DIY FRIDAY: Ulyana Sergeenko Couture Knit Berry Headband

{This is a guest post written by my infinitely crafty sister, Jennifer. You can read about more of her DIY crafts on her blog, Crafty Knack.}

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Hi! My name is Jennifer and I'm from Crafty Knack. Thanks Lauren for having me post on your blog! Today I'll be sharing my pattern for making knit blueberries (with a touch of crochet) ^_^. They come in two sizes for a bit of variety... The end goal is a headband look-alike that Lauren found a picture of Ulyana Sergeenko wearing. Enjoy!

Materials:

- US 3 dpn

- 7/6.5mm hook

- Tapestry needle

- Worsted weight yarn (I used Cascade Yarns: Cascade 220 Heathers 9449 dyelot-4292)

Small Directions:

CO 6 sts across 3 dpn (2/needle). Join in the round. (6 sts)

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: Knit through front and back loop around. (12 sts)

Rnds 3-5: Knit

Rnd 6: K2tog around. (6 sts)

Go to "Finishing"

Larger Directions:

CO 6 sts across 3 dpn (2/needle). Join in the round. (6 sts)

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: Knit through front and back loop around. (12 sts)

Rnds 3-4: Knit

Rnd 5: *Knit through front and back loop, k1*; rep around. (18 sts)

Rnd 6: Knit

Rnd 7: *K1, k2tog*; rep around. (12 sts)

Rnd 8: Knit

Rnd 9: K2tog around. (6 sts)

Go to "Finishing"

Finishing:

Pick up crochet hook...

Slip st into 1st st on left needle, ch 4, sl st into 2nd st on left needle*; rep around all 3 needles.

Cut 5" tail. Using tapestry needle, thread tail around top under crochet edge and pull tight. Make a knot and stuff using tails.

Stay tuned as I might come back to also knit the leaves, headband, and show the final piece! ^_^

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