This free crochet pattern Holiday Barrette is a great quick project for any crocheter! Using less than 100 yds of yarn in any color used in the project this project is not only quick but cheap to make! Make these barrettes for the little girl in your life 🙂

There is even a YouTube video taught by Marly with a few tips an tricks to help you make the perfect barrette!

Gentle reminder:  It has just come to my attention that many people are unaware that free patterns still have copyrights and it is not legal to distribute. I ask that if you like the pattern and want to tell your friends that you share the link to the pattern (found here: https://marlybird.com/free-crochet-pattern-little-girl-barrette ). By doing so you are allowing me to make a little money via advertising which in turn makes it possible for me to keep designing fun and free patterns.

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Holiday Barrette

PATTERN DETAILS

Yarn

Any yarn will work for these but here are some of my favorites:

Brown Sheep, ” Nature Spun Worsted”(100% wool, 245 yds/100g). (Use this link for 25% discount!)

Cascade, “220 Superwash Sport” (100% superwash merino wool, 136.7 yds/50g). (Use this link for 30% discount!)

Cascade, “Ultra Pina” (100% pima cotton, 220 yds/100g). (Use this link for 25% discount!)This is a cotton yarn that I can endorse! The shimmer of this cotton will make the mittens look lovely!

Lion Brand, “Wool-Ease” (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 197 yds/85g) (Use this link for 30% discount!)

Lion Brand, “Amazing Yarn” (53% wool, 47% acrylic, 147 yds/50g). (Use this link for 35% discount!) This yarn will give the garland and completely unique look as the yarn has wonderful long color changes so your mittens will look Amazing!

Hook

Use a hook that will get you the size mitten you want. For the sample I used an H/8 (5m) (Marly uses Addi Crochet Hooks)

Notions

• Barrette
• Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used (and YouTube Video links to help you learn)

• Chain Stitch (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)

PATTERN

Open the metal barrette and remove the center metal spring.

With any color sc around the body of the barrette. You will do as many single crochets as you need to cover the entire barrette.

NOTE: make sure your stitches do not disrupt the function of the barrette.

Once you have as many stitches put the metal spring back in place so you don’t lose it. Now let’s make some fringe!

Chain 10 (or more if you want it bigger, fluffier, more dramatic), then join in the back loop of the single crochet with a slip stitch. Chain 10 and join in the front loop of the next single crochet. Continue doing the chains and alternating the back loop and front loop to stagger the loops until all the sc around the barrette are used.

When all the single crochets are used you can change colors or continue on with the same color.

(If you change colors join with a slip stitch) chain 10 (or more or less) turn the barrette and working back along the barrette and * working  into the open loops of the single crochet  join with a slip stitch then chain 10 and repeat from *  until all the single crochets are used.

Finish off.

Weave in ends.

Hmm, as I write these instructions I’m noticing how hard it is to explain how to do this. How about a video. Will that help?

I love making quick projects and even wrote a leaflet with Leisure Arts on how to do some fun things! If you too are looking for fun and quick projects go and check out the One Skein or Less book by Marly Bird.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell the barrettes I make from this pattern?

Yes! You can definitely make items to sell from this pattern. Just remember that the pattern itself is copyrighted and you shouldn’t share that, but selling the finished items is totally fine.

How much yarn do I need for this barrette?

Honestly… you only need a tiny bit! The pattern uses less than 100 yards of yarn, so it’s a super economical project. You can use up scraps too!

Is there a video tutorial for this pattern?

Yes! There’s a YouTube video where I walk you through the pattern myself, with some handy tips and tricks. It’s a great way to see exactly how it’s done.

What kind of yarn works best for this barrette?

So here’s the thing… any yarn will work! I’ve listed a few of my favorites like Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted and Cascade 220 Superwash Sport, but feel free to grab whatever you have on hand.

Do I need any special crochet stitches for this?

Nope, you just need to know the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch! I’ve included links to videos to help you learn them if you need a refresher.