T-shirt yarn headband tutorial and a Darby Smart GIVEAWAY!

Who doesn't love free stuff? And who doesn't love t-shirt yarn!? Seriously I'm addicted. Something I'm not addicted to is working out. Well, not yet, but I'm trying! I'm doing my best to love it but what's frustrating me lately is that my hair is constantly in the way. I like cute short haircuts because it's easier with the kiddos, but it can look interesting when you're trying to do some cool workout moves. Cue the cute headbands. I had some yarn left over from my crochet basket project that I decided to make a headband out of it. I loved it so much that I had to make more, especially for friends.

A week ago I blogged a diy tutorial on how to make crochet baskets from t-shirt yarn. I have been making things with t-shirt yarn ever since. I may even make a rug for our kitchen. This tutorial is super quick, and also includes a give away! If you win Darby Smart's giveaway, you'll be able to make a basket and if you have yarn left over you can even make a headband for free! Simply click on the link and type in your email. Good Luck! 

Now for the tutorial.

Supplies List:

1. t-shirt yarn!

2. Scissors

3. Extra fabric

4. Glue gun and glue

5. *Sewing machine is optional if you opt out of glue

Step One:

Cut 6 strands of yarn about one arms length for an adult headband. 

Step Two:

Make a ribbon shape with three pieces of yarn. If you were looking down at your yarn it should look like the picture below.

Step Three:

Lay the other three pieces of yarn on top of the ribbon in the shape of a smile.

Then tuck the right side of the smile under the right side of the ribbon.

Step Four:

Here comes the "tricky" part. First lay the left side of the smile underneath the loop of the ribbon.

Step Five:

Take the right side of the smile and weave it over the strands in the loop, under the left side of the smile, and over and out the other side of the loop.

Step Six:

Hold the ends—the top 6 strands in one hand, and the bottom 6 in the other. Pull towards the center.

Step 7:

Put the head band over your head and pull the ends to the back to measure the size you'll be making. 

Step 8:

Connect the ends either by gluing or sewing. I put a dab of glue right where the ends cross. Then cut the excess ends so that they'll easily be hidden. I like to cover the connected ends with a piece of fabric to make it nice and neat. I simply glue or sew down the sides of the extra fabric so that all the seams are closed. Roll and glue tight like a sleeping bag that will never reopen. If you're sewing, simply roll and then sew down the sides and across the middle of the strip of fabric.

Make sure all the ends are tucked into the middle of the strip of fabric and then glue and roll. I put a dot of glue every inch or so in the middle. Make sure the end is sealed tightly with glue.

Then you can wear it! This headband is so easy and fun to make. Hope you enjoy it!