How to Decorate a Crochet Headband
Crochet headbands provide a soft and snug fit, and you can decorate them without incurring major expenses. The trick is to boost the appeal of your headgear without undesirably distorting comfort or appearance. Expand your repertoire of creative tricks -- from stitching to adding accessories -- in no time at all with a series of household items. Boost the appeal of a child's headband, for example, with her favorite colors, objects or shapes.
Things You'll Need
- Multi-colored yarn
- Crochet patterns (optional)
- Pony beads (multiple)
- Miniature silk flowers or shapes (multiple)
- Permanent epoxy
- Decorative ribbon
Instructions
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Construct the trim of the headband with multi-colored yarn. Include stitch patterns that transform standard strands of yarn into images or objects. Add a shell crochet stitch, for example, to decorate the surface of your headband with images of seashells. Download and print free patterns from CrochetPatternCentral.com, LionBrand.com or BevsCountryCottage.com for specific guidelines if you do not excel at thinking outside the box. (See Resources.)
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Slide pony beads onto your yarn strands to add shape and texture to the headband. Pony beads are prefabricated with a hollow center for effortlessly insertion. Place up to 200 pony beads nearby, depending on the extravagance you intend you design. Purchase pony beads at any craft shop.
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Bond miniature silk flowers, for example, to the outer surface of the headband with permanent epoxy. Arrange the flowers into the shape of your child's name, for example, or into the shape of one large flower. Tie decorative ribbon through the yarn strands to add size and ornamentation to your headband.
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References
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