Crochet Headband Patterns

Bando had served their purpose as clothing accessories since the Greek and Roman periods. At that time, they took the form of a wreath of hair and worn in special occasions. In the early 20th century, they became even more popular for their health benefits. It is a common belief among people from the time that the tight pressure around the forehead to help prevent headaches and reduce pain. But with the evolution of fashion, the significance of which is soon overshadowed by force, like headwear has become more embellished, combining exotic fabrics and lace and ribbon accents, with small roses, feather and jewel decorations. Their popularity peaked in the 1920s and a century later, they are still widely used, and even innovation with a version that is more elastic in the form of crochet headbands.

Now, head pieces are usually made from a horseshoe-shaped material (plastic or metal) to provide a stable form. It is covered by textiles, so it can be more convenient and attractive to wear. Some of them are toothless to ensure that they can hold the hair in place. However, given the flexibility of the child's head, the conventional structure is not recommended to support colleagues who softer. Therefore, headbands baby usually made of cotton and thread ribbon.

It's easy to find one available for purchase online. But it would be sentimental to make your baby's first crochet headbands own. Apart from the convenience that can personalize according to your preference and comfort of your baby, you can also save costs. It is an exciting prospect given the financial demands of the mother. To get started, you must secure the scissors, lightweight soft yarn, crochet hooks, elastic base and a measuring tape.

The first step will be to measure the head so you know how long you have to make a headband baby. Then, you have to decide how widely it will be - an inch or two will suffice. Subsequently, 5-9 chain stitch together - a crochet in first and second, and then double crochet in next two chains; switch back to single and double turns until completion of the first chain.

After that, work with the same pattern with the end of the line until you reach the desired length. For thicker, you can make another crochet headband using the same techniques and then stack the finished product so you can sew them together at the edges. You can then glue or some hem lace, ribbons or beads at the output end to give it a feminine touch. If you make one for boys, you can collect bugs crochet and animals as ornaments instead.

It seems like a worthwhile endeavor. But, if you are not versed in the do-it-yourself projects, then you can just rely on retail crochet headbands. You just have to be extra conscious about what you choose, to avoid anything that might irritate your child's skin. You can choose cotton, acrylic and bamboo secure. If there is wool, you can have as an alternative. However, you should keep an eye out for allergic reactions and make sure to skip the "super wash" type of clothing, because they can be dowsed with chemicals.