Being a lover of big crochet projects, i have always missed out on the joys of fastening off a smaller crochet project like this crochet bandana! Listen, i cannot believe how fast i was done with this.
Yes i am some what a fast crocheter considering how i finished this crochet cardigan in 2 days! (I will never stop boasting about that) but take my word when i tell you that this crochet bandana is a 1 hour tops projects. Maybe 3 hours for the slower hands.
Best part is i made sure to bring you the free crochet bandana pattern just to make it better! And mostly because i love sharing free crochet patterns and free knitting patterns.
If you are a knitter too and would love to start knitting for the winter, then this free knit sweater is for you.
For the Ad-Free PDF crochet bandana pattern purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts or Ribblr
And if you are a crocheter, still looking for beginner crochet projects then check out this free crochet heart pattern.
Free Crochet Bandana Pattern- Granny Stitch
Enough of all the chit -chat, Let’s talk about the crochet bandana making:
Materials
DK weight yarn (or something smaller for a better drape)
3.5mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Beads (Optional)
Abbreviation
Keep in mind, i use US crochet terms!
Ch- Chain
DC- Double Crochet
Sc-Singing crochet
Prev- Previous
Slst- Slip stitch
Rep- Repeat
MR- magic ring
Measurements
Gauge: 6 double crochet clusters in 7 rows = 4″X4″
Excluding straps: 18″ wide, 8.5″ tall
Pattern Notes
Ch4 counts as a double crochet and chain 1
The pattern is written in US crochet terminology
BEGINNER CROCHET BANDANA PATTERN
Make a MR or ch 3 and slst to ch 1 if you do not know how to make a MR.
Row 1: Ch4, in MR, 3dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch1, 1 dc. Close ring
Row 2: Ch 4, turn. In ch1 space from previous row, 3dc, ch1, 3 dc in previous ch 2 space (corner), 3dc, ch2, 3 dc all in the corner to increase, ch1, 3dc in previous ch1 space, ch1, 1 dc in same space
Row 3: Ch 4, turn. In previous ch1 space, 3dc, ch1, 3dc in next ch1 space, ch1, 3dc ch2 3dc in corner,ch1, 3dc, ch1, 3dc in last ch space, ch1, dc in same space.
Row 4: ch4, turn. 3dc in ch1 space from previous row, ch1, 3dc in ch 1 space, ch1, 3dc in ch1 space, ch1, 3dc ch2 3dc in corner, ch1, 3dc in ch1 space, ch1, 3dc in ch1 space, ch1, 3dc in last ch1 space, ch1, dc in same space.
Row 5-13: Rep row 3& 4 till desired length. Note it does not have to reach or end at row 13
Crochet Border- Optional
Remember this part is optional. But i think it ads more character to the crochet bandana! You can choose to use the same color as the body of the bandana or mix another color as i did.
Whatever you decide. Follow these steps to achieve a beautiful border for your crochet bandana:
Attach new yarn if need be, ch 1. Sc 2 sts, ch 3, slst to the base of the ch, sc in next 2 sts, ch 3, slst to the base of the ch. rep this till the end.
Straps
If you wish to attach new color for then straps like i did, connect the new color now otherwise, ch 50 or your desired length. ch1 at the end to turn, sc all the way to the beginning of the ch.
For the base of the bandana, we will work 3 sc in every ch 4 stitch and 1 sc at the center of the original MR. when you reach the other end of the bandana, ch 50+1 turning chain or your desired length and sc down again.
At the end, ch1 and fasten off. add beads if you desire and your crochet bandana is all done!
Blocking the crochet bandana will be a great choice for great drape!