Some projects are about technique, some are about patience, and some are about pure, simple joy: enter the Vanilla Bandana. This light, whimsical bandana is the kind of knit that feels effortless yet turns out so lovely that you’ll find yourself saying, “I can’t believe this came from my scrap yarn!”
With a soft, romantic drape and just the right charm, this pattern is perfect for using leftover yarn while adding a dreamy, cottagecore-inspired piece to your wardrobe. And the best part? There’s a full YouTube tutorial to guide you through every step!
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Needles
US 8 – 5 mm 32”- 80 cm circular needles.
Yarn
Worsted weight
I used: Hobbii Tweed Delight 109 yds / 100 m – 1.76 oz / 50 g – 85% Wool, 10% Acrylic, 5% Rayon / Viscose
Yardage
approx. 109 yds / 100 m
Gauge
17 stitches and 25 rounds = 4″ / 10 cm in Stockinette st
Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch as you will wash and block your bandana. Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the gauge.
Other notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sizing
Bandana measurements: 17″ / 43 cm wide – 12″ / 30.5 cm long
Cord: 10″ / 25 cm each
Vanilla Bandana – PATTERN
Beginning – Garter stitch tab:
CO 8 st.
Rows 1-3: Knit.
Set-up row (WS): K2, PM, k4, PM, k2.
Start pattern repeat:
Row 1 (RS): K2, SM, yo, PM, P1, k2tog, yo, p1, PM, yo, SM, k2. [ 2 sts incr; 10 sts]
Row 2 (WS): K2, SM, p to m, SM, K1, p2, k1, SM, p to m, SM, k2.
Row 3: K2, SM, yo, k to m, SM, P1, yo, ssk, p1, SM, k to m, yo, SM, k2. [ 2 sts incr; 12 sts]
Row 4: K2, SM, p to m, SM, K1, p2, k1, SM, p to m, SM, k2.
Row 5: K2, SM, yo, k to m, SM, P1, k2tog, yo, p1, SM, k to m, yo, SM, k2. [ 2 sts incr; 14 sts]
Rep rows 2-5, always working the following chart row, until you have 72 sts on the needles, ending with row 4 (WS).
Ending – Garter stitch
Row 1 (RS): K2, RM, k to m, RM, k to m, RM, k to m, RM, k2.
Row 2: K to end, CO 43.
Row 3: K to end, CO 43.
Row 4: K to end.
On the foll row, bind off all stitches loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block the accessory to finished measurements.
