Materials:
6 colors of 100% cotton (I use Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn)
4.5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
To adjust size add additional rows of each color repeating the pattern before changing to new color.
With first color, Ch. 4 ; join to first stitch with slip stitch to form a circle
Chain 3 at beginning of round counts as 1 double crochet
Row 1: Chain 3 ( Counts as 1 double crochet). Double crochet 5 more stitches into the circle.
Row 2: Chain 3,turn. Double crochet 2 into next stitch and each stitch across.
Row 3: Chain 3, turn. Double crochet 2 into next stitch Double crochet 1 into next stitch, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from* until you reach the end.
Row 4: Join new color. Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next stitch. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 2 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 5: Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 2 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 3 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 6: Join new color. Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 3 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 4 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 7: Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 4 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 5 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 8: Join new color. Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 5 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 6 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 9: Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 6 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 7 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 10: Join new color. Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 7 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 8 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 11: Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 8 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 9 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 12: Join new color. Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 9 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 10 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Row 13: Chain 3, turn. 1 double crochet into next 10 stitches. 2 double crochet into next stitch, 1 double crochet into next 11 stitches, 2 double crochet into the next Repeat pattern from * until you reach the end.
Cut yarn and weave in ends!
Time to work on the band using white yarn.
Ch. 10
Row 1: HDC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across.
Row 3: Chain 2, turn. HDC in same stitch and each stitch across.
Row 4- 40: Repeat row 3.
** Add extra rows if adjusting size **
Chain 1. Evenly single crochet across the top of the newly created band. This will make it easier to sew together in the end.
Cut yarn and weave in ends!
Attach the two pieces together with a single crochet. Be sure to attache them together on the back side so you won’t have a noticeable ridge on the front. You could also just sew the two pieces together if you prefer.
For the straps I attached my yarn to the top, 8 stitches on either side from the center. You can find the center easily by locating the stitch with 2 double crochets and counting 8 either direction. I chain 145 for the straps. This can be adjusted to your choosing. I like the backs that cross and lace up so this is what I chose.
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Lunar Knits by Lori 