Basic Ponytail Earwarmer/Headband

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September 22, 2017:
I edited the directions in hopes of better clarifying the steps to achieve making this Ponytail Ear Warmer/Headband.  Please feel free to comment or message me with any questions.
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Happy Sunday!!!  I'm really eager to share my newest design with you all and hope you will enjoy making it.  From the base pattern, you can make so many designs, including seasonal, your favorite animal, animated characters or in any color you want.

I I wanted to have an Ear Warmer/Headband that also allowed for my ponytail.  And, so, this is what I designed.

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Basic Ponytail Earwarmer/Headband Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Size:  This will fit an average woman's head.  If you need to make it for a tween/teen or smaller, then reduce your number of repetitive rows (for adult it goes from 6-44; so, reduce here); if you need to add more rows, then add here.  

Materials: 

--5.0mm hook

--Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice in Barley; approx 60-70 yds

--ponytail holder

--stitch marker

--tapestry needle for weaving

Gauge:  12 HDC stitches x 8 rows = 4"

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

St: stitch(es)

SC: single crochet

HDC: half double crochet

HDC2tog: half double crochet 2 stitches together 

FO: fasten off 

Directions:
1.  Sl st join yarn to ponytail holder and ch1.  24 SC around ponytail holder.  Sl st to first st and ch1.
(24)
2-3.  1 HDC in each st around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (24)
4.   1 HDC in the first 8 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (8) 

Stitch Marker Placement:
Before continuing with Row 5, you will want to place 2 stitch markers on the opposite side of the ponytail holder.  So, from row 4, count over 5 stitches from the 8th st you just made and place stitch marker.  Count over 7 more stitches and place the 2nd stitch marker.  (see pic below; the 2 stitch markers on the left side.  The 2 on the right side are in stitch 1 and stitch 8 of Row 4.)

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September 22, 2017:
Here's my updated video tutorial.  It's in 2 parts.  I had to use my cell phone to record; so, my apologies...

Ponytail Headband/Ear Warmer - Part 1

Ponytail Headband/Ear Warmer - Part 2

And, here's a pic of the one I made in my video tutorial:

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Now, you're ready to continue with making your rows.
5.  2 HDC into the first st, 1 HDC into the next 6 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)
6.  2 HDC into the first st; 1 HDC into the next 8 st and 2 HDC into the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
7-44.  1 HDC in each st.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
45.  HDC2tog; 1 HDC in the next 8 st; HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)
46.  HDC2tog; 1 HDC in the next 6 st; HDC2tog.  FO and leave a long tail.  (8)

Assembly:
Now, you will attach Row 46 to Row 3 (the 8 stitches from stitch marker to stitch marker) of the opposite side of the ponytail holder; you can either slip stitch or whipstitch 8 stitches of Row 46 to the 8 stitches (from stitch marker to stitch marker -- see pic below; stitch makers on the left side) of Round 3.

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And, that's it!!!  The possibilities are endless in making a multiple variety of different Ponytail Earwarmer/Headbands...

Happy Crocheting...

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