Crochet Granny Triangle Bandana | Free Pattern & Tutorial
See the free crochet bandana pattern and video tutorial down below or purchase an ad-free, printable PDF file of this pattern!
This is a super quick and simple, summer crochet project. This crochet granny square bandana uses only one skein of yarn and a couple of hours of crocheting. It’s great for beginners as well as more advanced crocheters. For an interactive, ad-free pattern, visit my Ribblr shop!
Beginner Crochet Project
A simple pattern paired with a video tutorial makes this crochet bandana a great crochet project for all levels of crocheters. Since it’s a small project, it can be crocheted with one skein and will work up in no time! Check out the diamond lace bandana for a different design!
Sizing
This crochet bandana can be made to be any size! It is a right triangle that grows with every row you add, and you can add as many rows as you want. It can even become as big as a shawl!
Project Overview
- Granny Triangle
- Strap
- Finishing Edge
- Other Strap
Choosing Yarn & Hook Size
For this pattern, you can pretty much use any yarn you want. You might want a softer yarn so the bandana drapes better!
You can use the hook size recommended on your yarn label or a larger one. If you use a larger hook size, your stitches will be looser and will drape better.
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Crochet Bandana Video Tutorial
You can follow along with my YouTube video to make this crochet bandana! I have timestamps included to section the video and help you jump to any point you need to!
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Project Level
Great for beginners! It uses basic stitches and has a repetitive pattern that is easy to follow once you get the hang of it. Also, it’s a small project, so it won’t take as long as others to complete!
Materials
- 73 grams of medium weight yarn (24/7 Cotton in “Bay Leaf“)
- 4mm Clover Amour crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Dimensions
*includes instructions to adjust sizing
Short sides of triangle: 37 centimeters (14.6 inches)
Long side of triangle: 53 centimeters (20.9 inches)
Notes and Tips
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms
- Italicized notes tell you what to change to adjust the size
- The chain 5 at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet and chain 1
- The chain-1-spaces are side spaces
- The chain-2-spaces are corner spaces and are bolded
Crochet Abbreviations
ch = chain
ch1-sp = chain-1-space (the space under a chain 1)
ch2-sp = chain-2-space (the space under a chain 2)
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
Crochet Granny Triangle Bandana Pattern
Foundation: Make a slipknot, ch6
Row 1: In 6th ch from hook, [dc3, ch2, dc3, ch1, dc] (1 cluster on each side)
If it’s hard to fit all these stitches in that one chain, undo your 6 chains and make the first one looser.
The bolded stitches denote the middle corner of the triangle
Row 2: ch5, turn, dc3 in ch1-sp, ch1, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (2 clusters on each side)
The chain 5 replaces a double crochet and chain 1, which is mirrored for the end of each row.
Row 3: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 2 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (3 clusters on each side)
Row 4: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] 2 times, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (4 clusters on each side)
Row 5: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 4 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] 3 times, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (5 clusters on each side)
Rows 6-18: Repeat the row before with an extra [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] before the middle corner and an extra [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] after the middle corner
Note: Continue adding rows until the triangle is big enough to cover your head. Do fewer rows for a smaller bandana or more rows for a bigger bandana.
For example:
Row 6: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 5 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] 4 times, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (6 clusters on each side)
Row 7: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 6 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] 5 times, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (7 clusters on each side)
…
Row 17: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 16 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] 15 times, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (17 clusters on each side)
Row 18: ch5, turn, [dc3 in next ch1-sp, ch1] 17 times, [dc3, ch2, dc3] in ch2-sp, [ch1, dc3 in next ch1-sp] 16 times, ch1, [dc3, ch1, dc] in last sp (18 clusters on each side)
Notes to Remember
1st space: ch5, turn, dc3
Spaces between 1st and corner space: ch1, dc3 ch1
Corner space: dc3, ch2, dc3
Spaces between corner and last space: ch1, dc3 ch1
Last space: dc3, ch1, dc
Strap
First strap: ch40, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (39)
Note: Do fewer chains for a shorter strap or more chains for a longer strap.
Dimensions: 20cm
sc3 in each sp across long side of the triangle (108)
Second strap: ch40, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sl st to ch-sp at the corner of the triangle (39)
Note: If you did a different number of chains for the first strap, do that same number of chains for the second strap.
Fasten off.
Finished Crochet Granny Triangle Bandana
Weave in your loose ends and your crochet bandana is complete!
