Beginner Springtime Crochet Bandana (FREE pattern & tutorial!)

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• What Yarn Should I Use?

• What Hook Should I Use?

• What You'll Need

• Stitch Abbreviations

• Pattern Notes

• Method

  
  

I don't know about you, but I've seen so many photos on Pinterest of these very summery and aesthetic bandanas, and I just knew I needed one. So, I thought I'd take a stitch I love (the granny stitch), and design my own!

I think the Springtime Crochet Bandana is such a fun pattern because of how easy it is to adapt it! I know that everyone likes to have a different size bandana and, with the way this pattern works, you can easily crochet more or fewer rows, depending on what you would like! I hope you all like this pattern and, without further ado, let's get into it!

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What Yarn Should I Use?

There are so many choices when it comes to yarn, but one of my favourites for a project like this is cotton. It's very breathable (which is just what you want in warm weather!), gives beautiful stitch definition, and it's lovely and soft. You could also use any other natural fibre like bamboo-cotton, etc. But, if you don't have anything like this, an acrylic yarn will also work just fine! You could also create a really gorgeous bandana with something like mohair. That would create such a dainty and lacy piece - it's something I've wanted to try for so long!

In terms of weight, I recommend a DK weight yarn. Anything thinner will also work; you just don't want something too thick as your bandana will become far too thick!

What Hook Should I Use?

This pattern says to use a 4mm crochet hook. However, make sure you always check to see which hook size your yarn recommends. If you're finding that your bandana seems very stiff, size up your hook. This will give you looser stitches and will help to create a lovely, soft piece of crochet.

What You'll Need:

• a DK weight yarn (see notes above on picking the right yarn)

• a 4mm crochet hook (see notes above for tips on using the right hook)

• a pair of scissors

• a darning needle

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch(s): chain(s)

• dc: double crochet

• sc: single crochet

• sl st: slip stitch

• st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Notes:

• This pattern is worked in US crochet terms, not UK. If you are unsure about the difference between these two terms, check out my blog post here, where I explain it in detail.

• The chain 3 at the end of each round does count as a stitch.

• When making the border, the chain 1 does not count as a stitch.

• We will be working in rounds. Make sure you turn your work at the end of each row.

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Method:

Row 1:

• Begin by making a magic ring (if you're unsure how to do this, check out my blog post here where I explain it in detail). OR, if you would prefer, ch 5 and sl st back into the 1st ch to create a ring.

• Ch 3.

• Into the ring, make 2dc.

• Ch 3.

• Make 3dc into the ring.

• Pull your ring closed. Ch 3 and turn your work.

Row 2:

• Make 2dc in the first st.

• Ch 1.

• Make 3dc into the top corner ch space.

• Ch 3.

• Make 3 more dc into the same space.

• Ch 1.

• Make 3dc into the last st (this will be made into the top of a ch 3).

• Ch 3 and turn your work.

Row 3:

• Make 2dc into same st.

• Ch 1.

• Make 3dc into the next ch space.

• Ch 1.

• Make 3dc into the top corner ch space.

• Ch 3, and make 3 more dc into the same space.

• Ch 1.

• Make 3dc into the next ch space.

• Ch 1, and make 3dc in the last st.

• Ch 3 and turn your work.

Row 4:

• Make 2dc in the first st.

• Ch 1. Make 3dc in the next ch space.

• Ch 1. Make 3dc in the next ch space.

• Ch 1. Make 3dc in the top corner ch space. Ch 3, and make 3 more dc in the same space.

• Ch 1. Make 3dc in the next ch space.

• Ch 1. Make 3dc in the next ch space.

• Ch 1. Make 3dc in the last st.

• Ch 3 and turn your work.

Row 5 - 20:

• You will repeat this process for the required rows. Make: 2 dc in the first st, 3 dc in each ch space with a ch 1 to separate, {3 dc, ch 3, ch 3 dc} in the top corner ch space, and 3 dc in the last st, with a ch 3 at the end to turn.

When you get to your last row, only make 1 ch in the top corner instead of 3 chs. I find that the bandana looks better if this is done.

And do not finish with a ch 3. Once you have completed your final row, we will start creating the tie strings.

For the strings and the border:

String 1:

• Ch 60 (if you want, you can ch more or less, depending on how long you want them).

• Starting in the 2nd st from the hook, make 1sc in each st along.

• Now, working along the bottom of the bandana, make 1sc into each st until you reach the other side (the number of sc you make will vary depending on how many rows you have made).

String 2:

• Repeat as you did for the first string.

• Working up along the 1st side of the bandana, make 1sc into each st and ch space. When you get to the top corner, make 3sc. Continue working along the other side, making 1sc into each st and ch space.

• Sl st in your last st, fasten off, cut the yarn, and weave in your ends, using your darning needle.

And there you are! You now have your own Springtime crochet bandana! If you liked this super quick pattern and tutorial, make sure you subscribe to our monthly newsletter so that you never miss out on a new, free crochet pattern, and don't forget to drop a comment below if you have any questions!

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