How to Crochet a Heart onto a Hair Band

With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought it'd be fun to make a few Valentine's day accessories, including this heart hair band. It was so much fun and easy to make that I wanted to share this pattern with all of you! <3

Supplies:

Hair Elastics

Yarn (I used Bernat Waverly's Worsted Weight in Princess Pink)

Crochet Hook Sized for Yarn (I used G/4.25MM)

Abbreviations: 

SS: Slip Stitch

SC: Single Crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

Instructions:

Row 1: Inside a Magic Circle, 9 SC

It should look like this so far:

Row 2: SS into 1st SC, 2 HDC into 2nd SC, 1 HDC into same stitch, but this time also put your hook through the center of the hair elastic, 2 more HDC into same stitch

Your hair elastic should now be attached to the heart in one place:

1 SS in each of the next 2 SC, 1 HDC (this is the point of the heart), 1 SS in each of the next 2 SC, 5 HDC in next stitch making sure to grab hair elastic on third HDC

The hair elastic is now connected to the heart in two places:

SS into Magic Circle, then break yarn leaving about a five inch tail.

To finish off, pull the tail from the front of the work to the back through the Magic Circle. Use that and the tail from pulling the Magic Circle closed to tie a final knot around the hair elastic:

Trim ends and you're done! You've now made yourself a hair accessory to really love.

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Crochet Bird Hair Clip in Tibetan Red and Princess Pink

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Handmade Crochet Birdie in Tibetan Red and Princess Pink

These flighty birdies have found themselves snugly attached to an alligator hair clip just waiting to fly right into in your shiny hair. 



The bird adornment is hand crocheted with love from Tibetan red yarn for the body, princess pink for the heart wing, banana for the beak and black for it's loving eye. 

Each bird measures approximately 2 and 1/2 inches wide and is 1 and 1/2 inches tall. Their heart wings are sewn securely to their body and the alligator hair clip on which they rest is a single prong, 1 and 1/2 inch clip that attaches securely and comfortably to your hair. The birds are crocheted out of high quality, acrylic yarn that is machine washable and dryable, perfect for those of use who always seem to have left over spaghetti in our hair :)

All hair clips are made to order. Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.


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I can also make this as a brooch if you prefer your birdies on you shirt (or purse, or shoes), not in your hair. :) 
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I'm certain you'll be carried away with love for the fantastic little birdies!

If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/105448537/crochet-cupcake-hair-clip-in-navy.

To see other alligator clips, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11256827.

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Friday Faves

My favorite things of the week! 

Bermuda Rose by ban.do. But I also love the sweater (I think I can make this using a market bag type stitch), the great yellow flats and, of course, the color block chair. 

What a wonderful morning reminder. Will definitely have to do this on J's tea cups. 

Emma from Spoonflower gives us this sweet tutorial on how to turn your hand written family recipes into instant heirloom scarves. 

Hope your week was wonderful and sweet. 

Don't forget to Count Your Happies.

Plaid Barn + a Giveaway

Have you guys checked out The Plaid Barn?  It's like Groupon, but for crafty people. Seriously, look at today's deal:

All for only $7.97!!  But you've got to hurry, these are one day only deals! :) Make sure to visit their website to sign up for email notifications of their daily deals!


AND right now they're giving away a Fuji Instax 7! Plus film!! Jump over here to enter :)

Two Crochet Flower Bobby Pins in Pale Blue and Navy

Two Handmade Crochet Flower Bobby Pins in Pale and Navy

This listing is for two handmade crochet flowers, each with a small pearl adornment in the center, and set securely on 2 inch nickle bobby pins. The flowers are pale blue and navy and are sure to brighten anyone's day.

Like what you see but want a different color? No problem! I love custom orders! Just message me with what you want and I'll whip it up for you :) 










If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/102668325/crochet-whale-hairclip-in-gold?ref=v1_other_1.

If you'd like to see other sweetly adorned bobby pins, seehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11714787


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Handmade Crochet Hair Bow and Heart Barrette Deep Red and Aqua

Handmade Crochet Hair Bow and Heart Barrette Deep Red and Aqua

Nothing says love quite like a sweet bow barrette clip adorned with a coordinating heart!

These barrette clips are crocheted in beautifully bright, yet elegant colors that fit beautifully with almost any outfit. Wearing one of these is certain to solidify that classic style which appeals so strongly to so many women. 

The bow on this clip measure approximately 4 inches across and, at most, 3 inches wide. The heart sits centered and is approximately 1 and 1/4 by 2 inches. The barrette clip is a metal clip which measures 2 and 1/2 inches across and closes securely. The bow itself is a deep red and the heart is a surprisingly well matched aqua blue. 

Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.

If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/102969483/two-crochet-flower-bobby-pins-in-yellow.

To see other barrettes, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11257147.

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Crochet Bird Hair Clip in Green and Red

Handmade Crochet Bird Hair Clip in Green and Red

These flighty birdies have found themselves snugly attached to an alligator hair clip just waiting to fly right into in your shiny hair. 

The bird adornment is hand crocheted with love from beautiful bright green yarn for the body, cherry red for the heart wing, pale banana for the beak and black for it's loving eye. 


Perfect for women and girls, gifts or for yourself!




Each bird measures approximately 2 and 1/2 inches wide and is 1 and 1/2 inches tall. Their heart wings are sewn securely to their body and the alligator hair clip on which they rest is a single prong, 1 and 1/2 inch clip that attaches securely and comfortably to your hair. The birds are crocheted out of high quality, acrylic yarn that is machine washable and dryable, perfect for those of use who always seem to have left over spaghetti in our hair :)


All hair clips are made to order. Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.


I can also make this as a brooch if you prefer your birdies on you shirt (or purse, or shoes), not in your hair. :) 


I'm certain you'll be carried away with love for the fantastic little birdies!


If you like this, you may also likehttps://www.etsy.com/listing/102512017/crochet-cupcake-hair-clip-in-pink.

To see other alligator clips, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11256827.

To return to Handmade Happies, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?ref=si_shop.

Count YOUR Happies!