Pay it forward

I really want to run a promotion for the month of January but I have to work out the kinks a bit.  I want to help people in need this winter and I think I know how to do it...

Here is my idea:

For every hat purchased (from a set list of hat designs) I will donate one hat to someone in need.    I will have hats priced at $13 (includes shipping in USA; local fans pay $10).  What do you think?  I also need a good title for my project, Helping Hats and Lids of Love are in use...

Available choices in hat style:  Beanie, Slouch, Fisherman, Headwrap/Turband, (not pictured:  Earflap, Country Rocks  Beanie (Zac Brown inspired stripes/interest rounds on a basic style beanie), Special order.)

Done in choice of colors for Fisherman, and solid or variegated for slouch. Slouch can be 'extra' slouchy as pictured or less. 

Choice of color(s) or variegated.

Choice of colors or variegated.  Pom Pom can be added if desired.

Crochet Headwrap, choice of solid color or variegated. Stitch pattern may vary.

(Patterned Headwrap pictured : free crochet pattern )

 

 

Tunisian Headwrap.  My newest creation.  I am learning the art of Tunisian crochet which feels similar to knitting and can give a "knit look" to my work :)  Very warm.

* Pattern coming soon!

Any thoughts? I want to be successful with this promotion...any input is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!

Anna

Free Turband Crochet Pattern

Turband....turban/headband. Also referred to as ear warmer, headwrap, headband,  I'm sure there are many more names!


I live in Florida and it is just too warm for hats some winters. But I crochet and need something! I figured a nice ear warmer would be nice so I came up with this stylish pattern for my friends who prefer a little less head coverage.  I also have a few friends who wear these simply to keep their hair back and look super cute as they do it!

Thin and wide options in pattern

Materials

I hook
worsted weight yarn of your choice
tapestry needle
scissors

Abbreviations (all terms American)

Ch - chain
hdc: half double crochet
dc - double crochet
camel stitch (third loop, back) Moogly Blog tutorial
chainless dc foundation- you can also start with a chain foundation but a chainless looks neater and has more stretch) Video tutorial that  will help
sl st: slip stitch
FLO: front loop only

Notes: ch sts at beginning of round do not count as a stitch

Turband:

1: chainless dc foundation 60, connect without twisting with a sl st (if starting with a chain, chain 62 loosely, dc in 3rd chain from hook and across for 60 st)
2: ch2, dc x1, camel stitch dc (back 3rd loop) around, join (60)
3: ch2, dc FLO around,  join (60)
4: repeat round 2 (f.o. for thinner band, leave a tail for sewing)
5: repeat round 3
6: repeat round 2 f.o. leave a tail for sewing

Use tails of yarn to finish edges together; this area will be hidden by 'knot".  If making a wider band I like to cinch this area with a stitch or two through, think accordion.

Knot:

ch6
1:hdc in second ch from hook and across (5)
2-7:ch1 hdc across  (continue through row 9 for wider turband)
8: Ch1 hdc across f.o. leaving a tail for sewing (row 10 for wider turband)

Finishing:
Attach "knot" by sewing ends together over finish area of band. Secure in place with a stitch through the back of knot that does not go through the front of knot.

Sewing knot in place

a stitch through the back of knot and the band to keep it in place

I hope you enjoy your new Turband!    Feel free to sell as many of these as you like but please do not copy or distribute this pattern as your own.  If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my Facebook page!

Happy Hooking!

Anna

P.s.: I decided to check my gauge and I came up with 15sts in foundation dc in 4".  However, the beginning stitch count isn't as important as "fit". If you find 60 is too many or too few you can easily adjust the pattern by adding or subtracting stitches. I hope that helps ♡