Bow Headband pattern from Sweatshop of Love

It seems everywhere I look right now, I find another sweet, clever headband (Or maybe I have them on the brain because I’m growing my hair out.).  These are easy accessories to make with a bit of scrap yarn and a small amount of knit or crochet time, and they’re lovely and flattering with almost all hairstyles, from buzz-cuts to Rapunzel locks.

Allyson Dykhuizen of Sweatshop of Love has just released a sweet, beginner-friendly bow headband that uses scrap sock yarn and would whip up quickly on size 5 needles as gifts or a last minute finishing touch for your wardrobe.  The one above was knit in Luxe Merino Fine in Trafford.

Feather headband from Mimi Boutique (want!)

These gorgeous feather headbands are also an inspiration.  Maybe try a simple knit or crocheted rosette with a few strategically hot-glued feathers?

Travel Headwear has a fun selection, some for free, of crocheted headband patterns, both skinny and wide, with a fun bohemian style.

And, if you love the look and want to treat yourself to some handcrafted love, check out Broken Hallelujah’s etsy shop for some lovely flower headbands (and cute mary jane slippers, too!).

A delicate blend of supple silk and soft linen, this yarn takes the dyes with subtle, beautiful shading. Try it in your next lace project, or knit it doubled for a soft spring garment.

Details: 65% silk 35% linen

725 yards per 4oz skein

Heavy lace/light fingering weight

Hand wash in cold water, dry flat.

Merino Silk Worsted

A buttery-soft, next to the skin touchable merino silk blend with great yardage! Try this puffy, lofty single ply worsted weight that is great for accessories. Knits and crochets beautifully.

Details: 60% merino wool 40% silk

240 yards per 4 oz skein

Worsted weight
4-5 stitches per inch on US 7-9 needles

Hand wash in cold water, dry flat.

and not exactly new, but uncommon, Silver Spoon

Try this gorgeous, subtle glittering yarn in your next lace or sock project! A sumptuous blend of soft superwash merino, silk, nylon for strength, and 2% real sterling silver fiber.

Details: 63% superwash merino wool 20% silk
15% nylon 2% real sterling silver fibers

410 yards per 100g skein

Fingering/sock weight
Needles: US 0-3

Hand wash or machine wash gentle in cold water, dry flat.

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The shop is freshly stocked with Merino Bamboo Worsted, regular price $21.95, now on sale for $15.00 per skein!  Super soft, with an interesting crepe-like texture, this yarn makes wonderful accessories.  And one skein goes a looong way!

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These are mostly one-of-a-kind skeins that we’re cleaning out to make room for our new repeatable colorways, but lovely nonetheless.

Grab ‘em while they last.  If you need one-skein pattern ideas, check our pattern section in the shop!

Little Froggie

Hopeless Romantic

Retro Cocktail

Sunset Sands

Skull Tee & Blue Jeans

There was even one colorway that never made it to etsy, the tentatively named “Vintage Cool”.  A friend saw it and knew it had to follow her home!  When I was dyeing the colorway, I had second thoughts about my color choices after I had applied the dye, but lo and behold, once it was steamed and reskeined, the ugly duckling wowed us!

Vintage Cool

Needless to say, this colorway shall return on later batches, just on a different base yarn.  But perhaps it needs a better name?