How to Crochet a Daisy Bandana
Lead the way this summer and embrace retro style with this 90s trend-setting daisy bandana. With our step-by-step tutorial, learn how to crochet your very own bandana and be festival ready. It's the perfect accessory for sunny days.
Using the gorgeous It's Only Natural Knitcraft yarns, you'll have a colourful palette to get you started.
Pattern by Hobbycraft Artisan Hayley Hall.
You will need
How to Make
You will also need
Darning needles
Scissors
Notes
Pattern written in UK terms. Starting chain does not count as a stitch throughout. Chain spaces are counted as a stitch. To make a smaller, child sized bandana make 6 squares and 4 triangles. Block each motif before joining.
Gauge
One 3 round square measures 7cms
Abbreviations
mc- magic circle
ch- chain
tr- treble crochet
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
st(s)- stitch(es)
tr4tog- work 4 trebles together in the same stitch to create a bobble on the wrong side of the work
rs- right side
ws- wrong side
sp- space
chsp- chain space
rep- repeat
Using Yarn A:
Rnd 1: (RS) in mc ch2, 12 tr, sl st to 1st tr, turn. Fasten off A. 12 sts.
Join Yarn B in any st
Rnd 2: (WS) ch2 (tr4tog, ch1) in each st around, sl st to 1st st, turn. Fasten off B. 12 sts + 12 ch1sp.
Join Yarn C in any ch1sp
Rnd 3: (RS) ch2, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, [3tr in next ch1sp] twice; rep from * 3 times, sl st to 1st tr. Fasten off and weave in ends. 48 sts + 4 ch2sp.
Using Yarn A:
Rnd 1: (RS) in mc ch2, 6 tr, close circle, turn. Fasten off A. 6 sts.
Join Yarn B to 1st st
Rnd : (WS) ch2, [tr4tog, ch1] 5 times, tr4tog in last st, turn. Fasten off B. 6 sts + 5 ch1sp.
Join Yarn C to 1st st
Rnd 3: (RS) ch2, 3 tr, [3tr in next ch1sp] twice, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch1sp, [3tr in next ch1sp] twice, 3 tr in last st. Fasten off and weave in ends. 24 sts + 1 ch2sp.
Arrange squares and triangles to create a large triangle shape. Sew each motif with right sides together using whip stitch or slip stitch together to create a concealed join. Work through each corresponding stitch and corner chain spaces using Yarn C.
With right side facing join Yarn C to right hand corner as indicated.
Rnd 1: ch1, 3 dc, dc in each st to next corner, 3dc in ch2sp, dc in each st to next corner, 3 dc in last st, turn work 90 degrees and continue working dc evenly along the rough edge, sl st to first st. 194 sts.
Rnd 2: dc in each st around, working 2 dc in each corner st. Fasten off and weave in ends. 197 sts.
Change to Yarn B
Rnd 3: ch2, *5tr, skip 1 st, dc, skip 1 st; rep from * to end, sl st to 1st tr, sl st in next 2 sts, do not fasten off. 300 sts
Chain 35, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch to end, sl st in same tr, fasten off.
Join to 3rd tr at the left hand corner and repeat for 2nd tie. Fasten off and weave in ends.