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The Cambridge Headband is fun to make and is a quick project too. It makes a great addition to your handmade wardrobe.

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The Cambridge Headband features half double crochet clusters that are worked over the previous stitch and chain space giving it airy by cozy vibes.

The Cambridge Headband is a gorgeously textured pattern and is graded for toddlers to adult large sizes.

This pattern is written here using US crochet terms.

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This pattern has been tested for errors by a team of crocheters with varying skill ability, this helps to ensure the pattern is free of errors, but should you find any errors or run into difficulties please reach out to me so I can help.

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Skill Level

Advanced Beginner. Uses simple, common stitches and techniques. Special Instructions are given for the half double crochet cluster stitch.

Recommended Yarn

Any worsted #4 weight yarn approx. 15-30 yards.

Hooks & Other Materials

• US Size J/10 or 6 mm hook
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Size is approximate and may be slightly different based on ability to meet gauge. Toddler – 19″, Small Child – 20″, Large Child – 21″, Adult Small/Teen – 22″, Adult Medium – 23″, Adult Large – 24″

Abbreviations

Stitches St(s)
Chain (ch)
Half Double Crochet Cluster (Cluster)
Rounds (rds)
Foundation Single Crochet (FSC)
Yarn Over (YO)

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in rounds from the bottom up.
2. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch at the beginning of each round.
3. Ch 1 does count as a stitch in the remainder of each round.

Gauge

With US size J/10 (6 mm) hook: 8 sc = 2 “/2.5 cm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Special Stitches/Techniques

Hdc Cluster: YO and insert your hook into ch st, YO and pull up a loop. YO and insert your hook into the next ch space, YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all five loops on your hook.

Instructions

Ch 62 join to 1st chain. (Be careful not to twist)
Alternatively, FSC 62 join to 1st FSC and skip row 1.

Round 1: ch 1, SC in each chain around, join. (62 sc)

Round 2: ch 1, *cluster over next 2 sts, ch 1; repeat from * around and join to top of cluster (31 clusters and 31 ch-2).

Round 3: ch 1, skip 1st cluster st, *cluster over next 2 chs, ch 1, skip cluster; repeat from *
around and join to top of beginning cluster (31 clusters and 31 ch-2).

Round 4: Repeat round 3. (31 clusters and 31 ch-2).

Round 5: Ch 1, Sc in each st and ch around, join to first sc. (62 sc).

Finish off with an invisible join. Weave in ends.

Congratulations, your Cambridge Headband is complete!

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As part of the Scrap-tastic Blog Hop 2024, the Cambridge Headband is available as a free download on October 13th 2024.

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