Crochet Tulip Bandana Tutorial

Introduction

The Crochet Tulip Bandana is a delightful accessory perfect for adding a pop of color and style to any outfit. With its charming tulip design and cozy yarn, it's not just a fashion statement but a fun and practical piece to wear. Whether you're looking to stay warm in style or simply brighten up your day, this bandana is sure to bring a smile to your face. Grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's create a fabulous accessory that will have you feeling fabulous in no time!

Materials

• White yarn (for the base and border)
• Pink yarn (for tulip flowers)
• Green yarn (for leaves)
• 3mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving ends
• Scissors

Stitches & Techniques Used

• Magic Circle
• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Bobble Stitch (5 dc bobble)

Bandana Base

Row 1

• Begin with a magic circle.
• Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
• Make 2 dc into the magic circle.
• Ch 1.
• Make 3 dc into the magic circle.
• Pull the tail to close the circle.

Row 2

• Ch 3 and turn.
• Make 2 dc in the first stitch.
• In the ch-1 space: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc.
• In the last stitch: 3 dc.

Row 3

• Ch 3 and turn.
• Make 2 dc in the first stitch.
• Make 3 dc in the next space between dc groups.
• In the ch-1 space: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc.
• Make 3 dc in the next space.
• Make 3 dc in the last stitch.

Rows 4 to 13

Repeat the same increase pattern as in Row 3:

• 2 dc at the start,
• 3 dc in each space between groups,
• 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in the center ch-1 space,
• and 3 dc at the end.

After completing Row 13, ch 1 and fasten off.

Adding Green Leaves

• Join green yarn to the last stitch of Row 13.
• Ch 3.
• In the next stitch: dc, ch 2, dc (this forms a V-stitch).

Repeat V-stitch (dc, ch 2, dc) in the middle dc of each 3-dc cluster across the edge.

• In the center V-stitch of the bandana: dc, ch 2, dc.
• Continue V-stitches across the other edge.
• In the last stitch: 1 dc.
• Ch 1 and fasten off.

Adding Pink Tulip Flowers

• Join pink yarn in the first ch-2 space of a green V-stitch.
• Ch 3.

Work a bobble stitch in the ch-2 space:

• 5 dc into the space, then yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.
• Ch 2.

Repeat bobble stitch + ch 2 in each ch-2 space along the edge.

• In the center V-stitch: bobble stitch, ch 2.
• Continue bobble stitches on the opposite edge.
• In the last stitch: 1 dc.
• Ch 1 and fasten off.

Adding White Border & Ties

• Join white yarn at one side corner.
• Ch 1.
• Sc in the same stitch.
• Work 2 sc in each ch-2 space along the straight edge.
• Continue making sc evenly along the side edges.
• At the top corner: sc, ch 50 (for tie), then sl st back down the chain.
• Continue sc along the top edge.
• At the opposite top corner: sc, ch 50 (for second tie), sl st back down the chain.
• Continue sc down the final edge.
• Join with sl st to first sc.
• Ch 1 and fasten off.
• Weave in all loose ends.