Breezy Bandana
If you’re looking to add a bohemian chic accessory to your wardrobe here is the Breezy Bandana free crochet pattern! It’s lightweight, stylish, and versatile making it a must have for your summer adventures.
The Breezy Bandana is crocheted with a breathable cotton yarn which will keep you cool and comfortable even on the hottest days. Whether you’re lounging on the beach, doing yoga, or wanting to make a quick gift for someone, this bandana is a perfect project for beginners and up. Not only is the crochet pattern very easy, but it works up super fast!
The triangular shape is easily adjustable. The picture shown is 15 inches wide (which I think is the perfect size for most adults), but you can customize the dimensions to fit any head size. Key tip: The wider you make the bandana, the longer it will be.
So grab your hook and here is the free crochet pattern for the Breezy Bandana!
MATERIALS:
- Medium weight cotton yarn. I used I Love This Cotton yarn and for the 15 inch width you will need about 170 yards.
- Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
GAUGE:
14 sc = 4 inches
ABBREVIATIONS (The pattern is in US terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet (UK double crochet)
- dc: double crochet (UK treble crochet)
DIRECTIONS:
Starting at the bottom point of the bandana –
Ch 4 & join with a slip stitch in the first ch to form a ring.
– Work 7 sc in the ring & turn.
PATTERN ROWS:
1: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the very first sc, (ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in the next sc) 2 times, ch 2, skip 1 sc, work 3 dc in the last sc. Turn.
2: Slip stitch in each of the first 3 dc, slip stitch in the first ch 2 space, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch 2 space as the slip stitch (shell made), ch 2, dc in the next ch 2 space, ch 2, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the last ch 2 space (shell made) & turn leaving the rest unworked.
3: Slip stitch in each of the first 3 dc, slip stitch in the first ch 2 space of the first shell, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch 2 space as the slip stitch, (ch 2, dc in the next ch 2 space) 2 times, ch 2, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the last ch 2 space of the last shell & turn leaving the rest unworked.
4: Slip stitch in each of the first 3 dc, slip stitch in the first ch 2 space of the first shell, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch 2 space as the slip stitch, (ch 2, dc in the next ch 2 space) 3 times, ch 2, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the last ch 2 space of the last shell & turn leaving the rest unworked.
5: Slip stitch in each of the first 3 dc, slip stitch in the first ch 2 space of the first shell, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch 2 space as the slip stitch, (ch 2, dc in the next ch 2 space) 4 times, ch 2, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the last ch 2 space of the last shell & turn leaving the rest unworked.
6: Slip stitch in each of the first 3 dc, slip stitch in the first ch 2 space of the first shell, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch 2 space as the slip stitch, *ch 2, dc in the next ch 2 space; repeat from * across until you reach the last shell, ch 2, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the last ch 2 space of the last shell & turn leaving the rest unworked.
Repeat row 6 (you will have 1 more ch 2 space in every row worked) until the bandana measures about 15 inches wide or your desired width.
TOP BAND & SIDE TIES (NO MORE INCREASING):
1: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc), skip the first dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc of the first shell, dc in the ch 2 space of the first shell, dc in each of the next 3 dc of shell, dc in the next ch 2 space, *dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch 2 space; repeat from * across until you reach the last shell, dc in each of the next 3 dc of shell, dc in the ch 2 space of shell, dc in each of the next 2 dc of shell, dc in the turning ch 3 space, ch 40 for the first side tie and turn.
2: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of the next 38 ch, sc in each dc across, sc in the turning ch 3 space, ch 40 for the second side tie & turn.
3: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of the next 38 ch, slip stitch in the first sc & fasten off.
You’re all done & I hope everyone enjoys it. I would love to see your finished Breezy Crochet Bandana so please tag me on Instagram!
