The puff stitch flowers of this headband remind us of all the best parts of spring: pastel colors, the airy feeling of warmer weather and buds slowly blooming into delicate petals. This is the ultimate accessory to liven up a casual blouse and jean ensemble.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Adult Women 2¾” / [7 cm] width x 21½” / [55 cm] circumference
Gauge: 18 sts and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Dc.
Materials
Yarn:
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% Cotton; 137 yards [125 meters]/50 grams): 44 Lilac, 1 ball
Hook: US size E/4 (3.5mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (ps)
YO, insert hook in next st, YO, pull through st (3 loops on hook), (YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull through st) 3 times (9 loops on hook), YO, pull through all the loops on your hook, ch 1.
Puff Stitch 2 Together (ps2tog)
*YO, insert hook in next st, YO, pull through st (3 loops on hook), (YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull through st) 3 times (9 loops on hook); rep from * once more (17 loops on hook), YO, pull through all loops on hook, ch 1.
Puff Stitch 3 Together (ps3tog)
*YO, insert hook in next st. YO, pull through st (3 loops on hook), (YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull through st) 3 times (9 loops on hook); rep from * twice more (25 loops on hook), YO, pull through all loops on hook, ch 1.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in the row from bottom to top.
Pattern
Ch 98.
Note: To adjust size, increase or decrease foundation ch by multiples of 13.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 ch counts as first dc), dc in next ch, *ch 2, sk next 2 ch, ps in next ch, ch 3, ps in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, dc in next st, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, dc in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, turn – 40 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 2, ps3tog in top of last dc made and next 2 ch-3 sp, ch 2, ps in top of ps3tog just made, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp between 2 ps, ch 3, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 dc, dc in next 2 sts, turn – 40 sts.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, (ps, ch 3, ps) in top of next ps3tog, ch 2, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 sc, dc in next 2 sts, turn – 40 sts.
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 3, sc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp between 2 ps, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, ps3tog in top of last dc made and next 2 ch-3 sp, ch 2, ps in top of last ps3tog, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, turn – 40 sts.
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 2, (ps, ch 3, ps) in top of next ps3tog, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, turn – 40 sts.
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 3, ps2tog in next 2 ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc on next dc, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp between 2 ps, ch 3, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, turn – 33 sts.
Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.
Assembly
Sew the ends of the headband together to form a circle.
Border
Attach yarn where the seam is in the centre of the bottom of the headband.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, work 101 sc around the edge of the headband – 102 sts.
Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.
Finishing
Block scarf to dimension. Weave in all ends.
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Hi, thank you for you work and share.
I must be kind of stupid, cause everyone else seems to understand, but what does this mean?
ps3tog in top of last dc made and next 2 ch-3 sp, ch 2, ps in top of ps3tog just made, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch of ch-3 sp between
Do we have to go backward? what sp means?
thank you thank you thank you in advance!!
What does – 40 sts mean?
Total stitches in the row.
Beautiful pattern! Can you tell me how to work this pattern in a round instead of rows? Thank you.
I think with the nature of this stitch, working in the round isn’t possible. Here is the tutorial for the stitch in case that helps: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/magazine/crochet-tips-and-tutorials/too-cool-for-stitch-school-how-to-crochet-the-flower-puff-stitch/
– Nicola, Editor
I love the pattern Thanks for sharing. i hope I can make it okey, I’m left handed and everything is backward, but i’ll sure try.
Thank you for sharing your pattern on this headband, looking forward to creating this in a different color!
Stunning pattern and colour too. I want to incorporate this design into wide band bracelets too.
Thank you so much for sharing your talents, Olivia.
I love this headband and can’t wait to make it. The tread to make it is a cotton number 2. Is that right? Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful headband. I can hardly wait to make it. God bless you
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful headband flower pattern. I really appreciate your kindness. I can hardly wait to start making this. God bless you Olivia
This is absolutely… THE Most Beautiful crochet headband EVER !!! Thank You… = )