Sweetpea Slouch

Sweetpea Headband

‘Creative beauty is a projection of the heart.’

Disclaimer: This pattern and photographs are the property of EmmeClaire Crochet and should be
used only for personal and non-commercial use. You may not alter or sell this pattern in any way.
You may sell finished products, but please credit EmmeClaire Crochet when referring to the
pattern.

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Thank you for choosing the Sweetpea Headband for your next project! This
headband is designed to keep your ears warm on those chilly, winter mornings.
Featuring the beautiful star stitch, this accessory is sure to turn heads!

Materials
- 6mm / 6.5mm crochet hook
- Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky yarn in two colours:
o Colour A: Bubblegum Pink
o Colour B: Candyfloss Pink
- Yarn needle / scissors
- Stitch marker

Size and adjustments

Head Finished
This pattern has the instructions for four sizes.
Size circumference (inches/cm)
Each size will be indicated in brackets and
colour coded in the pattern. (inches/cm)
17”
The headband is designed to provide a snug X-Small 17”-18” / 40-45cm
fit. If you prefer a looser fit, please use a size 18”
up from the recommended head Small 19”-20” / 48-50cm

circumference, bearing in mind that it will Medium 20”-21” / 50-55cm 19”

stretch over time.
Large 22”-23” / 55-60cm 20”
Each size will be 1" wider than the previous,
with a height of 4.5”. Adjustments can be
made to the headband by adding or
decreasing in multiples of 2 where indicated Gauge: 3fhdc = 1 inch
in the pattern.

Stitch terms and abbreviations (US terms)

sl st: slip stitch hdc: half-double crochet

st/sts: stitch/stitches hdc2tog: half-double crochet two stitches together (decrease)
ch: chain * - *: repeat pattern between these symbols
sc: single crochet prev. = previous
NOTE: Ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern.

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Special stitches
All tutorials for the following stitches can be found on my website Tutorials page
or Youtube channel. I have provided links to the individual stitch tutorials in the
pattern and the written instructions in the glossary at the end of this pattern.

- Foundation half-double crochet (fhdc): This is used for the first row of the
beanie, replacing the traditional chain start.

- Star stitch: This stitch is used to create the detail in the headband. This is a tricky
stitch to get started but it makes a lovely textured finish.

- Backwards joining method: used for colour changes and to create the camel
stitch join.

- Camel stitch: This technique uses the third stitch of the hdc. This means looking
for the loop behind the normal ‘V’ stitch made.

- Half-double crochet decrease using the star eye: This stitch is used at the end
of the star stitch row to remove the gap left between the first and last star. It
will leave a neat join line at the back of your beanie. See Glossary (pg. 10) for
photo instructions.

When you make this headband, I’d love to hear the story behind it! Are you
making it for a friend? Is it a gift? Remember to tag me - @emmeclairecrochet
or #sweetpeaheadband on Instagram so I can see your creation!

If you have any questions about the pattern,

please contact me at emmeclairecrochet@gmail.com or:

Ravelry: EmmeClaire Crochet Designs

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❤ ❤ Happy crochet! ❤ ❤

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 Pattern Instructions (click here for video tutorial)

1. Using a 6mm hook (or recommended hook for your yarn) and Colour A, make
57 / 61 / 65 / 69 fhdc. Ch 3 counts as a stitch. This will make a strip of
approximately 17” / 18" / 19" / 20". Join with a backwards join or sl st into the
top of the first fhdc, making a loop. Ensure the loop isn't twisted before joining.
Change to Colour B.

Row 1

Note: To adjust, you

can remove or add
stitches at this point
in multiples of two,
always ending on an
odd number.

If you have trouble with the fhdc, ch 57 / 61 / 65 / 69, sl st in 1st ch to join in the round (make sure
the ch is not twisted). Ch 2 and work 1 hdc in the next 56 / 60 / 64 / 68 st. Sl st into the top of the
ch 2 to join.

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2. Camel stitch row. Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop of each stitch around. Join with a
backwards join or sl st into the first st. (57 / 61 / 65 / 69 st). Change to Colour A.

Work into 3rd loop Join into this stitch

3. Repeat Row 2. Do not change colours at the end of this row. Change to 6.5mm
hook for a more comfortable fit at the end of this row.

Row 3

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 4. Star stitch row. Ch 3, Make the first star using the 3rd loop of each hdc. This will
create another row of camel stitch (see photo tutorial- ignore ribbing in photos
as this is the same method as the Sweetpea Slouch Beanie). Make another 27 /
29 / 31 / 33 stars using the 3rd loop of each hdc. Hdc2tog using the star eye,
base of star and base of ch 3 from the first star (step 12 in photo tutorial –). Join
with a sl st into the top of the first star. (28 / 30 / 32 / 34 stars + hdc). Ch 1, turn.

1 2 3 4

Make your first star using Draw up a loop in 2nd and 3rd Draw up a loop from base of Use the 3rd loop of the next two
the ch 3. chains. chains. stitches to draw up two more
loops. You will have 6 loops on
the hook.

5 6 7 8

Yarn over and draw the Chain 1 to secure the star, To make the second star, Insert hook between last two
hook through all 6 loops. making the star eye. insert hook into the eye of the points of prev. star – draw up a
prev. star and draw up a loop. loop. 3 loops on hook.

9 10 11

Insert hook into same stitch as the Draw up another two stitches using the Yarn over and draw the hook
last point of prev. star – draw up a 3rd loop to make the camel stitch. 6 loops through all 6 loops as per step 5.
loop. 4 loops on hook.
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5. Hdc in same st (mark with a stitch marker). Make 2hdc in each star eye,
skipping the stitch between each star. Join with a sl st into marked stitch to join.
(57 / 61 / 65 / 69 st). Ch 3, turn.

Row 5

6. Star stitch row. Make the first star and another 27 / 29 / 31 / 33 stars. This row will
use the two top loops of the hdc from prev. row - not the 3rd loop like row 4.
Hdc2tog using the star eye, base of star and sl st from prev. row. Join with a sl
st into the top of the first star. (28 / 30 / 32 / 34 stars + hdc). Do not turn.

Row 6

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 7. Ch 1, make 2 hdc into each star eye, skipping the stitch between each star.
Hdc2tog using the last st and sl st from prev. row. Join with a backwards join or
sl st into the top of the first star. (57 / 61 / 65 / 69 st). Change to Colour B and
6mm hook for a tighter edge.

8. Camel stitch row. Ch 1, hdc into 3rd loop of each stitch around. Join with a
backwards join or sl st into the first st. (57 / 61 / 65 / 69 st). Change to Colour A.

9-10. Repeat Row 2, keeping the two rows the same colour. (57 / 61 / 65 / 69 st). End
off at the end of Row 10.

Enjoy your headband!

© EmmeClaire Crochet, 2018.

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 Glossary of Crochet Terms (US)

Backwards join method – This is a fantastic way to ensure a neat finish when making a colour
change or the camel stitch. To make this join, work the pattern until just before the join.
Remove your hook from the work, and insert it, from back to front, into the stitch you wish
to join into. Place the working loop (the one you removed the hook from) over the hook and
pull the hook through. Ensure you pull the loop tight to bring the work together. The hook
and working end of yarn is now behind your project and ready for the next row!

1 2 3 4

Camel stitch – This stitch works into the back of the loops rather that the top two ‘V’ stitches
of a sc or hdc. For the hdc, if you turn your work slightly, you’ll see there is an extra stitch
created just below the top of the hdc. We will work into that stitch. Work either a sc or hdc
stitch into this ‘third loop’ behind the top of the next stitch.

1 2 3

Chain stitch – With a slip knot on your hook, pick up the yarn with the end of your hook. Pull
the hook through the slip knot, rotating the hook so the top is facing downwards to secure
the yarn. One chain is now complete.
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Colour change – There are many different methods for changing colours in crochet. I like to
use the backwards join for colour changes as the yarn is already behind the work, so the join
is hidden. To create the colour change, wrap the new colour around the hook and pull through
the loop. That’s it! You can tie the end or work it into the row.

1 2 3

Foundation half-double crochet (fhdc) – This stitch is worked by creating a half double
crochet stitch and a chain stitch at the same time to make the first row of your project. It
removes the typical chain start. To work this stitch, chain 3. Yarn over and insert your hook
into the first stitch. Yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw the hook through only
the first loop – this creates a chain stitch. Yarn over and draw through all three loops. Your
first fhdc is complete.

To make the second and all other fhdc, yarn over and insert your hook under both loops of
the chain stitch you created in the previous fhdc. Looking at your work, it is on the left side, just
below the three loops of the previous fhdc. Yarn over, and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over and draw the hook through just the first loop – this creates a chain st. Yarn over and
draw through all 3 stitches.

Half-double crochet (hdc) – This stitch is worked by taking the yarn over the hook and
inserting it into the next stitch. Yarn over and draw the hook through the stitch. (3 loops on
the hook). Yarn over again and draw the hook through all three loops.

Half-double crochet decrease (hdc2tog) – Similar to the single crochet decrease, this stitch
provides shape in projects by reducing the number of stitches in a row. To create this
decrease, yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and draw up a loop – 3
loops on the hook. Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch – 4 loops on hook. Yarn
over again and draw through another loop – 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw the
hook through all five loops.

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Half-double crochet decrease (hdc2tog) using the star eye – This technique has been
developed when using the star stitch in the round. Given the style of the stitch, the last stitch
of the row will always be concave, leaving a significant gap in your work. To remove the gap,
we will create a hdc2tog decrease using the last star for stitches. To create this decrease,
insert the hook into the eye of the last star and draw up a loop – 2 loops on hook. Insert the
hook into the base of the last star (where the last point is) and draw up a loop – 3 loops on
hook. Yarn over – 4 loops on hook - and insert the hook into the last stitch (the slip stitch from
the previous row) and draw up a loop – 5 loops on hook. Yarn over again and draw the hook
through all five loops.

1 2 3

4 5 6

Single crochet (sc) – The single crochet is a basic stitch used in many crochet projects. To
create this stitch, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and draw the hook through
the stitch. Yarn over again and draw the hook through both loops on the hook.

Slip knot – This will secure the beginning of your project. Wrap yarn around index finger,
ensuring you leave a tail of at least 2”. You will have two strands of yarn over your finger. With
a crochet hook, insert the hook underneath the first loop and secure the second loop in the
hook. Pull the hook under the first loop. Remove your finger and pull both ends of the yarn to
tighten the knot.

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Slip stitch (sl st) – This stitch is commonly used to join ends of a project to create a circle (eg.
beanies or headbands). To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch you wish to join
to. Yarn over and draw the hook through both the stitch and loop on the hook.

Star stitch (added to a project) – This beautiful stitch creates a circular star pattern through
a combination of yarn over stitches. To create this stitch, you will need to work one row for
the base of the star, and another row to finish the top of the star. The first star in the row is
created differently with all subsequent stars following the same technique. This means, you
will always need an odd number of stitches when using this stitch. For my patterns, the star
stitch will be added to an existing base, in this case, the hdc ribbing. To begin, chain 3. Insert
the hook into the second chain from the hook and draw up a loop (2 loops). Insert the hook
into the next chain, draw up a loop (3 loops). Insert the hook into the base of the chain
stitches, draw up a loop (4 loops). Insert the hook into the next st, draw up a loop (5 loops).
Again, insert the hook into the next stitch and draw up a loop (6 loops). Yarn over and draw
the hook through all six loops. Chain 1 to secure the star. This creates the first star.

To make the second star, insert the hook into the eye of the star you created (this is the gap
left by the chain 1) and draw up a loop (2 loops). Insert the hook between the last two points
of the star (made when drawing up the last two loops of the first star), draw up a loop (3
loops). Insert the hook into the base of the last point of the star, draw up a loop (4 loops).
Insert hook into the next stitch, draw up a loop (5 stars). Again, insert hook into the next stitch
and draw up a loop (6 loops). Yarn over and draw hook through all six loops. Chain 1 to secure
the star. Repeat the instructions for making this second star until you reach the end of your
work.

Once you reach the end of your work, you will need to turn your work. See instructions above
for joining with a hdc2tog using the eye of the star when working in the round. We will only
work into the eye of the stars in this row. Chain 1 and hdc into the same st. Skip the next stitch
and work 2hdc into the star eye. Skip next stitch. Continue to work 2hdc into each star eye,
skipping the stitch between each star.

Star eye – This refers to the hole left by the chain one made to secure the base of the star.

Yarn over (yo) – This refers to the action of bringing the yarn from the back of the hook over
the top of the hook and securing the working end of yarn in the hook groove.

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