Crochet Adorable Bandana

Crochet Adorable Bandanas are the perfect accessory to add a touch of cuteness to any outfit! With their delightful designs and charming colors, these bandanas are sure to make you stand out in style. Whether you're going for a casual stroll or dressing up for a special occasion, these bandanas are a must-have.

Yarn

• #3 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) 100% cotton yarn in a color of your choice, about 98 yards (90 meters).

Hook

• 4mm (G-6) crochet hook or hook needed to achieve gauge.

Notions

• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Yarn Needle

Gauge

• 15 double crochets and 9 rows over 4x4 inch / 10x10cm square, using a 4mm hook

Finished Size

• The finished size without the ties is 17 inches (43 cm) wide and 9 inches (23 cm) long.

  The ties each measure about 13 inches (32cm), but you can make them longer or shorter.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• 3dcCl - 3 double crochet cluster - see special stitches below
• space - sp or sps
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• rnd - round
• prev - previous
• hk - hook

Special Stitches

• 3dcClCluster = 3 double crochet (3dc) worked in the same space or stitch.

Pattern Notes

• When working a cluster: When making the 3dc clusters, work them around the chain stitches rather than pushing the hook through the two loops at the top of the stitch.

Bandana Triangle

• Foundation - ch4, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.

• Round 1 - ch 4 (counts as 1dc, ch1), then make 3 dcCl, ch3, 3dcCl , ch1, 1dc, into the foundation ring, turn. [8 x dc, 2 x ch-1 sps, 1 x ch3-sp]

• Round 2 - Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), (3dcCl, ch1) in the ch1 sp, (3dcCl, ch3, 3dcCl, ch1) in the ch-3 sp, in the next ch-1 sp, (3dcCl, ch1), then 1dc in to the 3rd ch of the prev rnd, turn. [2 x dc, 4 x 3dcCl, 4 x ch-1 sps, 1 x ch-3 sp]

• Round 3 - 14 - ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), work (3dcCl, ch1) in every ch-1 sp, and (3dcCl, ch3, 3dcCl, ch1) in the ch-3 sp, the work (3dcCl, ch1) in every ch-1 sp and end with a dc into the 3rd ch of the prev rd, turn.

• Note:- When you have finished row 14, you can either continue working in the same color yarn or cut and fasten off, then attach a new yarn color for the border and ties.

Border (optional)

• Round 15 - Ch1, sc in each ch1 sp, 1 sc in each dc st, and work (3sc) in the ch3 sp, end with sc in ch3. Keep yarn attached and make the first tie.

Ties

• Ties - Ch 55, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in each st until you reach the top of the bandana, work across making 2 sc over each dc st, and 1 sc in the joints, when you reach the end ch 55, then sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in each st until you reach the top of the bandana, sl st into sc. Cut yarn and fasten off.

• Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.