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I didn't have *any* matching accessories for a playsuit I just got, so clearly I had to remedy that! In the spirit of make do and mend during a pandemic, I checked my stash to see what I had in coordinating colors. No extra cost, no extra trips out!
The colors of the playsuit are a bit unique: light brown, white, teal, and a chartreusey-green that has faded to yellow in most places. Out of my stash, I had some yarns that would match these colors.
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I decided to make a matching belt and headband set out of them; here are the details on how I made each of them:
The Belt
I found this vintage belt pattern and used the stitch pattern for the belt. I did make some adjustments for the type of yarn I used, a Red Heart acrylic craft yarn. I experimented a bit, starting with fewer chain stitches to achieve the belt width I wanted, then crocheted the following rows as the pattern describes. (I also thought the ring motifs would be something fun to try on another project!)
For the closure, I crocheted a couple of loops on one end and sewed some mismatched yellow buttons on the other.
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The Gladiola Crown
This part took more time and experimentation than the belt. For the headband, I used that same Red Heart craft yarn and the stitch pattern from the belt. Again, I adjusted the number of chain stitches at the beginning for a thin width and just crocheted until the length felt tight enough to be secure but still comfortable on my head. I then crocheted the ends together, and I placed this seam at the top of my head so it would eventually be hidden by flowers.
Below I have the pattern for the large gladiola flowers that make up the majority of the headband. I used craft yarn for the large yellow flowers and a fingering/sport yarn for the smaller flowers. There was no need to change the pattern for sizing; changing the hook and yarn size changed the flower size. I ended up making three large yellow and three smaller white gladiolas.
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In the center of these gladiolas I added a teal ball, and I made it by crocheting a ring of single crochet stitches and then just adding more single crochets in various directions to pull it into a ball shape. (Ha, does that make any sense?!)
They're not as easy to see, but I also added gray and brown pansies along the edges of the headband for more color and volume. (It's easy to find patterns for this simple flower with a quick google/pinterest search!)
After crocheting everything, I assembled the flowers and sewed them on to the headband, being mindful to place the flowers where they would look good when the headband is a bit stretched when worn. The petals of the flowers curl a bit, so I ironed them a bit flatter when I was done.
If you use the patterns to make something, I'd love to see it!
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You are sooo smart!! I can't crochet but I love seeing what others do from vintage patterns and I think this project is perfect. It's a beautiful dress (very unique colours indeed) and now you have the perfect accessories for it!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, thank you so much, Nora!
DeleteThat looks so lovely!!! I love the unique colors of the play suit and the way you matched them in the headband!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have a talent for creating!!!
Thank you so much! <3
DeleteBeautiful crochet
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