amberblissthis Remember last year when no one could get hair cuts or dye jobs? Well, I didn’t dye my hair, but I did let my husband cut it LIVE on Instagram. You can check out that madness here if you have plenty of time on your hands for some Casa Calderón craziness! The one un-mad thing I did was design the Pericia Headband Scarf. It’s the perfect accessory to cover up grays, or help out hair that needs a trim. Of course, you can ALWAYS use it even IF your hair is not sporting any grays and not in desperate need of a trim. This crochet headband pattern comes in 3 widths and can be made in one solid color or multiple colors!
I love how there are so many ways to wear this pattern. It’s my version of a CONVERTIBLE pattern. If you haven’t heard of convertible crochet, I’ll encourage you to check out my friend Susanna’s blog. She’s the QUEEN of convertible patterns! Convertible means that one design can be worn multiple ways! This crochet headband pattern can be worn as a skinny scarf, a headband, a head wrap, a belt, a necklace, a hair tie and so much more. Knot it, wrap it, tie it in a bow! There are so many options. How would you wear it?
What’s in a name?
So, WHY in the world PERICIA? And what does it mean?
Well, I wanted a name that was a subtle reference to WISDOM because what are GRAY hairs (that we may or may not want to cover up) other than a sign of our great length of time in this world, and HOPEFULLY a bit of wisdom? I also wanted something that indicated just a bit of tongue-in-cheek exaggeration.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
Job 12:12
Wisdom Scarf and Headband for the Aged just didn’t make the cut as names for this pattern. HA! So, as I often do when stuck, I went in search of some synonyms and begged my husband for some ideas from his mother tongue! Pericia, in Spanish, literally means expertise or proficiency. Also, it sounds like a really fancy old-fashioned female name. The second I heard it, no other name would do!
Materials
I used sport weight yarn to make my Pericia Scarf, but my testers used everything from fingering to DK yarn. You can really just grab what you have on hand. Just realize that your measurements and yardage won’t come out to be the same as mine if you use a different size yarn/hook.
Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (2/Fine Sport) 60% Cotton / 40% Linen (50 gram hanks) in Plum Brown & Mauve (This is what I used in my original scarf.)
4.5mm/G+ hook (You can size up or down depending on the yarn you choose. I sized down to a 3.75mm hook for my second scarf and was just as pleased with the results!)
Needle (There are ends to weave. Sorry about that! HA!)
Scissors (For obvious reasons!)
Stitch Markers (This just makes it easier to figure out which row you’re on. Not a pattern requirement, but they are helpful.)
Tester Love for the Crochet Headband Pattern
I love sharing my testers’ work so much. SO many testers helped out with this pattern, and these are just a FEW of the photos. I hope you enjoy them. Click the photos to visit their Instagram pages and give them a follow! Comment below which tester’s Pericia you like best! As you know, I can’t pick between them. I LOVE THEM ALL!
Doesn’t Fatima’s Pericia headband look perfect worn over her hijab? I love it when Fatima tests because her style is always impeccable.
Kailey crocheted the large-width Pericia. I love how it looks on her. She definitely has no gray to cover up, so that just goes to show that this is an accessory for everyone!
Pooja’s color choices are absolutely perfect. I love bright colors, and I have a STRONG addiction to bright pink and purple.
Tina makes everything look amazing! I love how she’s wrapped her single-color Pericia. By the way, those earrings are the Magbis Circulo Earrings that are part of the Sisters’ Earring Ebook Collection!
Nicole made TWO Pericia scarves. The woman knows color combinations; that is for sure!
Well, now you know just about everything there is to know about the Pericia Crochet Headband Scarf pattern. I hope I’ve convinced you to try to make your own. Don’t forget there are 3 widths to choose from. With sport weight yarn and a similar gauge to mine, you should be able to make your scarf with 185-385 yards!
Small = 1.75-2” (~185 yards)
Medium = 2.75-3” (~285 yards)
Large = 3.75-4” (~385 yards)
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