How To Avoid 'Headband Hair'

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've put on a headband, left the house, and then discovered a few hours later that my hair looks ridiculous.

You headband-wearers know what I'm talking about- when you're hair starts to scrunch up or stick out.

Well I've discovered a solution. You don't have to avoid knit headbands any longer.

1) Start off with your hair styled the way you like it

(I went with wavy) 

2) Grab some bobby pins

(4 or more)

3) On one side, grab your top layer of hair

4) Bobby pin this layer of hair down 

5) Repeat on the other side

 6) I use 2 bobby pins on each side to ensure my hair stays down

7) Grab your headband of choice

8) Carefully pull headband on, covering up the bobby pins

9) Push headband up to make sure no hair sticks up 

(If it does, remove headband and pin that hair down. You may need to bobby pin the back layer of hair down as well as the sides)

10) All done and ready to fearlessly go out in public!

Knitting Basics: How to Purl a Row

Here's my next Knitting Basics video on purling a row!

HOW TO PURL A ROW a micro guide by Alexa Klopfenstein on How.Do

Knitting Basics: How to Knit a Row

Now that you've seen my tutorial on casting on, you're all ready to knit a row! 

HOW TO KNIT A ROW a micro guide by Alexa Klopfenstein on How.Do

How to Properly Wear a Slouchy Hat

I pretty much live in slouchy hats during late fall and winter. Two questions I'm always asked are: "How are you supposed to wear slouchy hats?" and "How you do keep your slouchy hat from falling off?"

I do think I happen to have a good head for slouchy hats…and I have good posture so they stay on very well.

BUT, I do have a great trick for people who have trouble keeping their slouchy hats on. Also, these pictures should help you with knowing how to put slouchy hats on properly.

(Note: I'm not saying this is the ONLY way to wear a slouchy hat! This is just how I prefer to wear this style of hat.)

1) Hook your thumb around the rim of your slouchy hat

2) Put your hat behind your head 

3) Tilt your head back and slowly pull your slouchy hat on 

4) Pull your thumbs down the rim of the hat and pull the hat over your ears. 

5) Grab two bobby pin

6) Insert a bobby pin into each side of your head. Guide the bobby pin so it goes through the hat and your top layer of hair. Make sure to avoid snagging your hat and make sure most of the bobby pin is inside the hat.

7) Tilt head back to make sure hat is secure. 

You're all done!

If you like this slouchy hat, you can actually purchase it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing