Devil Horns
By Kala Hotakainen of Vegancraftastic Need a quick costume idea? Look no further! I cooked up this easy to crochet devil horned headband with last minute costumers in mind - because there's nothing scarier than missing out on Halloween fun! Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Red - less than one skein Supplies: Small amount of fiberfill, yarn needle Hook: US size ( $\mathrm{\hat{J}}\left(4.5\mathrm{mm}\right)$ Gauge: Gauge is not crucial for this project, but I got 3.5 stitches to the inch working half double crochet flat. Abbreviations Used: Ch - chain, HDC - half double crochet, Inc - increase (work two sc in one stitch), Sc - single crochet.
Headband:
Ch 10 HDC in each chain Ch 2, turn, work hdc across row Work the last row until the headband measures 21 inches or desired length. Be sure to try on the headband as you work, as your head size will most likely differ from mine. When desired length is reached, cut yarn and leave a long tail (at least 12 inches) for seaming. Seam the short ends of the headband using whip stitch. Weave in all ends.
Horns:
Ch 2 Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook Inc in every stitch - 8 sts Sc in every stitch Sc in every stitch Inc in the first two stitches, sc to end of round - 10 sts Sc in every stitch Inc in the first two stitches, sc to end of round - 12 sts Sc in every stitch Inc in the first two stitches, sc to end of round - 14 sts Sc in every stitch Inc in the first two stitches, sc to end of round - 16 sts Finish off and leave a long tail (at least 12 inches) for seaming. Repeat for second horn.
Putting it all together:
Stuff horns lightly and sew one horn to headband, if you have someone to help it makes it easier to position the horns. Otherwise, put the headband on and use a mirror to help decide where you want your horns. Sew second horn to headband. For pointy horns, you are done and only have to weave in your ends. If you want your horns to curve in a bit, use the yarn tail from seaming the horns to the band and poke it through the side of the horn. Pinch the horn together a bit and use small stitches to shape the horn. Don't worry about perfection here, just sew it until it looks right to you. Weave in all ends and admire your devilish handiwork! Kala Hotakainen of http://www.vegancraftastic.blogspot.com/ . This pattern is for personal use only, you may not sell this pattern or items made from it, thanks!
