Needle Little Love by RC

WAFFLE STITCH HEADBAND/EAR WARMER

I hook (use J hook for beginning chain)
4 ply yarn

Ch = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
FPDC = front post double crochet

Adult Large size – chain 72
Adult Medium size – chain 69
Adult Small size – chain 66

(to adjust sizes, increase or decrease in multiples of 3)

With J hook, chain 66 (small size). Change to I hook and join, being careful not to twist chain.

Bottom border: CH 1 and sc in each ch (66 sc)

Row 1: Ch 3 (this is your first stitch). DC in each sc around (total stitches equal 66) Join to beginning Ch3. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first st). DC in next st, *FPDC around next st, DC in next 2 sts. * Repeat * to * till the end. Turn.

The wrong side (inside) of headband.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first st). *DC in next st, FPDC around next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * to the end. Turn.

The right side of headband.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first st). DC in next st, *FPDC around next st, DC in next 2 sts*. Repeat * to * till the end. Turn.

(repeat rows 3&4 to make headband to desired width - end with a row 4).

Top border: ch1 and SC in each stitch around. Join to beginning ch1. Fasten off and weave in ends.

FINISHED!