How to Crochet Onto a Barrette
Select a barrette to use for this project., Remove excess pieces., Form a slip knot and place it on a hook that is the appropriate size for your yarn. , Begin crocheting onto the top section on the barrette., Yarn over and draw the yarn back under...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select a barrette to use for this project.
This one was broken, but it could have been covered right over the original plastic.
The main thing you'll need is a section you can reach all the way around. , Snap off the plastic piece and pop out the metal spring, leaving the top surface of the barrette clear.
You can leave it on if it's not broken and crochet over it to make a new style.,, Hold the yarn behind and above the barrette.
Pass the hook under the barrette.
This is a basic single crochet, but it's worked onto the barrette instead of into a row of stitches. , Draw the loop up to the top and leave it on your hook., You should now have a total of three loops on your hook.,,,, Single crochet two into each single crochet., Chain 2 (turning chain) and work two single crochets in each single crochet.
Work as many rows as desired.
Each row will make the finished barrette a little larger and a lot more ruffled.,, If you have holes at the ends of the barrette to stitch into, take the opportunity to tack down the ends of the ruffle. -
Step 2: Remove excess pieces.
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Step 3: Form a slip knot and place it on a hook that is the appropriate size for your yarn.
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Step 4: Begin crocheting onto the top section on the barrette.
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Step 5: Yarn over and draw the yarn back under the barrette.
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Step 6: Yarn over again.
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Step 7: Draw the loop on the end of your hook through the other two loops to complete one single crochet.
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Step 8: Repeat this stitch to form a full
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Step 9: tightly spaced row of stitches all along the top of the barrette.
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Step 10: Chain two and turn the work.
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Step 11: Work back along the top of the previous row.
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Step 12: Work additional rows in the same way.
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Step 13: Pop the spring back into place
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Step 14: if you removed it.
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Step 15: Tie in the ends.
Detailed Guide
This one was broken, but it could have been covered right over the original plastic.
The main thing you'll need is a section you can reach all the way around. , Snap off the plastic piece and pop out the metal spring, leaving the top surface of the barrette clear.
You can leave it on if it's not broken and crochet over it to make a new style.,, Hold the yarn behind and above the barrette.
Pass the hook under the barrette.
This is a basic single crochet, but it's worked onto the barrette instead of into a row of stitches. , Draw the loop up to the top and leave it on your hook., You should now have a total of three loops on your hook.,,,, Single crochet two into each single crochet., Chain 2 (turning chain) and work two single crochets in each single crochet.
Work as many rows as desired.
Each row will make the finished barrette a little larger and a lot more ruffled.,, If you have holes at the ends of the barrette to stitch into, take the opportunity to tack down the ends of the ruffle.
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