Keep your locks in place with this appetizingly cute bacon and eggs headband. An easy crochet project using the Classic Crochet Ripple Stitch.

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NOTES: YARN A: LIGHT YELLOW ; YARN B: MAROON

BACON HEADBAND

With your 4 mm crochet hook and Yarn A, begin with a Slip Knot and Chain ( CH ) 63.

ROW 1: Double Crochet (DC ) in the 4th CH from the hook and in the next 3 CHS, Double Crochet Two Together ( DC2TOG ) 2 times, DC in the next 3 CHS, 2 DCS or Double Crochet Increase ( DC INC ) in the next 2 stitches. * DC in the next 3 CHS, DC2TOG 2 times, DC in the next 3 CHS, DC INC 2 times. Repeat * 3 times. DC in the next 3 CHS, DC INC in the last CH, joining Yarn B in the last stitch. Turn your work.

ROW 2: CH 3, DC in the first stitch, * DC in the next 3 stitches, DC2TOG 2 times, DC in the next 3 stitches, DC INC in the next stitch 2 times. Repeat * 3 times. DC in the next 3 stitches, DC2TOG 2 times, DC in the next 3 stitches, DC INC in the last stitch, joining Yarn A in the last stitch. Turn your work.

ROW 3: CH 3, DC in the first stitch, * DC in the next 3 stitches, DC2TOG 2 times, DC in the next 3 stitches, DC INC in the next stitch 2 times. Repeat * 3 times. DC in the next 3 stitches, DC2TOG 2 times, DC in the next 3 stitches, DC INC in the last stitch, joining Yarn B in the last stitch. Turn your work.

EDGING

Working on the sides of the bacon headband, CH 1, Single Crochet Increase ( SC INC ) in the next 3 rows, SC in the last stitch, * Half Double Crochet ( HDC ) in the next 6 stitches, SC in the next 6 stitches. Repeat * 5 times. HDC in the same stitch. Rotate your work to the side of the bacon headband. SC INC in the next 3 rows. HDC in the next 6 stitches, SC in the next 5 stitches, * HDC in the next 6 stitches, SC in the next 6 stitches, repeat * 5 times. SC in the next stitch, Slip Stitch ( SL ST ) in the beginning CH to join.

SL ST in the next 3 stitches, CH 61, SL ST in the next CH and in the next 59 CHS, SL ST in the same stitch. SL ST in the next 68 stitches and CH 61. SL ST in the 2nd CH from the hook and in the next 59 CHS, SL ST in the same stitch and in the next 70 stitches. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

With your ruler, measure about 4 inches from the end of the side of the headband and position and sew the Mini Crochet Fried Egg into place, weaving in any loose ends.

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