Crochet Triangle Bandana with a Scalloped Edge and Flower Ties

A crochet bandana is a summer favourite, and this one is shaped like a classic headscarf: a triangle that covers the back of the head, tied at the nape with long cords. It starts at the point and grows by one cluster of double crochets on each row, so you can stop whenever it's big enough. A scalloped border in a contrast colour and a tiny flower on each tie make it extra pretty.

The pattern comes from Elise's video on her lilthings channel.

Video tutorial by Elise on her YouTube channel, lilthings: watch "crochet headscarf bandana beginner tutorial | crochet for beginner headband accessory" on YouTube.

Written from the video tutorial.

Materials

• 5-ply milk cotton in two colours, a main and a contrast
• 3.0 mm hook
• A stitch marker, scissors and a darning needle

The triangle

Row 1

With the main colour, chain 5 and put a marker in the 5th chain. Chain 1 more (6 chains). Into the very first chain you made, work 3 dc, chain 1, and 1 tr. That's the tiny tip of the triangle.

Every row after

1. Chain 5, putting the marker in the 4th chain, and turn.
2. Work [3 dc, chain 1] into the first chain-1 space, into every chain-1 space across, and into the chain-5 space at the end.
3. Finish with 1 tr into the marked 4th chain.

Each row has one more cluster than the last, so the triangle grows wider and longer at the same time. Keep going until it covers the back of your head.

The marker in the turning chain is important: it shows you exactly where the last treble goes. Without it, the edges of the triangle wander.

Scalloped border

Change to the contrast colour at a corner.

• Along the two slanted sides: [7 dc in one space, 1 sc in the next space] all the way down. In tight corners, use 6 dc instead of 7.
• Along the long straight edge (the one that goes across your forehead): 1 sc in each stitch.

Ties and flowers

At each front corner, chain 70 for a tie.

For each flower: make a magic ring with 6 sc (round 1). In round 2, work [chain 3, 3 dc, chain 3, slip stitch] into each of the 6 stitches. Sew a flower to the end of each tie.

Tips

• Try it on every few rows once it's about the width of your hand. Headscarves look best when the point reaches just below the back of the head.
• Block it. Pin the triangle flat and steam it lightly: the scallops open out and the edges straighten.
• Lighter scarf: use a bigger hook for a lacier, more open fabric.

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