Summer Headband/Scarf or Tie Belt

Introduction

Here is a versatile design. Can be worn as headband, summer scarf or tie belt.

Reminiscent of “hippie” fashions.

Quick and Easy.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size

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50” x 2” without fringe.

Materials

Bernat “Miami”– 1 ball - (1.75 oz, 50 g) (type of yarn: Tape yarn) Bernat Website

Hook: H (4 mm)

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

st (s): stitch (es)

sp(s): space(es)

RS: right side

WS: wrong side

sl: slip

Gauge

Using larger hook 4 sts = 1”

Instructions

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Row 1: Ch 198, hdc in fourth ch from hook; *ch 2, skip next 2 chs, hdc in next ch; repeat from * across; ch 4 (counts as first hdc + ch 2 of next row here and throughout), turn. (Mark as RS) (65 ch-2 sps)

Row 2: hdc in next hdc, *ch 2, hdc in next hdc; repeat from * across; ch 4, turn.

Row 3: Repeat Row 2.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2 fastening off at end of row.

Cut (8) 7” pieces of Miami for fringe.

For placement of fringe: Attach fringe in side of each row as shown in photo below.

For each fringe:

Fold (1) 7” piece in half. Hold piece with the right side facing. Using crochet hook to draw folded end through the space indicated for attachment from the right side to the wrong side. Pull the loose ends through the folded section and pull to knot securely.