Originally posted August 5, 2022 updated in July 2024
Love the look of the triangle shawl but hate trying to secure those ends? Do I have the pattern for you! This bandana works up super quick, is beginner friendly (body is an easy 2 row repeat) and can be popped on/off without any fuss. This is a perfect WIP to work on while binge watching your favorite show or listening to a podcast. You can use any weight yarn, but pattern is written for worsted weight (4) & 6 mm hook.
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Gauge is not important. Pattern uses measurements as guide.
Materials:
Yarn: Weight 4 (worsted), ~2.8 oz/145 yards
Hook: J (6 mm)
Darning Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape (not pictured)
Notes:
Written in US terms
ch = chain
ch2sp = chain 2 space
ea = each
dc = double crochet
RS = right side
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st = stitch
WS = wrong side
Ch 2s at the beginning of each row count as a double crochet
Start with a magic circle.
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as a dc), 3 dc into circle, ch2, 4 dc into circle. Pull magic circle tight.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc into same st. Then 1 dc in each st until ch2sp. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch2sp. Dc in each st after that until last stitch. Place 2dc in last st.
Row 3: Ch2, turn. 2dc in same stitch. Then dc in each st until ch2sp. (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch2sp. Dc in each st after that until last stitch. Place 3 dc in last st.
Row 4-17: repeat rows 2 & 3.
Helpful hint: At the end of the row look at the previous row. If you see 2 dc below, make 3 dc’s on your current row and vice versa.
Measure your cowl for the neck opening after row 17. I’ve written the pattern for a 20 inch circumference opening. Continue row 2 & 3 repeats for a larger opening or decrease for a smaller opening.
Row 18: Bring tips of the piece together and sl st to other side. Make sure your piece is not twisted. Ch 2 and turn. 1 dc in ea st all the way around. Sl st to first stitch to complete round.
Row 19: Ch 2, turn, 1 dc in ea st. Sl st to first stitch to complete round.
Row 20: Ch 2, turn, 1 dc in ea st. Sl st to first stitch to complete the round.
Optional:
Add a border: reverse crab stitch [with 2 crab stitches at peak] or fringe (if that’s your thing)
Video is for the Twisted SC Border (very similar to reverse crab stitch)
I wet blocked my piece to make the bandana lay flat but you don't have to.
Finished bandana measurements (laying flat):
Opening for head ~20 inch circumference
Width ~12 inches
Height (neck to bottom peak) ~16 inches
This pattern can be done in other yarn weights as well! I mocked up other versions using sport weight, DK weight AND bulky yarn. Use hook size recommended on the yarn label.
Sport & DK Weight Yarns
For the light weight yarn you’ll do more rows before joining. I did a simple crab stitch edging for some extra dimension on this bandana.
Bulky Yarn
For the bulky yarn you’ll do less rows before joining the sides together. I can see fringe going well with bulkier yarns (but I'm not a fringe fan so I left it off mine ;-P)
I hope you enjoyed this simple crochet pattern! I can’t wait to see your version. Tag me (Instagram @madebykym_crafts), save this post on Pinterest, and link back to this post so I can see all the wonderful variations you come up with!
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