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If you’ve been looking for an easy yet floral crochet bandana pattern, this is it. This granny stitch bandana features hand-attached flowers along both edges of the triangle in alternating directions, resulting in a lightweight summer headscarf that appears more complicated than it is.
It’s worked in DK-weight cotton with a 3.0mm hook, which gives you a soft, breathable fabric that holds its shape and drapes beautifully. If you’ve made a granny square before, you’re ready for this, so without further ado, grab your hook and let’s get started!
MATERIALS
- DK weight cotton yarn
- 3.0mm crochet hook
- Scissors and yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms)
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = chain space
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
- ch 3 counts as dc throughout
FLOWER PATTERN (make as many as needed)
Make your flowers before you start the bandana, you’ll need 2 (one on each side for each 3 rows), so make a batch. I’ve made total of 19 including one for the triangle corner and 2 for the ties.
MR, ch 2, 2 dc into MR, ch 2, sl st into MR, repeat 4 more times. Total: 5 petals. Fasten off.
BANDANA PATTERN
MR. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring. Pull ring closed.
Flower Row
Ch 3 (counts as dc). Attach first flower here, flower facing wrong direction (opposite direction of the piece). Turn your work.
2 dc in first st (gives you 3 dc total at this edge including the ch 3). ch1, 3 dc in the next st, ch1, 3 dc in the starting ch-3 sp.
Attach a second small flower on the opposite side, ch 3, attach the 2nd petal of that flower to the top of the ch 3. Turn. 2 dc in first st.
Continue: 3 dc in each ch-1 sp from the previous row, ch1 to the end. At the end of the row, attach the 2nd petal of the first flower to close it in.
Note: at the image above, both flowers are at the same level, facing the right direction, follow the instruction closely so you always end up with matching sides and levels.
Regular Row
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first st (3 dc at edge).ch1, 3 dc,ch1 in each ch-1 sp across. 3 dc in the last st (in ch3-sp). No flowers in this row.
Repeat
Repeat rows the previous 3 rows in sequence:
Flower row: attach one flower per side, this takes 2 rows, one for each petal (remember, we attach the flower from 2 petals to secure it in its place)
regular row: 3 dc at the first st, ch1, 3 dc, ch1 in each ch-1 sp across, 3 dc at the last st. No flowers.
Work until the triangle reaches your desired size. work 2 regular rows at the end, No flowers attached.
TIES
Don’t fasten off after your last row. Work along each angled side edge:
Ch 50. At the very end of the tie, attach a flower, repeat at the opposite corner for the second tie, finishing with another flower at the tip. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
The ties give you enough length to tie the bandana at the back of your head with a bow or a knot, and the flowers at the ends of each tie are a really nice finishing touch, they dangle just below the knot when worn.
TIPS
Block it. Wet the finished bandana, pin it into a flat triangle, and let it dry. Cotton responds beautifully and it makes a huge difference to the drape and flower shape.
Flower count. Roughly one flower per side per flower row. Make a batch before you start so you’re never waiting mid-row.
Flower attachment. Make sure the 2nd petal is secured firmly, a sl st through the petal top and the chain keeps it from shifting.
Tension. Keep your ch-1 spaces loose enough that the bandana lies flat. If it’s puckering, loosen up slightly.
If the flowers are too much work for you, just make it without them and you will get a great granny stitch bandana, for more styling, alternate colors, or use ombre yarn. Even solid one color can look good with the granny stitch.
Still confused about the flower rows? Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here
FAQ
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, adjust your hook accordingly. Sport weight at 2.5mm gives a finer result. Worsted at 4.5mm gives a chunkier version. DK cotton at 3.0mm is the sweet spot.
Is this suitable for beginners?
If you’re comfortable with dc and chain spaces, you’re good. The flower attachment adds one small step per row but becomes second nature after the first one.
Can I make this in multiple colors?
Absolutely. Different colored flowers or alternating body colors between rows gives a really striking boho festival look.
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