Crochet Summer Bandana

Looking for the perfect accessory to add a touch of charm to your summer outfits? Look no further than the Crochet Summer Bandana! This versatile and trendy piece is not just a fashion statement but a functional item too. Whether you're heading to the beach, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a leisurely day out, this bandana will keep you stylish and cool. The beauty of crochet work shines through in the intricate patterns and soft yarn, making it a joy to wear. Embrace the laid-back vibes of summer with this must-have accessory that exudes effortless style. Say goodbye to bad hair days and hello to the perfect finishing touch for your sunny adventures!

Materials

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook H (5.0 mm)
• Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
• Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
• Tape Measure
• Cotton worsted weight yarn in white, green, and yellow colors (or your preferred colors)

Notes

• Read the pattern carefully before starting.
• This pattern uses US crochet terms.
• * Repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed.
• ( ) Work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed or work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space.
• [ ] Work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.

Gauge

Rows 1-6 measure approximately 4 inches (unblocked).

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Measurement

About 20 inches (width) x 10 inches (depth) – (unblocked)

Abbreviations

• ch(s): chain(s)
• dc: double crochet
• rep: repeat
• sc: single crochet
• sk: skip
• slst: slip stitch
• sp(s): space(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• V-st: (1DC, ch1, 1DC) work all in the same st/sp
• PC: popcorn stitch – work 7DC in the same st/sp. Take the hook out of the working loop and insert it into the top of the 1st DC made, from front to back, pick up the working loop, and draw this to close the popcorn.

Summer Bandana Pattern

Begin with one block in Row 1, two blocks in Row 2, three blocks in Row 3, and so forth. Increase the number of blocks until you have the required number of rows.

With white yarn (or your chosen color), ch6.

Row Instructions

Row 1: V-st in 5th ch from hook, 1DC in last ch (1 block made), and turn.

Row 2: Ch6, V-st in 5th ch from hook (first block on Row 2 made), slst into top of turning ch-4-sp at start of previous block, ch3, (V-st, 1DC) in ch-4-sp (second block on Row 2 made), and turn.

Row 3: Ch6, V-st in 5th ch from hook (first block on Row 3 made), slst into ch-3-sp in next block, ch3, V-st in the same ch-3-sp (second block on Row 3 made), slst into top of turning ch-4-sp at start of previous block, ch3, (V-st, 1DC) in ch-4-sp (third block on Row 3 made), and turn.

Row 4: Ch6, V-st in 5th ch from hook, *slst into ch-3-sp in next block, ch3, V-st in the same ch-3-sp; Rep from * to last block (ch-4-sp), slst into top of turning ch-4-sp at start of previous block, ch3, (V-st, 1DC) in ch-4-sp and turn.

Rows 5 – 17: Rep Row 4.

Row 18: Ch4 (count as 1DC + ch-1-sp), 1DC in 1st st, *(c) slst into top of next ch-3-sp, (d) V-st in next st; rep from * to end of row and turn.

Row 19: Ch1, 1SC in each st to the end of the row and turn. (71 sts)

Row 20: Ch4 (count as 1DC + ch-1-sp), *sk 1 st, ch1, 1DC in next st; Rep from * to end of row.

Row 21: (Right Side) Rep Row 19. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

First Border

Step 1: With green yarn (or your chosen color), ch50. Attach the chs just made to the triangle base (right side facing out) by working 1SC into the 1st st of Row 21 and in each stitch to the end of the row.

Step 2: Ch51, 1SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Do not fasten off. Continue working around the sides of the triangle.

Step 3: Side 1 of the Triangle. 1SC into the last st of Row 21 (the last st of white yarn), *sk next ch-sp, (1DC, ch3, 1DC) in next st, sk next ch-sp, 1SC in next ch-sp; Rep from * to last ch-sp (DC of first block of Row 1), sk next ch-sp, (1DC, ch3) 3 times into last st (the corner/center of the bandana), add another 1DC into the same st. Side 2 of the Triangle. **sk next ch-sp, 1SC in next ch-sp, sk next ch-sp, (1DC, ch3, 1DC) in next st; rep from ** to last st of Row 21, sk next ch-sp and 1SC in last st of Row 21.

Step 4: 1SC in each ch to end. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Second Border

Step 1: Side 1 of the Triangle. Attach yellow yarn (or your chosen color) into the 1st st, *1SC in 1st st, ch3, sk 1 st, PC in ch-3-sp, ch3 sk 1 st, *1SC in next st, ch3, sk 1 st, PC in ch-3-sp, ch3, sk 1 st; Rep from * to last SC st.

Step 2: Corner/Center. 1SC in next st, sk 1 st, [ch3, PC in ch-3-sp, ch3, 1SC in next st] 2 times, ch3, PC in next ch-3-sp, ch3, sk 1 sts.

Step 3: Side 2 of the Triangle. 1SC in next st, **ch3, sk 1 st, PC in ch-3-sp, ch3, sk 1 st, 1SC in next st; Rep from ** to end of side 2. Slst in the next st. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Once this is finished, you are all done!!!