Crochet Bandana & Head Scarf
Crochet bandanas and head scarfs are versatile and stylish accessories that can instantly elevate your outfit with a touch of charm. Whether you're heading to the beach or running errands in the city, these handmade creations add a whimsical flair while keeping you looking effortlessly chic. With an array of colors and patterns to choose from, you can mix and match to suit your unique style and personality. Embrace your inner bohemian spirit or channel a retro vibe – the possibilities are endless with these fun and functional accessories!
Materials:
Cotton yarn
4.5 mm crochet hook
Pattern
Starting the Bandana:
Make a magic circle.
Chain 4 (this counts as 1 double crochet and chain 1).
Work 1 V-stitch (1 double crochet, chain 1, 1 double crochet) inside the magic circle.
Pull to tighten the magic circle.
Round 2:
Turn your work.
Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
Work 1 V-stitch in the chain-1 space of the V-stitch from the previous round.
Finish with a double crochet in the third chain of the chain-4 from the previous round.
Round 3:
Turn your work.
Chain 4 (counts as double crochet, chain 1).
In the first stitch (same stitch you just chained from), work 1 double crochet.
Work a V-stitch in the V-stitch from the previous round's chain-1 space.
Work another V-stitch in the top of the chain-3 from Round 2.
Subsequent Rounds:
Alternate each round starting with chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet) or chain 4 (counts as double crochet, chain 1), and work V-stitches into each V-stitch from the previous round.
Increase by starting with a V-stitch in one round and a double crochet in the next.
Continuing:
Repeat the V-stitch rounds, alternating your start stitch, until the bandana reaches the desired size. (The example has 22 rounds.)
Straps:
Once you have finished the main part of the bandana, you will work the straps directly from the bandana.
Chain 70 (or the length you desire for your straps).
Work back on the chain with slip stitches until reaching the bandana again.
Repeat on the other side for the second strap.
Decorative Edging:
After completing the straps, single crochet into the top of the last stitch of your strap.
Chain 3, then make a Pico by slip stitching into the front loop only of the same single crochet.
Single crochet into the next 2 stitches or spaces, and then create another Pico every 3rd stitch.
Edging Around the Bandana:
Single crochet evenly around the bandana, placing a single crochet in V-stitch rows and double, and keeping an even spacing for the Pico edging.
At the point of the bandana, place a Pico stitch for a nice tip effect and continue the pattern symmetrically up the other side to match.
Finishing:
Once you've placed the last Pico, and are back at the beginning, chain 1.
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in ends, and fasten off by pulling the tail through the last loop on your hook.
Weave in all ends to finish your bandana.