Multipurpose crochet bandana using a single ball of Fair Cotton 🔥 Video tutorial by Somnis de Punt
Crochet bandanas are one of the most popular summer accessories. People wear them in their hair, as a top or even as a belt. For this new Craft Lovers project, Mar Montserrat from Somnis de Punt shares a chart and step-by-step video tutorial to crochet a multipurpose crochet bandana using a single ball of Katia Fair Cotton.
Behind Somnis de Punt we find Mar and Aitor, a mother and son who have turned their passion for textile techniques into a meeting point for creative people of all ages. Mar Montserrat is a knitting and crochet designer and teacher with more than 20 years of experience. For this design, she has been inspired by the landscapes of Mallorca, and she reinterprets the classic triangular shawl to create a light, versatile piece that is easy to wear.
Step-by-step crochet bandana video tutorial
If you prefer to follow the visual process, Somnis de Punt shares a full video tutorial including all the techniques used and each step of the process.
Note: This video includes subtitles available in 7 languages, as well as being narrated in Spanish and English.
Materials needed
- 1 ball of Katia Fair Cotton in the color 1 white or your favorite color
- 3.5-mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Free crochet bandana pattern
The bandana starts at the bottom vertex following the chart. Once you have achieved the desired size, work the shell border and add the i-cord ties.
Level. Beginner with basic knowledge of double crochet, single crochet and chain stitch.
Measurements. Approximately 60 cm wide x 25 cm high.
Gauge. 12 sts x 8.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm using a 3.5-mm hook in double crochet.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- m: place marker
- R(s) and r(s): row(s) and round(s)
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sk: skip
- sp: space
Crochet Bandana Chart
Rows 1 to 15
R1: ch3, m in third ch, dc2 in first ch. Turn the work.
R2: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in third ch (where m is). Turn.
R3: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R4: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch4, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R5: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch4, sc1 in 4ch-sp, ch4, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R6: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch5, sc1 in 4ch-sp, sc1 in base sc, sc1 in 4ch-sp, ch5, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R7: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch6, sc1 in 5ch-sp, sc3, sc1 in 5ch-sp, ch6, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R8: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 6ch-sp, ch5, sk1 sc, sc3, sk1 sc, ch5, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R9: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch4, sk1 sc, sc1, sk1 st, ch4, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
Repeat rows until desired measurements
R10: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch4, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 4ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 4ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch4, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R11: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch4, sc1 in 4ch-sp, ch4, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch4, sc1 in 4ch-sp, ch4, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R12: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch5, sc1 in 4ch-sp, sc1 in base sc, sc1 in 4ch-sp, ch5, dc3 in ch-sp, *ch1, dc3 in ch-sp,* repeat 3 times in total, ch5, sc1 in 4ch-sp, sc1 in base sc, sc1 in 4ch-sp, ch5, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R13: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch6, sc1 in 5ch-sp, sc3, sc1 in 5ch-sp, ch6, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch6, sc1 in 5ch-sp, sc3, sc1 in 5ch-sp, ch6, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R14: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 6ch-sp, ch5, sk1 sc, sc3, sk1 sc, ch5, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 6ch-sp, ch5, sk1 sc, sc3, sk1 sc, ch5, dc3 in 6ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
R15: ch3, m, dc2 in first st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch4, sk1 sc, sc1, sk1 sc, ch4, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch1, *dc3 in ch-sp, ch1*, repeat 3 times in total, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch4, sk1 sc, sc1, sk1 sc, ch4, dc3 in 5ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, dc3 in third ch.
Repeat R10 to R15 twice more to achieve an approximate size of 60 x 25 cm.
Shell border
Work one row across all three sides of the triangle, creating small shells.
Each shell consists of 3 chain stitches and 2 double crochet stitches in the same base stitch, followed by 1 single crochet stitch in the next space (see video tutorial).
Close the row with 1 slip stitch.
i-cord ties
Work an i-cord approximately 28 cm long at each end of the top edge of the bandana.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
A quick summer project
With a single ball of Katia Fair Cotton, you can make this light and versatile crochet bandana designed by Somnis de Punt. Change color to adapt it to your style and enjoy an easy accessory to make, perfect for sunny days. Will you join this trend?
