over the past few weeks, i have been trying all sorts of different headband / head wrap patterns on ravelry, but none of them were very satisfying. so, i wrote my own! it’s perfect for experimentation with various yarns and hooks and can easily be shortened or lengthened. i’m partial to a thin, sport weight yarn paired with an i or j hook. lots of stretch, and it sits fairly flush on my head. it’s a pretty simple pattern, but if anything is unclear, please let me know!

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1. ch 12

2. dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, dc in turning ch of prev row, turn

3. ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc across, dc in turning ch of prev row, turn (10 dc)

4. repeat step 3 for 8 more rows (10 rows total)

5. ch 2, dc2tog, dc across 4dc, dc2tog, dc in turning ch of prev row (8dc)

6. ch 2, dc across, dc in turning ch of prev row (for 2 rows)

7. ch 2, dc2tog, dc across 2dc, dc2tog, dc in turning ch of prev row (6dc)

8. ch 2, dc across, dc in turning ch of prev row (for 2 rows)

9. ch 2, dc2tog twice, dc in turning ch of prev row (4dc)

10. ch2, dc across, dc in turning ch of prev row (for 2 rows)

11. ch2, dc2tog, dc in turning ch of prev row (3dc)

12. ch, dc across, dc in turning ch of prev row (for 5 rows)

13. fasten off

14. attach yarn to base ch, ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc across (10 dc)

15. repeat steps 3-13

16. weave in ends, and enjoy!

(Source: ravelry.com)