Crochet Frankenstein Headband -Free Pattern

Frankenstein Headband

I made this pattern because the kids just loved the Frankenstein outfits I have been making for my pups, so I had to come up with something for them too. This is what I came up with the Frankenstein Headband! I quickly whipped up a headband, and took a bit of time coming up with a smaller and simple version of the bolts, it was done! I decided to make it a headband for the girls, and it was a big hit!(not sure on what I'll make for the boys) They call it Frankie's headband from Monster High (they have been over the moon about these dolls for some time now), so I'm glad they like it whatever they call it :) . Hope you all like it as much as the kids do!

Need/Need to Know

• beginning ch does not count as 1^st st
• ( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info
• [ ] repeat whats inside

• H- hook
• caron simply soft in green, gray and black
• needle for sewing in ends
• you will need to know how to make a spike stitch

Abbreviations

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

spk st- spike st

dc dec- double crochet decrease

Gauge

in hdc 8sts X 4 rows = 2in

1. ch 9, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (8hdc)
2. ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (8hdc)

• repeat row 2, 4 more times, tie off

Headband

1. in green, ch 46, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (45hdc)
2. ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (45hdc)
3. repeat row 2
4. repeat row 2, change to black
5. ch 1, sc in 1^st st, [spk st back down to row 4 for next st, spk st back down to row 3 for next st, spk st back down to row 4 for next st, sc in next st] repeat around, tie off (45sts)
6. flip over to bottom, connect black to 1^st ch, ch 1, sc in 1^st st, [spk st down to row 2 for next st, spk st down to row 3 for next st, spk st down to row 2 for next st, sc in next st] repeat around, turn work on its side (45sts)
7. ch 2, dc 6 times evenly in side of work, turn (6dc)
8. ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (6dc)
9. ch 2, dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc dec across last 2 sts, turn (4dc)
10. ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (4dc)

• repeat row 10 as many times as needed to make length, take into account that there will be 3 more rows before we finish off, also if you need help on sizing there is a sizing chart linked at the bottom

11. ch 2, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, turn (6dc)

12. ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (6dc)
13. repeat row 12

• now you can either sl st to the other side of the headband to complete or tie off and sew to the other end to complete, and don't forget to sew in your ends

Top of Bolt make 2, in gray

1. make a magic circle, sc 6 times in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
2. ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join in 1^st sc, tie off (12sc)

Bottom of Bolt make 2, in gray

1. ch 2, 4 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, join to 1^st sc (4sc)
2. ch 1, sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (4sc)

• repeat row 2, 2 more times, tie off
• sew bottom of bolt to middle of top of bolt and sew bolts to sides of headband
• sew in last ends and your finished! Enjoy :)

Link to head circumference chart : http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/headsize.html