Crochet Beautiful Shell Bandana

Crochet Beautiful Shell Bandana is an exquisite piece that adds a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. The intricate shell stitch pattern creates a delicate and eye-catching design that is sure to impress. Whether you wear it as a headband or a stylish accessory around your neck, this bandana is versatile and perfect for any occasion. With its soft texture and beautiful colors, it's a must-have for any crochet enthusiast looking to add a fun and trendy piece to their collection.

Materials

I used just a few yards (less than 50 each) of two colors of DK weight cotton yarn. The green yarn I used was Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK and the peach color is an exact dupe from Ice Yarns called Baby Cotton.

I also used a 3.5mm crochet hook.

You can experiment with any weight yarn and hook size since we will grow the bandana from the very bottom corner-up.

Beautiful Shells Bandana – Crochet Pattern

To begin, in color A, ch6. Sl st to the first ch to join in the round.

Row 1: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), and work 8dc into the center of the ch6 ring (9dc total). Pull the last loop up long, so you don’t lose it. Remove your hook.

Row 2: Insert your hook into the top of your starting ch3 from the prev row. With color B, ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch1). And make 1dc into the same stitch to complete a “v stitch.” Ch5, and make 1 more v stitch (1dc, ch1, 1dc) all into the last stitch of the row.

changing color

With the live “color B” loop on your hook, insert your hook into the live “color A” loop. Ch3 in color A only. Pull the color A loop through the color B loop. Again Ch3 in color A while carrying color B up the chain (see video). Turn your work.

Row 3: In color A, make 8dc into the first v stitch (9dc counting the starting ch 3 mentioned in the color change instructions). Make 1sc in the 5th dc from the previous shell stitch, working on top of the ch5 from the previous row. Make 9dc in the next V stitch. Pull the last loop long and remove your hook.

Row 4: Insert your hook into the top of your starting ch3 from the prev row. With color B, ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch1). And make 1dc into the same stitch to complete a “v stitch.” Ch5, v stitch into the single crochet from the prev row. Ch5 and make 1 more v stitch (1dc, ch1, 1dc) all into the last stitch of the row.

Repeat the color change instructions to work in the same direction every two rows and avoid having to cut the yarn.

Continue making shells into each V stitch and V stitch scaffold rows after the shell rows until your piece measures 18″ (46cm) along the long side. For me this was 25 rows.

Using the available working yarn on either end, make chains a few inches long to serve as ties for the headband.