Free Pattern - Boucle Headband and Cowl Set

To get myself through the last few months of winter (so sad!), I felt like I needed something new and pretty. My scarf, even though I really love it, can be burdensome because of the length. About a year ago, I bought some yarn I just loved from which to make a slouch hat. Unfortunately, the pattern I was using didn't make a whole lot of sense and I never got it done. I was in headband making mode, so I thought I would whip this little set up.

Enjoy!


Boucle Headband and Cowl Set (adult size)

Materials:
Lion Brand Silky Twist in Linen (2 5oz. balls)
Size N crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Large Buttons (optional)

Stiches:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet two together


Headband:

Ch7
Row1: In second ch from hook, dc in each ch across. Ch 3. Turn. (5)
R2: Dc in first two stitches, 2dc in third stitch, dc in last two stitches. Ch 3. Turn. (6)
R3: Dc in each stitch across. (6)
R4: Dc in first three stitches, 2dc in fourth stitch, dc in last two stitches. Ch 3. Turn. (7)
R5: Repeat R3 (7)
R6: Dc in first three stitches, 2dc in fourth stitch, dc in last three stiches. Ch 3. Turn. (8)
R7: Repeat R3 (8)
R8: Dc in first three stitches, 2dc in fourth stitch, dc in last four stiches. Ch 3. Turn. (9)
R9: Repeat R3 (9)
R10: Dc in first four stitches, 2dc in fifth, dc in last four stiches. Ch 3. Turn. (10)
R11: Repeat R3 (10)
R12: Dc in first four stitches, dc2tog, dc in last four stiches. Ch 3. Turn. (9)
R13: Repeat R3 (9)
R14: Dc in first three stitches, dc2tog, dc in last four stitches. Ch 3. Turn. (8)
R15: Repeat R3 (8)
R16: Dc in first three stitches, dc2tog, dc in last three stitches. Ch 3. Turn. (7)
R17: Repeat R3 (7)
R18: Dc in first two stitches, dc2tog, dc in last three stitches. Ch 3. Turn. (6)
R17: Repeat R3 (6)
R16: Dc in first two stitches, dc2tog, dc in last two stitches. Ch 3. Turn. (5)
R17: Dc in each stitch across. (5) Do not fasten off. First, test the headband around your head to make sure it would fit. If you need to add more length, repeat row 3 until long enough.

Once headband is long enough, fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing.
To sew the ends together, use a mattress stitch. (It can be tough with this yarn, but if you do your best, it should be fine). Weave in ends.

Alternatively, you can fasten off and weave in as usual and then add a large button to one end. To fasten just slip the opposite end over the button.


Cowl:

Ch22
Row 1: Dc in second chain from hook and each chain across. Ch 3. Turn. (20)
R2-36. Dc in each st across. Ch 3. Turn. (20)
R37: Dc in each st across. (20) Do no fasten off. Test the cowl around your neck to make sure it drapes down as far from or as close to your neck as you would like it. If you need to add more length, repeat row 2 until it's until long enough.

Once the cowl is the size you want, fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing.
Sew the ends together using a mattress stitch. Weave in ends.

Alternatively, you can fasten off and weave in as usual after the last row and then add two or three large buttons to one end of the cowl. To fasten just slip the opposite end over the buttons.

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