Lattice Crochet Bandana Pattern

This crochet bandana pattern is extra light and feminine. It incorporates a weight 3 yarn with an airy stitch, plus a cute picot border. All these elements together make a soft and playful accessory that is perfect for Spring and Summer!

The yarn I used for this Crochet Bandana

Since I wanted this bandana to be lighter in weight and have a nice drape, I opted out of a size 4 yarn and went for a size 3. I really wanted a cotton yarn since it washes well and is breathable for Summer. Since there are fewer cotton yarn options in a size 3 yarn, the choice does minimize the options, but there are still some very good ones.

Once of my favorites is Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK. It has all the same great qualities of the medium weight version, such as a tight construction that doesn’t split or stretch too much, plus beautiful color options.

I chose to make the main body of my bandana and the edging two different colors. However, it would be just as pretty if you used the same color yarn for both.

The Pattern

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Materials:

• For main color: 61 Yards Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK weight 3 light (100% cotton, 3.5oz/100g, 273yd/250m) I used color Desert Lily
• For border and ties: 32 Yards Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK weight 3 light (100% cotton, 3.5oz/100g, 273yd/250m) I used color Tamarin
• US H/ 5.0 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

After row 10 = 5” wide x 4” tall

Finished Size:

13” wide x 10.75” tall

Abbreviation Key:

(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
(dc) double crochet
Special Stitch: Picot
** Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

How to Crochet the Picot Stitch:

There are different variations for the picot stitch. For this pattern, after completing previously instructed stitch, chain 3. Sl st into the 2nd ch from the hook (first chain of the 3). Continue on to the next st of the pattern.

Pattern Notes:

I tend to crochet tightly. If you feel you are crocheting more loosely you can move to a smaller hook (or larger if you crochet even more tightly). Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge.

Photos are included in the instructions for key points that are the most difficult. There are not photos for every step, so be sure to read the instructions carefully and refer to the photos for additional assistance when applicable.

Starting chain in the body of the bandana counts as a stitch. Starting chains in borders do not.

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as stitch in this row and following). Dc in first ch. <2>

Row 2: Ch 2. Turn. 3 dc between the 2 stitches. <4>

Row 3: Ch 2. Turn. Dc in space before next st. Sk next 2 dc. 3 dc in space before last st. <5>

Row 4: Ch 2. Turn. Dc in sp before next st. 2 dc in space between next 2 sts (in the ‘v’). Sk next 2 dc. 3 dc in space before last st. <7>

Row 5: Ch 2. Turn. Dc in sp before next st. Sk dc. 2 dc in space between next st (in the ‘v’). Sk next 2 dc. 2 dc before next st (in the ‘v’). Sk next 2 dc. 3 dc in space before last st. <9>

Continue with developing pattern: After each turn, dc in immediate next space. 2 dc in each V-stitch across. In last space before last stitch, place 3 dc. Repeat until you complete 24 rows total. Each row will increase by 2 stitches. Final row will have 47 sts.

After Row 24, work will be approximately 13” wide x 10” tall.

Finish off and weave in ends.

Border:

Attach complementary color to left upper corner. Ch 1. Place 2 sc in the side of each row down the side (2 sc around the post of each dc at the end of the row). When you get to the bottom corner, put 2 sc in the starting knot area. Then continue pattern up the other side. 48 sc each side, plus 2 at bottom corner.

Ch 1. Turn. *Sc. Picot. Sc.* Repeat from * to * across first side, continue around bottom corner and back up the other side. When you get back to the other top corner, sl st to the corner. You should have a total of 49 picots. Finish off and weave in ends.

Straps:

Row 1: Ch 50. Insert hook into top of last border stitch, on the right corner of bandana. Sc across top of bandana. Place one last sc into the top of the edge border st. Ch 51.

Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain, across top of bandana and to the end of the chain on the other side of the bandana. <149>

Finish off and weave in ends.