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Since summer is nearly here, it’s time to protect our noggins from the sun.
However, it’s not always good or fun to wear a baseball cap. Sometimes it’s good to have something you can wear, but then scrunch up and stick in a pocket. The summer kerchief is undoubtedly such an item. Overall, it’s stylish, fun, practical and a joy to make. Thus, there is just no reason not to make them for yourself and to give as presents. Indeed, each one of them can be as simple as you wish, or as much of a little gem as you care to make it. Best of all, the base projects are simple and quick to make and require very little yarn – stash buster anyone?
Marietta Kerchief
The marietta summer kerchief is undoubtedly one of the simpler and more classic kerchief projects available. It can be made with any kind of yarn, just match it with your style. The lacy crochet headband like this is a perfect summer accessory that will also protect you from the sun.
Pattern Card Details
- Author: April Garwood
- Type: Kerchief
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn brand: Knit Picks
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Hook size: 3.50 mm – US 4
- Stitches: Basic Stitches
- Color: Neutral
- Free Pattern on Author's blog
- More info on Ravelry.com
Summer Bandana
Bring a cute retro charm to your look with this crochet summer bandana pattern! It’s a quick-to-make accessory that combines modern minimalism with vintage style. The bandana is worked with the filet crochet technique, resulting in airy flower-shaped motifs scattered throughout the fabric. Finished with a decorative border and two straps, you can tie it neatly around your hair for added flair.
Pattern Card Details
- Author: Weronika Miechowicz
- Type: Kerchief
- Skill level: Easy, for Beginners
- Yarn brand: YarnArt
- Yarn weight: Fingering
- Hook size: 2.50 mm – US 1½
- Stitches: Basic Stitches, Filet Crochet, Magic Ring, Tall Stitches
- Color: White
- Free Pattern
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Lacy Crochet Kerchief
Although they’re great for yourself, the sprogs will appreciate summer kerchief as well. Thus , here is one that’s designet for the tiny, little, precious melon. The author used worsted-weight yarn but the pattern will suit almost any yarn type. This allows you to customize or use leftover yarn.
Pattern Card Details
- Author: Kristen TenDyke
- Type: Kerchief
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn brand: Classic Elite Yarns
- Yarn weight: Worsted
- Hook size: 4 mm – US 6, 5.50 mm – US 9
- Stitches: Basic Stitches, BLO – Back Loop Only, Increase / Decrease
- Color: Green
- Free Pattern on Author's blog
- More info on Ravelry.com
C’s Kerchief
You may sometimes feel that your summer kerchief needs to be fancier. Consequently here is thC’s kerchief in a plethora of colors and a thick, luxuriant texture. Designed to be worked from the bottom up, it allows for easy adjustments in size and customization. This project calls for a DK yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
Pattern Card Details
- Author: Kathy North
- Type: Kerchief
- Skill level: Easy, for Beginners
- Yarn brand: Aunt Lydia's, Plymouth Yarn, Tahki Yarns
- Yarn weight: DK
- Hook size: 4 mm – US 6
- Stitches: Basic Stitches, Increase / Decrease
- Color: Pink
- Free Pattern on ravelry.com
Simple Flower Headband
Crochet flower motif is very popular in headband patterns, especially those dedicated to kids. No wonder as it elevates the simple design in such an easy way. Here the flowers are introduces in a form of chunky crochet lace which you can adjust by changing the yarn weight. You can use any weight of yarn or thread with the corresponding hook size, allowing you to customize the width of the headband.
Pattern Card Details
- Author: Sweet Potato 3
- Type: Headband
- Skill level: Easy, for Beginners
- Yarn brand: Aunt Lydia's, Caron
- Yarn weight: Aran
- Hook size: 2.75 mm – US 2, 4 mm – US 6
- Stitches: Basic Stitches, Increase / Decrease
- Color: Green
- Free Pattern on Author's blog
- More info on Ravelry.com
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