Travel headwear

Crochet headband pattern, bandana style

2010-05-05T13:04:00.000-07:00

A crochet e-pattern from Bandana Heads.

A crochet headband that won't slip off your head. The double-diamond net fabric has tapered ends that tie in a square knot just like a bandana headband.

You will need fingering weight or 4 ply cotton yarn and a 3.5 mm (size E) hook.

Visor beanie - twisted stitch knit pattern

2009-10-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

The visor beanie e-pattern is an intermediate knit pattern that features twisted or cross stitching on the crown and short row methods for shaping the visor.

Textured diamonds and arrows add a stylish complexity to this baggy cap that will be a favorite with active men and women. Insulating wool keeps you comfortable in all types of weather. Sun visors protect your eyes from the glare of sun and snow.

Comprehensive instructions include a worksheet, stitch definitions and stitch chart. If you are ready for a challenging project you will enjoy making this hat. The crown is knitted in the round and the visor is added by picking up stitches along the edge of the beanie. Short rows on the visor produce comfortable rounded edges that follow the natural curve of the head.

The visor beanie e-pattern is available from Bandana Heads.

You will need 100 grams of DK, 8 ply or worsted weight wool.

Crochet beanie and bandana e-pattern - open check stitch

2009-06-21T13:42:00.000-07:00

This crochet e-pattern features two designs in open-check crochet stitch: a summer beanie and a bandana. Both crochet designs are worked in fingering/4 ply cotton yarn for maximum comfort.

The cotton beanie is suitable for men and women. For a more feminine touch, add a ribbon yarn edge or your own favorite flower embellishment.

The easy crochet bandana e-pattern uses the same open-check stitch. Colorful triangle headscarves are perfect hair accessories for the summer holidays. You will want to make lots of these for yourself, your friends and family.

Free crochet headband pattern for that holiday feeling

2009-03-15T13:18:00.000-07:00

With financial meltdowns and tight budgets holidays may be on hold for sometime. Get that holiday feeling with a skinny headband with latitude. Paint your own landscape with luscious fibers from around the world. Use your left-over ribbon yarns to accent your headband. Make original headbands for all your girlfriends and sisters. Download the free e-pattern below.

Skinny headband crochet pattern with ribbon yarn accents

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Crochet hats, multi-colored bucket shape with brim

2009-02-05T21:15:00.000-08:00

These multi-colored bucket-style hats feature a rounder crown and a more expansive brim for greater sun protection. They are ideal crochet hats for active world travelers.

The crochet stitching in this e-pattern is easy. The challenge is in the striping effects. Two variations allow you to work at your own level of experience and expertise.

Choose from simple random striping incorporating a variegated yarn with two solid color yarns or a more complex zigzag striping inspired by fibre art created with Ikat textile weaving.

Ikat textile patterning is an ancient South-east Asian weaving technique - yarns are dyed selectively so that a pattern appears as it is woven into cloth.

The crochet e-pattern includes comprehensive instructions in a worksheet format supported by a summary table for quick reference, motif charts and tips for changing colors without getting in a tangle.

Soft, breathable, lightweight cotton yarn is available all over the world. The yarns used in these hats are from Norway, Italy and Brazil. You will need 3 x 50g skeins of fingering (fine weight) or 4 ply cotton to complete one hat.

E-patterns are available from Bandana Heads - specializing in hats and headbands for travelers.

Crochet cap with bill, "Johnny Reb"

2008-11-24T20:18:00.000-08:00

Johnny Reb is a unisex fitted cap-style hat with a shady bill inspired by the caps worn by the legendary Confederate soldiers who fought in the American civil war. Purchase the e-pattern from Bandana Heads

The crochet cap is worked in the round for a seamless, smooth finish.

Double crochet post stitches worked around stitches of the previous round create an interesting knit-like texture and make the finished fabric more flexible and comfortable than regular crochet stitches.

The comprehensive worksheet format of this crochet e-pattern features a check your work column to help you identify any mistakes as soon as they happen.

Instructions for the bill are supported by a stitch chart for quick reference.

Definitions are provided for all crochet terms and procedures used in the e-pattern.

Put your stash to good work this holiday season. You will need 3 x 50g of DK or 8 ply woolen yarn to make one Johnny Reb cap for yourself or a friend.

Gansey knit beanie, slouchy-style

2008-10-12T22:43:00.000-07:00

A slouchy-style beanie featuring Gansey textured diamonds is the perfect gift for women travelers. Oversized beanies care for your hair - they give complete protective cover without flattening your hairstyle.

The very easy beanie e-pattern is knitted in the round on circular needles throughout for a seamless, professional looking finish - double-point needles are not required for the ribbed top.

Whether you have no hair or a lot of hair the slouchy style beanie in sport-weight yarn is very flattering. Single-color Gansey patterns create a "damask" appearance to the knitted fabric. When knitted with a sport-weight yarn this knit fabric has a soft, elegant drape.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is the pink month. The month we take time to focus on our mothers, sisters, daughters and girlfriends. Knit a pretty beanie for your sister this month to show you care. Knit it in her favorite color. My sister Maureen has lots of favorite colors - one of them is electric blue.

How to crochet a lacy headband

2008-08-18T12:57:00.001-07:00

Crochet a wide lacy headband for yourself or a friend. You will need light fingering-weight cotton yarn and a 2.5mm (size C) hook.

This lacy crochet headband e-pattern features an open wavy pattern based on double crochet stitches. Crochet terms are defined and instructions are supported with a comprehensive stitch diagram.

Tapered ends and plaited ties give custom fit for all-day comfort.

Aran-style beanie, knit pattern

2008-06-05T21:08:00.000-07:00

Men and women look good in Aran-style beanies. Aran stitches add interesting texture and comfort to headwear. The e-pattern features diamond shapes and double cables that taper conveniently in the decreasing section of the crown. The beanie is knitted in the round on circular needles for a seamless, professional looking finish.

This comprehensive knit e-pattern comes in a worksheet format with supporting tables and charts to help you create your hat in record time. The worksheet encourages you to use the stitch charts but the complete instructions are included if you prefer to follow a script.

Wool surf-style beanies are designed for active lifestyles. Every traveler needs to pack a wool beanie. Insulating wool beanies let you travel light. No need for extra layers of clothes to keep you warm when the weather changes. Buy the e-pattern and get your knit-savvy friend to make you one.

Aran-style knit beanie e-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Crochet beanie, unisex V-stitch

2008-04-27T21:13:00.000-07:00

Crochet a unisex urban-style beanie for summer. Unisex V-stitch crocheted in soft cotton creates a comfortable beanie for all types of heads and hairstyles. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Cotton urban-style beanies are designed for active lifestyles. Whether you do martial arts down the road, take your band on the road, or travel the globe, you'll be glad you packed a lightweight, cotton beanie. Buy the Bandana Heads e-pattern and get your crochet-savvy friend to make you one.

For a feminine touch, the e-pattern includes a variation in fingering-weight yarn with ribbon yarn accents to frame the face.

Crochet headband, everyday comfort

2008-03-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

This Everyday crochet headband e-pattern features an open check pattern based on double crochet stitches. Instructions for fingering weight/4 ply (above) and light fingering weight/size 10 crochet yarn (below) give you plenty of scope to find the right colors to accessorize your travel wardrobe.

Stitch diagrams support easy-to-follow crochet instructions. Once you crochet an Everyday cotton headband for yourself you will want to make some for your friends and family. Colorful crochet headbands are great travel gifts.

Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your headband today. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Read Pantone fashion color reports to find the top ten colors for the season.

Visit Fashion Trendsetter for more color trends around the world.

Free crochet headband pattern for International Women's Day

2008-03-01T18:57:00.000-08:00

Join in the celebrations for International Women's Day. Celebrate the day with a purple and green harlequin check headband: purple for justice, dignity, self-reverence and self-respect; green for hope and new life.

Though USA crochet terminology is used, crochet terms are defined so women everywhere can give it a go. If English is your second language the crochet diagram will assist you.

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Crochet travel hat with hatband motif

2008-02-26T15:18:00.000-08:00

Crochet a travel hat with a bold hatband design adapted from the geometric shapes found on decorative baked-clay stamps of ancient Mexico. Baked-clay stamps were used to imprint cloth or incise pottery.

Bucket-style crochet hats are lightweight practical gifts for travelers. Cotton is comfortable on all heads; braided, buzzed or bald. The small stylish brim protects your eyes from glare.

This crochet hat e-pattern has a do-it-yourself worksheet format with a check column to keep track of your progress. Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your hat today. More e-patterns available at Bandana Heads

Yarn suggestions: Fingering/4 ply weight yarn such as Mayflower Cotton 8 by Scheepjeswol, Mandarin Petit by Norwegian Spirit, Sesia Baby by Sesia, Rowan 4 ply cotton, Panda Regal 4 ply, Circulo Linhas - Anne, and Heirloom 4 ply cotton from Australia.

More crochet bucket-style hats by Bandana Heads

Surf Beanie, Crochet E-Pattern

2008-02-06T22:30:00.000-08:00

Crochet your own surf beanie. Make it in a solid color or add a contrasting motif. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Buy the downloadable e-pattern and crochet your surf beanie today.

How to knit a surf beanie

Crochet a beanie with ear flaps

2008-01-16T23:35:00.000-08:00

Learn how to crochet a striped beanie with Peruvian inspired ear flaps. The traditional chullo is knitted by men and boys who live in the Andes Mountains, South America.

E-pattern available at Bandana Heads. Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start crocheting your ear-flap travel hat today.

The e-pattern includes two crochet hat designs:
1. Crochet beanie with South American style ear flaps
2. Surf-style crochet beanie with rolled edge

Intrepid travelers will enjoy wearing an original crocheted hat in their favorite colors. Make one for yourself, a friend, a brother or sister.

The e-pattern provides crochet instructions in an easy-to-follow worksheet format with a check column to catch mistakes before moving on. You will need a 5.5 mm crochet hook and aran, chunky or equivalent weight yarn.

Ear-flap beanie, easy knit e-pattern

2008-01-16T16:52:00.000-08:00

Knit an ear-flap hat in your favorite colors. Random striping gives an urban twist to the traditional South American chullo worn by men and boys in the Andes. Knitted on circular needles, the ear-flap hat is a quick and easy project for new and experienced knitters. The knit e-pattern comes in an easy-to-follow worksheet format with a check column to catch mistakes before moving on.

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Ear-flap beanies in random stripes make unique, practical gifts for travelers. Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your ear-flap travel hat today. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Yarn suggestions: Aran, 12 ply or chunky weight natural yarns - wool, cotton or bamboo.

How to knit a slouchy beanie hat

Crochet bucket hat e-pattern, striped

2008-01-04T12:19:00.001-08:00

Cotton crochet bucket-style hats are ideal travel hats. This crochet e-pattern is available at Bandana Heads.

Crochet a stylish hat that you will be proud to offer as a gift. Easy to follow instructions in a worksheet format let you do-it-yourself. You will learn how to do your color changes in a neat vertical line.

Try a combination of woodland colors, mountain colors, island colors, or your own combination that best suits your travel wardrobe.

“Valentina” is a striped bucket-style hat inspired by the colors of Colombia. Coffee brown contrasts with vibrant red with accents of orange and lime.

Yarn suggestions: Fingering weight yarn such as 4 ply Regal by Panda, Mayflower Cotton 8 by Scheepjeswol, Mandarin Petit by Norwegian Spirit, Sesia Baby by Sesia, Anne by Circulo Linhas.

Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your striped travel hat today.

More crochet bucket-style hats by Bandana Heads

Crochet headband, free pattern

2007-12-28T20:49:00.000-08:00

Crochet headbands are comfortable hair accessories for travelers. Choose your favorite colors and do-it-yourself with this free skinny headband pattern. Make some skinny headbands for yourself and your friends today.The e-pattern features easy-to-follow crochet instructions with a graphic chart for quick reference. You will need a 3.00 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook and a small amount of 4 ply cotton yarn or equivalent.

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Crochet hat, open stitch for women

2007-12-22T14:55:00.000-08:00

Crochet hat e-pattern features an open stitch for ventilation in the summertime. Urban-style crochet beanies keep your hair in order when traveling. You will need sport-weight yarn and a 4 mm (size F) crochet hook. It's always fun to shop for yarn when you travel to the cities of the world. Urban destinations in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, UK and USA offer a variety of sportweight cotton yarns suitable for all-season hats.

Crochet hats are great travel gifts. Make some for yourself and your traveling companions. Crochet instructions are in easy-to-read worksheet format with a check column to identify mistakes before moving on.

Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your hat today. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Crochet headband, open flower e-pattern

2007-12-18T19:54:00.001-08:00

Crochet headband with open flower stitch pattern keeps your hair in order when traveling. You will need lightweight fingering-weight yarn or baby-weight yarn and a 3 mm (size D) crochet hook. It's always fun to shop for yarn when you are traveling. Australia, Brazil, France, Norway, UK and USA have a variety of lightweight cotton yarns suitable for hair accessories.

Crochet headbands are great travel gifts. Make some for yourself and your traveling companions. Crochet instructions are in an easy-to-read worksheet format with a check column to identify mistakes before moving on. Crochet terms are defined and a comprehensive graphic guide provides quick reference.

Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your headband today. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

How to knit a slouchy beanie hat

2007-12-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

E-pattern available at Bandana Heads
Knit a slouchy-style beanie for the traveler or musician in your life. Slouchy beanies are oversized beanies that drape a little at the back. Every traveler needs head protection from the elements.

Slouchy beanies with textured stripes stand out in a crowded festival.

Whether you have long hair or no hair, a slouchy-style beanie will flatter. If you want a more exaggerated slouch to your beanie, knit it in bamboo or cotton yarn - bamboo and cotton drape more than wool. The bamboo yarn used for this e-pattern is Bamboozle (70% bamboo, 30% cotton) and is available in Lincraft stores across Australia.

This easy knit beanie pattern is worked on circular needles so there is no bulky seam to sew up at the end. Buy the downloadable e-pattern at Bandana Heads and start making your travel beanie today.

Wool stretches and bounces back to shape. People in colder climates may enjoy the less exaggerated slouch of the wool version of this beanie pattern - wool hugs the head more and insulates in cold and wet weather.

How to crochet a bucket-style hat

2007-11-30T19:51:00.000-08:00

Crochet a cotton bucket hat for the traveler in your life. Every traveler needs head protection from the elements. Sensitive eyes need protection from the glare of sun and bright lights. Hairless heads need protection from sunburn and drafts. This unisex stylish travel hat is very portable...roll it up and stow it when not in use.

Easy-to-read instructions in a worksheet format tell you how to crochet a bucket-style hat in cool, comfortable, lightweight cotton.

Cotton is natural. Cotton breathes and is a good conductor of heat. Cotton doesn't irritate sensitive skin. The softness of cotton makes it comfortable 24/7. Braided, buzzed or bald heads will enjoy the comfort of cotton.

You will need fingering weight or 4 ply cotton yarn, a 3 mm (size D) and a 3.5 mm (size E) crochet hook. It's always fun to shop for yarn when you are traveling. Australia, Brazil, France, Norway, UK and USA have a variety of lightweight cotton yarns suitable for crochet bucket-style hats.

Yarn suggestions: Mayflower Cotton 8 by Scheepjeswol, Mandarin Petit by Norwegian Spirit, Sesia Baby by Sesia, Regal 4 ply cotton by Panda, any equivalent cotton yarn.

Variation:

Dig into your stash of textured ribbon yarns and crochet a contrasting hatband for a soft, romantic look.

Buy the downloadable e-pattern and start making your travel hat today. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

Crochet Headband and Bandana Pattern

2007-11-30T19:22:00.000-08:00

E-pattern available at Bandana Heads.

The crochet pattern includes 2 hair accessory designs:
1. Wide Headband
2. Bandana or triangle headscarf

Both designs feature the same textured crochet stitch pattern.

Crochet instructions are in a worksheet format with a check column to help identify any mistakes before moving on. Crochet terms are defined and a comprehensive stitch guide provides a quick reference.

Learn how to crochet your own headbands and bandanas. Use cotton for the summer months and wool or a hemp blend for the colder months.

Make some for your friends. Headbands and bandanas are practical hair accessories for men and women.

Whether you sweep your hair back in a ponytail or let it hang loose on your shoulders, a wide cotton crochet headband will accent your 'do'.

Guys with long hair need comfortable headbands to hold back their hair when working or traveling. Combine cool cotton yarn with a unisex crochet stitch for a man-friendly crochet headband. Tapered ends and 12 inch ties provide custom fit.

Buy the crochet e-pattern today and ask your crochet-savvy friend to make these practical hair accessories.

How to crochet a bandana

2007-11-30T18:34:00.001-08:00

The crocheted bandana is a lacy triangle scarf or kerchief designed to care for your hair when life is lived out of a suitcase. Cotton crochet bandanas are attractive head scarves that brighten your mood and your travel wardrobe. Crochet it yourself or get a crochet-savvy friend to make it for you. Purchase the crochet bandana e-pattern and receive a free pattern for a long lacy hair scarf.

It's always fun to shop for yarn when you are traveling. Australia, Brazil, France, Norway, UK and USA have a variety of lightweight cotton yarns suitable for hair accessories. Pack a 3.5 mm (size E) or a 4.00 mm (size F) crochet hook and you will be ready to take advantage of the luscious yarns you stumble upon on your journey.

In the heart of historic Paris I discovered Phil Crochet cotton (from the Phildar Yarn Co) at the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV)52/64, rue de Rivoli - 75004 Paris. The chambray crochet bandana modelled here features Phil Crochet Denim 0013.

Bonus hair-scarf e-pattern - Included with the bandana pattern is a long, lacy hair scarf pattern. Make it as long as you like. Light fingering-weight cotton yarn produces a fabric with stylish drape.

How to knit a beanie, surf-style

2007-11-29T21:43:00.000-08:00

Woven knit surf beanies are designed to beat the chill factor on windswept beaches around the world. When life is a beach you don't need much more than a woven knit beanie to keep you comfortable when the chilly winds blow. Whether you are on Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina or Bell's Beach, Australia you'll be glad you packed your wool beanie. Knit-it-yourself or get a knit-savvy friend to make it for you. E-pattern available at Bandana Heads

If you cannot knit yourself

If you like this hat but cannot knit yourself, then visit a yarn store in your town or city and ask if anyone knows of someone who would be able to knit it for you. Chris from Washington DC did exactly that. He chose a similar color scheme and had it make in Norwegian Alpaca yarn. Here's a picture of him wearing it on Bore Beach outside Stavanger, Norway.