and found Red Heart Super Tweed. I picked up a couple of skeins, Smokey and Pinkberry. The other night I needed a quick and easy project to work on while in the car. This headwrap was born. Are you on Ravelry? Please add the “Button Up Headwrap” pattern to your library and click the heart on ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Unique Hatband and Headband
My two oldest kids have always burned easily. No matter how much sunscreen we applied, they would always end up with a burn. My daughter, now 22, recently spent the day at an airshow and even tho she put on sunscreen throughout the day she still ended up imitating a lobster. She needed a wide brimmed sun hat right away to shade her burnt face and shoulders. I picked up an inexpensive hat at ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Celebration Headband
For the Fourth of July I wanted to whip up a simple headband for my niece to wear. The band is meant to tie behind the head. It is light and airy, perfect for year round. It is also fun tied around a sun hat. Want to save this for later? CLICK HERE to add it to your favorites on Ravelry. Celebration Headband Project Info Project Description: a simple headband that ties behind the ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: By the Lake Headband
On our trip to Canada this summer, I picked up some colorful yarn I hadn't seen. Red Heart Grumdrop yarn in Licorice and Rock Candy are both amazing yarns! I wanted an easy project for in the car. I'd been meaning to remake my "mustache headband" to show the beautiful texture. It made a super cute cowl for my assistant Brookie, shown in photo above, too! By The Lake Headband The pattern below ... [ Read More ]
