Modern Crochet Bandana Head Scarf is one of my favorites for gifting!
Get ready to create a stylish, handmade accessory with this free pattern for a crochet bandana!
Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this bandana is both lightweight and versatile, making it ideal for any season.
Whether you opt for breathable cotton or vibrant acrylic yarn, this pattern offers endless possibilities to personalize your look.
Grab your favorite yarn, a hook, and let’s dive in
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What is the best yarn for a crochet bandana?
When choosing the best yarn for a crochet bandana, it’s essential to balance style, comfort, and durability.
Cotton yarn is a popular choice due to its breathability and smooth texture, making it ideal for warm weather.
This natural fiber is gentle against the skin, reducing any irritation, and holds shape well, ensuring your crochet bandana looks crisp and structured.
On the other hand, acrylic yarn provides a lightweight and affordable alternative, especially suitable for vibrant color options.
Acrylic’s resilience makes it an excellent choice if you’re crafting a piece meant to withstand a bit more wear. It’s also less prone to fading, allowing your bandana to maintain its vivid hues over time.
You will find instructions in the free pattern below ⬇️
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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making a modern crochet bandana head scarf
Materials
100% Acrylic Material- 100 gr, 5-strand Dyed Milk Cotton- not labeled – 0.5 skein (made in China), WPI ( #3)
Hook: US Size (5 mm)
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- Not relevant
Sizes
This sample is 13” in length(without straps) and 9” height
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- St = Stitch
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms
- Ch 3 at the beginning of the row does count as a stitch
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
- This is a triangle pattern which means that you work one side to the center st and then mirror the same back on the other side
- I used this gorgeous acrylic yarn, you can use any weight #3 yarn
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish.
- This design is made in one piece
Instructions
Ch4
Row 1: Dc 1 in last ch from hook( near the slip knot), ch 1, dc 1 in same ch, ch 1, dc 1 in same ch(this will be your center st), ch 1 dc 1 in same ch, ch 1, dc 2 in same st, turn work
Row 2: Ch 3, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, (dc 1+ ch 1) 3 times in next st (this is your center st), mirror back, finish with 2 dc in last st, turn
Row 3-6: Repeat row 2, work the pattern up to the center st ( the second of the 3 dc’s) and mirror back. Always start and finish with 2 dc’s in first and last st
Row 7: Ch 3, dc 1 in same st, *dc 1 in ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to center st, (dc 1+ ch 1) 3 times in next st (this is your center st), mirror back, finish with 2 dc in last st, turn
Row 8-10: Repeat row 2, work the pattern up to the center st ( the second of the 3 dc’s), and mirror back. Always start and finish with 2 dc’s in the first and last st
Row 11: Ch 3, dc 1 in same st, *dc 1 in ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to center st, (dc 1+ ch 1) 3 times in next st (this is your center st), mirror back, finish with 2 dc in last st, turn
Row 12: Repeat row 2, work the pattern up to the center st ( the second of the 3 dc’s) and mirror back. Always start and finish with 2 dc’s in the first and last st
**If you want your bandana to be bigger- continue repeating row 2
Row 13: Final row
Ch3, dc 1 in same st, *ch 3, skip ch 1 space, dc 1 in next st, repat to center st, (dc 1+ ch 1) 3 times in next st (this is your center st), mirror back, finish with 2 dc in last st.
Cut yarn and weave in ends
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Strap
Lay work facing length side up
Row 1: Join yarn to 1st st, sc 2 in 1st st, sc 2 in next, and across to end of row ( spread your stitches to have a straight row.
I work 2 sc in every dc, ch 41, sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook and work your way with sc 1 in each ch, continue sc 1 in each sc across to the opposite side, ch 41, sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook and work your way with sc 1 in each ch, Sl st to join.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
You can add beads
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**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!
