Crochet Cottagecore Inspired Bandana Free Pattern

Crochet Cottagecore Inspired Bandana Free Pattern

Hi everyone, today I wanted to bring to you the crochet Cottagecore Inspired Bandana free pattern. This easy and fun crochet project is perfect for beginners. It is a very delicate and Boho bandana, and is inspired by the Cottagecore aesthetic. 

The video tutorial for this project can be found here:

Crochet Cottagecore Inspired Bandana Free Pattern: The Inspiration

I absolutely love the new trend which is the Cottagecore aesthetic. But what exactly is Cottagecore, you may wonder? The Macmillan dictionary’s definition of Cottagecore is as follows: “an aesthetic based on an idealized version of a rural lifestyle”. This definition makes sense as I find that long floral dresses and delicate lacy hair accessories are part of this aesthetic that I love so much. I have already crocheted a few hair pieces that can be considered Cottagecore, such as this lacy feminine crochet headband. This beautiful accessory is delicate and is a dream to make up.

The Cottagecore aesthetic is in my view the epitome of femininity. It focuses on the delicate and whimsy, and is so very romantic. I just love this aesthetic and I find it completely suits my crochet designs too. To be honest, I definitely feel there will be many more Cottagecore inspired projects coming to my website.

The Bella Flower Cardigan and this beautiful granny square bandana are also inspired by the movement. So if you enjoy the Cottagecore aesthetic, I definitely recommend that you check them out. Do you love this aesthetic too? Let me know also if you want me to create more Cottagecore designs, and what you would like to see more of.

Crochet Cottagecore Inspired Bandana Free Pattern: A Shell Stitch Design

This bandana is very easy to crochet. It is a simple enough design. Indeed, it is crocheted using the shell stitch as the main pattern. It is a very therapeutic project to crochet. I highly recommend it if you are a beginner at crochet.

In all honesty, find the shell stitch particularly suited to crocheting a bandana. Indeed, the simple pattern repeat is perfect for the creation of a delicate and feminine head piece. However, this is not the only reason I find it perfect for this bandana. Another reason is that the shell stitch becomes even more delicate looking row after row. The design tends to widen as it is crocheted, rather than getting longer. This creates a very lovely bandana I find.

If you enjoy the shell stitch, you may want to check out The Summer Sunset Shawl or The Loretta Shawl. Both these projects use the lovely shell stitch as it’s main design.

The yarn I used for this project is also perfect. I used Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta yarn for this bandana, and I think it elevates the project even more. This yarn is so soft and feminine, it is a dream to work with. I have used it many times, including for my very popular scrunchie pattern.

I love this bandana so much, it really embodies the Cottagecore vibe. Let me know if you like this bandana as much as I do! It also makes for a perfect present for a loved one, and it is very fast to make too.

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Crochet Cottagecore Inspired Bandana: The Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern from my Etsy store here: Crochet Cottagecore Bandana PDF Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern from my Ravelry store here: Crochet Cottagecore Bandana Pattern

Level: Easy/beginner

Gauge

4”x4” (10×10 cm)= 7 rows

Size of finished bandana: 7” (18 cm) high x 17” (43 cm)

Notes

I will be using US terms (British terms in brackets)

You will need

1 skein of Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta yarn in shade White (you will be using approximately 80 yards of the skein)

4 mm crochet hook

Pair of scissors

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

Ch: chain

St: Stitch

Sl st: slip stitch

Sk: Skip

SC: Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet)

DC: Double crochet (UK Treble Crochet)

EOR: End of row

Begin pattern here

To start, make a slip knot. Ch 4, sl st through 1^st stitch to form a ring.

Complete rows as follows:

1: Ch 3 (=DC), 6 DC into center of ring (=7 DC and 1^st shell stitch).

2: Now ch 4, turn your work, SC into 1^st st to form a ring; ch 3, SC into 4^th stitch of shell stitch from previous row, ch 3, SC into last st (which is also the ch 3 from previous row), ch 4 and SC once again in the same stitch to form a ring.

3: Ch 3 (counts as DC), turn your work, place 6 DC into center of chain 4 ring (=7 DC and shell stitch); sk ch 3 from previous row and SC into center SC from previous row. Sk ch 3 from previous row, and go directly into center of ch 4 ring with 7 DC (=shell stitch).

4: Now ch 4, turn your work, SC into first st to form a ring; Ch 3, SC into 4^th st of shell stitch from previous row, ch 3, SC into SC from previous row (skipping 3 stitches from previous row). Now ch 4 and SC into same stitch to form a ring, ch 3 and SC into 4^th stitch of the shell from previous row, ch 3 and SC into last stitch (which is also the beginning ch 3 from previous row); ch 4, SC into this same last stitch to form a ring.

Carry on your rows as follows

5: Ch 3 (=DC), turn your work, place 6 DC into the center of the ch 4 ring from previous row (=7 DC). Sk ch 3 from previous row and SC into center SC from previous row; sk ch 3 from previous row once more and go directly into next ch 4 ring and place 7 DC into this ring (=shell stitch). Now sk ch 3 from previous row and SC into center SC from previous row. Sk ch 3 and place 7 DC into the last ch 4 ring center (=shell stitch).

6: Now ch 4, turn your work, SC into first st to form a ring; ch 3, SC into 4^th stitch of shell stitch from previous row, ch 3, SC into SC from previous row (skipping 3 stitches from previous row). Ch 4, SC into same stitch to form a ring, ch 3 and SC into 4^th stitch of the shell from previous row, ch 3 and SC into SC from previous row (skipping 3 stitches from previous row). Now ch 4 and SC into same stitch to form a ring, ch 3, SC into 4^th st of shell stitch from previous row (skipping 3 st from previous row), ch 3 and SC into last stitch of shell stitch from previous row (which is also the first ch 3 from previous row). Ch 4 and SC into same stitch to form a ring.

Now:

7: Ch 3 (=DC), turn your work, place 6 DC into ring (=7 DC and shell stitch). [Sk ch 3 from previous row and SC into center SC from previous row; sk ch 3 from previous row once more and go directly into next ch 4 ring and place 7 DC into this ring (=shell stitch)] twice. Sk ch 3 from previous row and SC into center SC from previous row. Sk ch 3 and place 7 DC into the last ch 4 ring center (=shell stitch).

8-19: Repeat rows 6 and 7 (alternating them), making sure you add your shells as your bandana grows wider by following this simple pattern explained above.

Do not fasten off.

Create ties on each side of the bandana

Once you have finished your last row, do not fasten off yarn.

Ch 35; sl st into 2^nd ch from hook, and sl st into each ch until EOR. Once you reach the last chain, sl st into the bandana itself, making sure you do not twist the tie when you attach it to the bandana. You can sl st through any stitch on the bandana to secure the tie; make sure this looks neat. Fasten off, tidy up your loose end.

To create your second tie, take your yarn and attach it to the other side of your bandana, symmetrically to the tie you just created.

Once your yarn is attached, ch 35 and sl st through the 2^nd ch from the hook. Sl st through each ch until you reach the end of you chain; once you have reached the end of the chain, fasten this tie to the bandana, making sure you do not twist it.

Fasten off, tidy up your loose end.

Tidy up all your loose ends.