{"id":62354,"date":"2020-10-05T21:22:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T10:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=62354"},"modified":"2020-10-05T21:22:47","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T10:22:47","slug":"colour-blocked-granny-square-headband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/colour-blocked-granny-square-headband\/","title":{"rendered":"Colour Blocked Granny Square Headband"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve got a few spare granny squares leftover from a crochet project, I’ve got the perfect way to use them. Make a stylish Granny Square Headband<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\"Make<\/p>\n

After making a Granny Square Needle Book<\/a> a little while ago from my large granny square stash, I thought it was time to dive into the pile again and make another quick and easy granny inspired craft project.<\/p>\n

As I mentioned in that last post, this big bag of crochet squares came to me by way of a friend (I think), and I’ve set myself the challenge of using them in fun and interesting ways.<\/p>\n

\"Assorted<\/p>\n

Amongst the colourful array of granny square designs, there were a few plain coloured ones in shades of peach and lilac which coordinated beautifully with each other.<\/p>\n

\"Lilac<\/p>\n

There were only 4 in total, which ended up being the perfect amount to sew together and make a cute headband.<\/p>\n

The colours are very retro inspired, and the contrast in hues really shows off the headbands twist front design.<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

Emma immediately loved it and insisted I photograph her wearing these oversized sunglasses, reminiscent of a golden age Hollywood starlet!<\/p>\n

How to make a Two-Tone Granny Square Headband with a Twist!<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

This retro style colour blocked twist crochet headband is quite easy to make, and will take you less than an hour to whip up with ready made granny squares.<\/p>\n

I’ve used 2 colours because I like how it really shows off the twist on the top.<\/p>\n

Of course you can make this crochet headband in just a single colour if that is more your style.<\/p>\n

If you don’t have any suitably sized crochet granny squares laying around, it’s easy enough to make some with just a small amount of yarn.<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

Even if you are new to crochet, granny squares are one of the simplest crochet projects for a beginner. There are 100\u2019s of tutorials and videos online with instructions for how to crochet granny squares. This free e-book<\/a> by Shelly Husband is a great place to start.<\/p>\n

To make a granny square in a similar size to the ones I have used for this project, I recommend using a 5ply (sport weight) yarn with a small 3mm-3.5mm crochet hook.<\/p>\n

Another alternative to making individual granny squares is to crochet a long rectangle in the same dimensions. <\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/p>\n

The most suitable yarn for this headband is either wool or acrylic yarn has a little more stretch and will keep its elasticity. Cotton yarn has little give and won’t bounce back once it stretches, making your headband loose after a few wears.<\/p>\n

You will need:<\/h3>\n

\"Granny<\/p>\n

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  • 4 Crochet Granny Squares (around 11cm\/4.5″ sides) – 2 of each colour (see note at bottom about sizing)<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Matching yarn or embroidery floss<\/li>\n
  • Yarn needle<\/li>\n
  • Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n