Snowflake Ponytail Headband/Ear Warmer

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Today, I worked on a video tutorial for my Ponytail Headband/Ear Warmer.  I used Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand in Silver Blue and just thought this color is perfect for snowflakes and a couple snowmen....

Snowflake Ponytail Headband/Ear Warmer

Difficulty Level:  Easy 

Materials:

--5.0mm hook

--Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand in Silver Blue (approx 60-70yds)

--ponytail holder 

--2 stitch markers 

--tapestry needle for weaving

--optional buttons (I used 2 snowmen and several small snowflakes) 

U.S. 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.

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.  Ch1 and turn.  (8)

Now, FO; leaving a long tail to 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 together.

Optional:
Attach buttons using a matching thread.
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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

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