The Enchantment:
Garden Square Bandana
A FLORAL GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET BANDANA.
A whimsical bandana made from floral granny squares.
The Enchantment is a sweet, versatile piece perfect for adding a touch of magic to your everyday style.
The Brewprint
Materials + Tools
The chosen fibers:
Category 4 -Worsted Weight, Acrylic, Cotton, or Cotton Acrylic Mix
3 different colors - A, B, C 80-120 yds total
The Wand: 5.0 mm Crochet Hook
Tools of the Craft: Scissors, Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle
Practitioner’s Rank:
The Binding Measure (Gauge)
4 dc worked in the round = 1 inch
Guage is not critical for this project, but difference in tension may affect the finished yarn usage.
Before You Cast the Spell
The Garden Bandana is constructed from 3 flower granny squares and 3 solid granny triangles, joined to create the triangle body, then finished with 2 ties
Final Form Measurements
Triangle
Width(across the top edge): 19 inches
Depth(Center to bottom Point): 10 inches
Tie length
Each tie: 22 inches
The Secret Language
US Crochet Terminology
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
TR = Triple Crochet
DTR = Double Triple Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
ST(S) = Stitch(es)
MR = Magic Ring
SPS = Spaces
YO = Yarn Over
ESC = Extended Single Crochet: Insert hook into ST and pull up a loop. YO, pull through 1 loop. YO, pull through both loops on hook.
EDC = Extended Double Crochet: YO, insert hook into ST and pull up a loop. YO, pull through 1 loop. (YO, pull through 2 loops) twice.
ETR = Extended Treble Crochet: YO twice, insert hook into ST and pull up a loop. YO, pull through 1 loop. (YO, pull through 2 loops) 3 times.
Pieces
3 Flower Granny Squares
size: 4 in x 4 in
worked in rounds
beginning chains do not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated
3 Solid Granny Triangles
Size: Approx. 6 in across the top x 3 in from top edge to point
Worked in rounds
beginning chains do not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated
2 Ties
Setting the Spell
Lightly wet-block the finished bandana into shape. Allow to dry completely before wearing
Personal Magic
You can customize the band by:
✦ Add Beads
✦ Add Picot Edging
✦ Add a contrasting Trim
✦ Add charms / appliques
✦Making ties longer / shorter
Preserving the Enchantment
Hand wash, air dry
The Sacred Rules
This Pattern was designed by Tales of Stitchcraft.
Tag @TalesOfStitchcraft if you share your final piece
Styling Ideas found at @HookedOnLinds
From the Witch's Desk
This Pattern is for personal use only.
Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities with designer credit.
Please do not redistribute, reproduce, or sell the written pattern.
The Ritual
Flower Granny Square (Make 3)
The Flower Center: Using Color A –
Start with a MR.
Round 1: CH 3, 10 DC into the MR. Join with SL ST in 1st DC. (10 STS)
Cut the yarn. Be sure to leave a tail long enough to weave in later.
The Petals: Using Color B -
Join B into the SL ST
Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC into the same stitch, 2 HDC in each DC of the previous Round. Join with SL STC in 1st HDC. (20 STS)
Round 3: CH 3, *(DC, TR) in same ST, (TR, DTR, TR) in next ST, (TR, DC) in next ST, SL ST in next ST; Rep from * 4 more times. Join w/ Sl ST. (35 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends as needed.
The Boarder: Using Color C
Join C into DTR
Round 4: CH1, SC in the same ST.
ESC in next TR, HDC in next TR, DC in next DC, ETR in SL ST, DC in next DC, HDC in next TR, ESC in next TR.
*SC in next DTR, ESC in next TR, HDC in next TR, DC in next DC, ETR in SL ST, DC in next DC, HDC in next TR, ESC in next TR*
Repeat from * to * 4 more times. Join with SL ST in 1st SC. (40 STS)
Round 5: CH 3, (3 EDC, CH 1, 3 EDC) in the same ST *DC in each of the next 2 STS, HDC in each of the next 2 STS, SC in the next ST, HDC in each of the next 2 STS, DC in each of the next 2 STS. (3 EDC, CH 1, 3 EDC) in the same ST.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with SL ST in the first EDC. (60 STS, 4 CH-1 SPS)
Fasten off and weave in ends as needed.
Solid Granny Triangle
Using Color C
Start with a MR.
Beginning CH 3 does not count as a stitch throughout.
Turn after each Row.
Row 1: CH 3, 5 DC into the MR, CH 2, 5 DC into the MR. (10 STS)
Row 2: CH 3, 3 DC in first ST, DC in each of the next 4 STS, (2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in the CH-2 SP, DC in each of the 4 STS, 3 DC in last ST. (18 STS)
Row 3: CH 3, 3 DC in first ST, DC in each of the next 8 STS, (2 DC, Ch 2, 2 DC) in the CH-2 SP, DC in each of the 8 STS, 3 DC in last ST. (26 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends as needed.
The Joining:
Assembling the Triangle Base of the Bandana
Arrange the completed pieces as shown in the assembly photo. Using color C, SC the adjoining edges of the pieces together, working through both layers.
Fasten off and weave in ends as needed.
The Final Charm
The Ties - Using Color C
Join yarn to outer corner of bandana.
CH to your desired length.
Turn.
SC in 2nd CH from hook and each of the CH across.
Fasten off and weave in ends as needed.
Repeat on the opposite outer corner of for the second tie.