Waterlily Waltz Knit-look Headband

"This pattern and tutorial will teach you the crochet "knit stitch", also called the "waistcoat stitch", or center single crochet. I love the look of knit fabric, but my knitting skills run quite a bit behind my crochet skills, so the crochet "knit stitch" provides a workable solution to this dilemma, and is great for headbands, bags, and purses, or any project that needs a thicker more durable fabric. I should also note that when worked in the round, it truly does take on the appearance of knit fabric, much more so than it does in rows, but hopefully you will still enjoy this project. A short video on how to do the stitch is included."

NotesThe crochet knit stitch is an easy one to master. The reason I give this design an "intermediate" rating is because of the flower. You are welcome to substitute my flower with a different one if you wish.

Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook, H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeFor headband: 7 stitches in 2 inches. Gauge is unimportant for flower.

Finished SizeHeadband (adult): 3 ½” across by about 21” long, Flower: 4” across

Materials List

• 30-35 yards Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool in “Nature’s Brown”
• 60-75 yards Lion Brand Wool-ease in "Natural Heather"
• (Flower) 3.75mm (F) hook
• (Headband) 5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
• 1 inch button
• yarn needle
• scissors
• thread
• sewing needle
• 3 small wooden beads