Crochet Waffle Headbands and Crochet Beanie Hats - Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, how do you go... shopping for crochet headbands and beanie hats?  

There are many questions a new mother has when purchasing crochet headbands and crochet beanie hats for her daughter. Some of the most common ones are: How do I know which size I need? Which colors will I really use? How do I attach a bow or flower clip to a headband? Do I need to pay more to make it "interchangeable?" 

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For a mom who already has girls, most of us know the answers to these questions, but for a first time mom-to-be, or even a mom of all boys, the answers are not as clear.  
 
Choosing the appropriate size for your crochet headbands and beanies is one of the most important things to consider. Crochet headbands come in a variety of widths as well as lengths. Typically crochet headbands are advertised in terms of width. 1.5" and 2.75" and 3" crochet headbands describe the width of the headband and are appropriate for all ages.  Width is solely a matter of preference. Our best suggestion is to view photos of children wearing both sizes to decide which style you prefer for your own child. The 5" and 6" headbands are typically worn by older girls and adults and they can also be used to be made into crochet beanies for infants. Crochet beanies made from 5" headbands typically fit newborns through 9-12 months.  And crochet beanies made from 6" headbands fit up through 12-18 months. 

Length of the headbands is the next thing to consider.  Many companies advertise infant crochet headbands as well as traditional crochet headbands which are made to fit infants through adults. This can be confusing for a mother who has never purchased crochet headbands.  Infant headbands typically measure approximately 4.5" to 5" in length, while standard crochet headbands measure 5.5"-6.5" in length.   So do you need to purchase two separate sizes? The answer: Absolutely NOT! Why? Both headband sizes are made so that the circumference of a newborn's head is larger than the circumference of the headband when stretched. When placed on the child, they will both stretch around her head. The only difference will be how long the headbands will fit your child.  Infant crochet headbands fit children up to approximately 9-12 months depending on the child and traditional crochet headbands fit newborns through most adults.
 
Another dilemma the buyer faces is color selection. How many colors should you purchase? What colors will you use most often?  Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question. The answer varies from person to person.  However, the essential colors used most often are white, all colors of pink, red, chocolate brown and black.  Other colors come in useful when accessorizing that special outfit and help to make her hair accessories look custom-made. Really, the colors you choose are a personal preference and depend on how often you plan on having your child wear headbands and hair bows. If you are a mommy who doesn't walk around the block without putting a bow on your child (guilty here), then you will probably want a larger color selection in addition to purchasing extra of the basic colors, particularly white. However, if you are a mommy who uses them once a month, headbands can be purchased to match only those special outfits.
 
You don't know how to attach a bow to a crochet headband or hat? Don't be embarrassed!  You are not alone. One of the most common questions we receive is: how do I attach a hair bow or flower clip to my crochet headband?  It is surprisingly effortless and simple.  The crochet headbands are made of woven material that contains holes. By weaving the barrette in and back out of the material, just like you would a needle through fabric, the bow may be attached without any additional embellishments. We feel alligator clips are best for this task; however, any type of barrette can be woven through the material if done carefully to avoid snagging the headband. Many bow makers place grosgrain ribbon over the seam, thus making it "interchangeable". While this looks nice, if you weave your daughter's bow over the seam, it will not be visible while the headband is worn and the ribbon is thus, completely unnecessary. However, if it bothers you that the seam may not match up perfectly or may be seen when she pulls her hair bow off her headband, you may prefer to wrap the ribbon around the seam yourself or pay a little extra to purchase them pre-wrapped.
 
Crochet headbands and crochet beanies are some of the most popular hair accessories on the market for babies, toddlers and young girls. They seem to be popping up everywhere. So how do you know which one is right for your daughter?  While prices range from less than each up to and a piece, you may ask yourself what the difference is between the beanie you saw online and the beanie you impulsively bought at your local children's boutique last weekend? The answer, as frustrating as it may be, is most likely: nothing. A photo gallery, quality products and reasonable priced headbands and hats can be found at http://www.thehairbowcompany.com.

Purchasing crochet hair accessories for your baby girl can be a daunting and expensive task. However, it doesn't have to be.

Crochet Waffle Headbands and Crochet Beanie Hats - Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Kristina Sexton

http://www.thehairbowcompany.com