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

Crochet Layered Spike Stitch Headband

Layered Spike Stitch Headband

I made this pattern because I wanted/needed something crochet a stylish with lots of color to go with my plain jane white crochet skirt to spice it up a bit, and i think my layered spike st doubled up in a headband did just that! Using a layered stitch gave lots of color in a small space and gave it an awesome pattern. Also a special thank you to Kim Guzman for giving me the idea to make my spike layers come from both sides it looks amazing!

Abbreviations/Need to Know

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

dc- double crochet

hdc- half double crochet

spk st- spike st

sl st- slip stitch

dc dec- double crochet decrease

also

beginning ch does not count as 1^st st unless stated

( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info

[ ] repeat whats inside

will need

H- hook

3 colors yarn of your choice in caron simply soft

Headband

in 1^st color

1. ch 46, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (45hdc) – this row will be referred to as the 3^rd row latter on
2. ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn (45hdc) -this row will be referred to as then 2^nd row
3. repeat row 2 – this row will be referred to as the 1^st row

Note for rows 4 & 5: 1 sc to and 3 spk sts repeated ending in sc to make pattern, also row 5 will be worked in row 4

4. change 2^nd color, ch 1, sc in 1^st st, [spk st in the next hdc in the 2^nd row, spk st in the next hdc in the 3^rd row, spk st in the next hdc in the 2^nd row, sc in next st] repeat across, turn (45 sts all together)
5. change to 3^rd color,work this rows spk sts inside the previous ones, ch 1, sc in 1^st st, [spk st in next st in 1^st row, spk st in next st in 2^nd row, spk st in next st in 1^st row, sc in next st] repeat across, tie off (45sts)

Flip over to opposite side and connect 2^nd color in 1^st ch

Note for rows 6 & 7: 2 spike stitchs, [1 sc, and 3 spk sts] repaeted ending in 2 spk sts to make pattern, also row 7 will be worked in row 6

6. ch 1, spk st in 1^st hdc in 1^st row, spk st in next hdc in 2^nd row, sc in next st, [spk st in next hdc in 2^nd row, spk st in next hdc in 1^st row, skp st in next hdc in 2^nd row, sc in next st] repeat across, till last 2 sts, spk st in 2^nd to last st in 2^nd row, spk st in last st in 1^st row, change to 3^rd color, turn (45sts)
7. ch 1, spk st in 1^st spk st in 2^nd row, spk st in next spk st in 3^rd row, sc in next st, [spk st in next spk st in 3^nd row, spk st in next spk st in 2^nd row, spk st in next spk st in 3^rd row, sc in next st] repeat across, till last 2 sts, spk st in 2^nd to last spk st in 3^rd row, spk st in last spk st in 2^nd row, ch 2, turn to side
8. dc 5 times into side of head band making sure to end in 3^rd color, turn
9. ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (5dc)
10. ch 2, dc dec across 1s 2 sts, dc in next st, dc dec across last 2 sts, turn (3dc)
11. ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (3dc) – repeat this row as many times as you need for length, and remember to take into a count that there will be 3 more rows before we end off, if need help on deciding how long to make it there is a link at the bottom for a head circumference chart 
12. ch 2, 2 dc in 1^st st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in last st, turn (5dc)
13. ch 2, dc in each st across, turn (5dc)
14. repeat 13, now you can either sl st the ends together and tie off and sew in ends or you can tie off and leave a long tail to sew both ends together and sew in ends.

Happy Hooking and hope you enjoy!

Head Circumference Chart link: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/headsize.html