Spring is the perfect time to refresh your accessories, and what better way than with adorable, hand-crocheted barrettes? These Spring Barrettes are quick, easy, and a great way to add a handmade touch to your hairstyle. Whether you love carrots, strawberries, or butterflies, this pattern has a cute clip for everyone!
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
- #133 Tamarin (A) – for carrots
- #171 Fresh Mint (B) – for leaves
- #101 Cameo (C) – for strawberries
- #502 Flamingo OR #505 Seaglass (D) – for butterflies
- Crochet Hook: 3 mm
- Hair Clips: Oval metal hair clips (2 1/4–2 1/2 inches)
- Other Supplies: Stitch markers, large-eyed blunt needle, hot glue, and glue gun
Crochet Stitches Used
- sc – Single crochet
- sc2tog – Single crochet two together (decrease)
- covering-sc – Special stitch to crochet around the metal clip
Tip: Exact gauge is not essential for this project.
Carrot Barrette
Carrot Shape
- With Color A, ch 2.
- Row 1: Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in last st (3 sc total).
- Rows 3-5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc across (6 sc total at Row 5).
- Rows 6-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
- Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog (4 sc total).
- Row 14: Ch 1, turn, (sc2tog) twice (2 sc total).
- Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around the carrot’s edge. Fasten off.
Leafy Stem
- Join Color B with a slip stitch at the top of the carrot.
- (Ch 4, sl st in same sp) repeat 3 times.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Glue the carrot to the hair clip with the leafy stem at the closed end.
Strawberry Barrette (Open Center)
Covering the Hair Clip
- With Color B, make a slip knot on the hook.
- Open the hair clip and hold it facing you.
- Rnd 1: Work 21 covering-sc over the top bar of the clip.
- Turn the clip and work 8 covering-sc along the curved end.
- Work 21 covering-sc along the lower bar. Ch 2 and join.
- Rnd 2: Join Color C. (Sl st, ch 2, sk 1) repeat around. Join and fasten off.
Strawberry Shape
- With Color C, ch 2.
- Row 1: Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in last st (3 sc total).
- Rows 3-5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc across (6 sc total at Row 5).
- Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
- Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog (4 sc total).
- Row 9: Ch 1, turn, (sc2tog) twice (2 sc total).
- Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge. Fasten off.
Leafy Stem
- Join Color B with a slip stitch at the top of the strawberry.
- (Ch 3, sl st in same sp) repeat 3 times.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Glue the strawberry to the closed end of the covered hair clip.
Butterfly Barrette
Covering the Hair Clip
- With Color D, make a slip knot on the hook.
- Open the hair clip and hold it facing you.
- Rnd 1: Work 21 covering-sc over the top bar of the clip.
- Turn the clip and work 8 covering-sc along the curved end.
- Work 21 covering-sc along the lower bar. Ch 2 and join.
- Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 2, sk 1) repeat around. Join and fasten off.
Butterfly Shape
- With Color D, ch 2.
- Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
- Rnd 2: (Sc, hdc, dc) in first st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st – repeat for 2 wings.
- (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in next st – repeat for last 2 wings.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Antennae
- Cut a 3-inch strand of Color D.
- Pull it through the space between the last 2 wings and knot it at the center.
- Trim ends to 1 inch and tie a knot at each end.
- Glue the butterfly to the closed end of the covered hair clip.
Final Touches
Once your barrettes are finished, let the glue dry completely before wearing them. These cute spring barrettes make the perfect Easter gift, springtime accessory, or a fun crochet project for any skill level!
Want more fun crochet patterns? Stay tuned for more DIY projects and happy crocheting! 😊
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The crochet pattern was written by Lion Brand Yarn Company. It is part of their official pattern collection and is copyrighted by them in 2024. Let me know if you need any modifications or if you want to add proper attribution in your blog post! 😊
