I wanted to start of 2016 with a BANG!! The only way I could think of doing that is to have my FIRST pattern release be a FREE pattern!! Wooo Hooo!
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Here is the pattern! Don't forget to scroll down to the bottom to see how you can become one of my testers!!
Braided Glam Cable Earwarmers
Special Stitches
FPtrTwist = Front Post Triple Twist - Skip first 2 FPdc, FPtr around next 2 FPdc, working in Front of FPtr just made - work FPtr around 1st skipped FPdc, then work FPtr around 2nd skipped FPdc. Beg dc2tog = Beginning double crochet 2 together - Ch 2, dc in next dc. It is important to know that the ch-2 does NOT count as a stitch. So when you come back to work on top of this stitch, you will ONLY work in the dc part of the st & ignore the ch-2.
Notes
Odd Rows = Right Side Even Rows = Wrong Side Braiding:
Adult
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Row 1) Ch 6, dc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 chs count as dc), dc in each ch across, Turn. {5 dc}
Row 2) Ch 2 (counts as dc, now & throughout) & dc in 1st dc, dc across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {7 dc} Row 3) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, dc across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {9 dc} Row 4) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 8, sk next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {10 dc & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 5) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {12 dc & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 6) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, BPdc around next 4 dc, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {6 dc, 8 BPdc, & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 7) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {8 dc, 8 FPtr, 1 ch-8 loop} Row 8) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, ch 8, sk next dc, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {8 dc, 8 BPdc, & 3 ch-8 loops} Row 9) Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in last 2 dc, Turn. {8 dc, 8 FPtr, & 3 ch-8 loops} Row 10) Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in last 2 dc, Turn. {8 dc, 8 BPdc, & 3 ch-8 loops} Row 11-32) Repeat Rows 9 & 10, 11 more times or until total length is about 15-16” - making sure to end on Row 8. Row 33) Beg dc2tog, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc2tog, **Before turning for the next row - Braid the ch-8 loops on the outer edges - see Braiding above, Turn. {2 dc2tog, 4 dc, 8 FPtr, & 3 ch-8 loops} Row 34) (Ch 2, dc into next Braid Loop to secure braid) - counts as Beg dc2tog, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, dc2tog over last Braid Loop & last st, Turn. {2 dc2tog, 4 dc, 8 BPdc, & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 35) Beg dc2tog, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc2tog, Turn. {2 dc2tog, 2 dc, 8 FPtr, & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 36) (Ch 2, BPdc around next post st) - counts as Beg dc2tog, BPdc around next 3 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 3 post sts, work BPdc around next post st until the last pull through for 1st half of dc2tog, work next half of dc2tog in last st & complete dc2tog, Turn. {2 dc2tog, 2 dc, 6 BPdc, & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 37) Beg dc2tog, dc in next 2 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, dc in next 2 post sts, dc2tog, **Before turning for the next row - Braid the ch-8 loops in the center - see Braiding above, Turn. {2 dc2tog, 6 dc, & 1 ch-8 loop} Row 38) Beg dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc into next Braid Loop to secure braid, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, Turn. {2 dc2tog & 5 dc} Row 39) Beg dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog, Turn. {2 dc2tog & 3 dc} Row 40-41) Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st across, Turn. {5 dc} Edging - Sc evenly around entire Earwarmer Fasten Off & Weave in Ends. Secure buttons to one end of Earwarmer. I used the spaces between the dcs on the other end of the Earwarmer as my button holes.
Child
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Row 1) Ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2 chs count as dc), Turn. {2 dc}
Row 2) Ch 2 (counts as dc now & throughout) & dc in 1st dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {4 dc} Row 3) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, dc across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {6 dc} Row 4) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, BPdc around next 4 dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {4 dc & 4 BPdc} Row 5) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {6 dc & 4 FPtr} Row 6) Ch 2 & dc in 1st dc, ch 8, sk next dc, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next dc, 2 dc in last dc, Turn. {6 dc, 4 BPdc, & 2 ch-8 loops} Row 7) Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in last 2 dc, Turn. {6 dc, 4 FPtr, & 2 ch-8 loops} Row 8) Ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in last 2 dc, Turn. {6 dc, 4 BPdc, & 2 ch-8 loops} Row 9-32) Repeat Rows 7 & 8, 12 more times or until total length is about 13-15” - making sure to end on Row 8. Row 33) Beg dc2tog, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loop, dc in next dc, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, ch 8, sk next ch-8 loops, dc2tog, **Before turning for the next row - Braid the ch-8 loops on the outer edges - see Braiding above, Turn. {2 dc2tog, 2 dc, 4 FPtr, & 2 ch-8 loops} Row 34) (Ch 2, dc into next Braid Loop to secure braid) - counts as Beg dc2tog, dc in next dc, BPdc around next 4 post sts, dc in next dc, dc2tog over last Braid Loop & last st, Turn. (2 dc2tog, 2 dc, & 4 BPdc} Row 35) Beg dc2tog, work FPtrTwist over next 4 post sts, dc2tog, Turn. {2 dctog & 4 FPtr} Row 36) (Ch 2, BPdc around next post st) - counts as Beg dc2tog, BPdc around next 2 post sts, work BPdc around next post st until the last pull through for 1st half of dc2tog, work next half of dc2tog in last st & complete dc2tog, Turn. {2 dc2tog & 2 BPdc} Row 37) Beg dc2tog, dc2tog, Turn. {2 dc2tog} Row 38) Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in last st, Turn. {2 dc} Edging - Sc evenly around entire Earwarmer Fasten Off & Weave in Ends. Secure buttons to one end of Earwarmer. I used the spaces between the dcs on the other end of the Earwarmer as my button holes.
Thank you all so much!!
I hope you enjoy the pattern!!
24 Comments
Lori
1/25/2016 01:35:08 pm
I'm not sure I'm fast enough to be a tester. But I would love to try the pattern (for myself).
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1/25/2016 02:17:11 pm
Hi Lori!
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johnna
1/26/2016 09:37:09 am
that is how I work patterns too! :) I am probably not fast enough to be a tester either....but I want to make this because it is so cute!!
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Sarah
1/26/2016 12:19:32 am
I just finished the adult size, and am about to start the child one! The adult ended up a bit large on my head, but a lot of adult size things do. I will get my photos submitted hopefully tomorrow! I will add my sizing issue to the notes, but as I said, I come across this issue with almost everything I make for my head. This is such a beautiful pattern, thank you for this opportunity!
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Glamour4You
1/26/2016 06:17:05 am
Thanks so much Sarah!! Can't wait to see your finished pics!!
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Sarah
1/28/2016 05:44:49 pm
I just submitted everything! If interested in the rest of my photos let me know! Thank you again for the opportunity to do this, I loved making these and plan on making many more!
Glamour4You
1/28/2016 06:46:24 pm
Thanks so much Sarah! I received your form & will look it over!
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Rhonda Russell
1/26/2016 11:25:40 am
What about a "PIN" button so it would be easier to share and return?
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Glamour4You
1/26/2016 12:23:19 pm
If you hover over the pictures, a PIN IT button will appear.
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Glamour4You
1/26/2016 12:24:32 pm
Plus, there is a Red PIN IT button at the bottom of each post.
Sue
1/26/2016 04:47:32 pm
This is a wonderful pattern. thank you!
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Glamour4You
1/27/2016 01:09:46 pm
Thanks so much Sue!!
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Sarah Smith
1/27/2016 12:29:11 pm
So I ended up making 3! 2 adult: one off white, one grey; and one child: light blue/teal. Im hoping I still have light when my husband gets home tonight to get photos, if not I'll have to wait til tomorrow. But im totally addicted to this pattern! It's so easy to understand and once you get the hang of it, it goes by so quickly!
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Glamour4You
1/27/2016 01:12:07 pm
WOW!!!!!! That is fantastic!!! Thanks so much Sarah!!
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Vicki Messner
1/28/2016 07:24:07 pm
Just sent feed back form. Absolutely love this pattern! One of my all time favorite head bands. Thanks for the testing opportunity!
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Caz
2/14/2016 11:00:56 pm
You're a genius! I love headbands but usually give up on them because I don't like how they sit across the forehead. I love your design! Can't wait to make one and wear... :) Huge thank you to you!
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tonya
7/5/2016 03:03:28 pm
is the 15 to 16 in measurement from where the center loops start, or is this measurement from the beginning of the project? the pattern doesn't indicate where to achieve this measurement. thankyou in advance.
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7/6/2016 08:31:55 am
I state "total length" - so measure from the very beginning of the earwarmer.
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Ashleigh Schelin
10/20/2016 09:07:54 pm
I must be blind! Lol I looked this page over at least 4 times and can not find the form to fill out to possibly be able to be a tester :( I am almost done with my first headband, making another for my daughter. (going to enjoy matching things while I still can! :) thanks for the pattern, it's adorable!
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Emelyn Torres
10/14/2017 12:45:20 am
I am loving this pattern!! Very intimidated at first as I'm a beginner (7 months in) but the instructions are very clear and the video for the cablea was so very helpful. But I have a question on the adult size. Once you complete rounds to 32, the instructions say to end on row 8 but we were repeating rows 9 & 10. I'm gonna wing it and see what happens but I'm a bit confused. (Totally 100% operator techincal difficulty.....,this will be my go-to ear warmers!!!!
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Alejandra de Amezcua
8/12/2019 09:57:24 pm
Hello. I like this band so much. Could I have a graphic of this project?
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