Textured wave stitch
Discover a new stitch and how to use it in every issue
BASIC TEXTURED WAVE STITCH PATTERN
For the Headband, ch a multiple of 9 plus 6 (we used 24 ch for the sample). For the Wristbands, ch a multiple of 9 plus 2 and omit the last 4 sts of the Row 1 pattern below.
Row 1 (RS) Htr in third ch from hook (skipped ch do not count as st), htr in each of next 3 ch, ss in each of next 5 ch, (4htr, 5ss) repeat to last 4 sts, htr in each of last 4 sts, turn. Work in back loops only from now on. If you are starting the row with a ss, ch1 as a turning ch. If you are starting with a htr, ch2 as a turning ch. The turning ch do not count as stitches: Row 2 Htr in each htr and ss in each ss, turn. Row 3 Ss in each htr and htr in each ss, turn. Row 4 Ss in each ss and htr in each htr, turn. Row 5 Htr in each ss and ss in each htr, turn.
Rows 2-5 set pattern. Repeat Rows 2-5 as many times as stated in pattern.
Tiebreaker Headband
For keeping your tresses in check on and off the court, you’ll love this stretchy headband. We’re thinking about making a bunch of them in different colours. That’s what the champs do, right? Katia Cotton Stretch (87% cotton, 13% polyester, 50g/170m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A White (1) Yarn B Royal Blue (21) For yarn stockists, contact LoveCrochet 0845 544 2196 www.lovecrochet.com A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
TENSION
22 sts and 21 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3.5mm hook
MEASUREMENTS
Headband measures 25x5cm (9 x2in) before seaming
NOTE
Only 26g of yarn in total was used to make 1 headband and 2 wristbands. HEADBAND Using Yarn A, ch105. Work in Basic Stitch Pattern, working from Rows 1-5 in Yarn A, then repeating Rows 2-5 of stitch pattern, work 2 rows in Yarn B and 5 rows in Yarn A.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. Seam the short ends together, weave in ends.
Match point wristbands
You don’t need a matching set to win a match – just think of these two as mixed doubles. This project is an easy way to play with colour changes in wave stitch. Katia Cotton Stretch (87% cotton, 13% polyester, 50g/170m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A White (1) Yarn B Royal Blue (21) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
TENSION
22 sts and 21 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3.5mm hook
MEASUREMENTS
Wristband measures 18x5cm (7x2in) before seaming
WRISTBAND 1
Using Yarn A, ch47. Work Rows 1-5 of Basic Stitch Pattern, alternating yarn colours on every row. Continue alternating colours and repeating Rows 2-5 of Stitch Pattern until you have a total of 10 rows.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. Seam the short ends together, weave in ends.
WRIST BAND 2
Work as for Wrist Band 1, but alternate colours every second row.