~ child's braided headband ~

The plastic circle headbands were purchased from the Dollar Tree.  They come in a pack of 3 - clear, brown, and black.

Cut 18 (eighteen) 7 foot long lengths of white 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn.  I used Red Heart Super Saver.

Take 3 strands and loop it in the middle.

Attach to 3rd circle from the end with a larkshead knot.

Attach 3 strands to the 2nd circle.

Attach 6 strands to the end circle.

Flip headband and attach 3 strands to the other side of the 2nd circle.

Attach 3 strands to the other side of the 3rd circle.

Attach 1 strand with a sc to the 4th circle, sc in same circle.  
Work 2 sc in each circle across to the end circle.  
Work 4 sc in last circle.

Working around the opposite side, work 2 sc in each circle until the 4th circle from the end.

Weave in the ends.

Braid the 3 sections.

Fold the braid over the headband and either sew or glue down.

Decorate as desired.  

***Debi Y's pattern***