Cotton Sweatband

by Priscilla Hewitt ©2000

Materials:

About 2 ounces of worsted weight cotton yarn

Crochet hooks size G and H

With size H hook, ch 12; join with a sl st to the first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining and in each ch around; do not

join.

Round 2: Sc in each sc around; do not join.

Repeat round 2 until the piece measures 17-18” (or the length you desire.)

*Change to size G hook. Fold tube lengthwise so that stitches match on the

last row; sc closed through both thicknesses; ch 1, turn. You should have 6

sc.

Next row: (Work sc dec) 3 times; ch 1, turn. To work sc dec: (insert hook in

next st and pull up a loop) 2 times; yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops

on hook.

Next row: (Insert hook in next st and pull up a loop) 3 times; yo and pull

through all 4 remaining loops on hook.

Tie: Ch 51. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; sl sl

through st of previous row. Fasten off. Weave in ends.*

Repeat from * to * on the opposite end, making sure tube lies flat.

Optional: You can substitute a piece of wide elastic for the ties.

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