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Crochet Daisy Bandana Pattern
By Looplader · Tested row by row · Updated
- Skill
- Easy
- Hook
- 4.5 mm
- Yarn
- DK-weight cotton (CYC 3)
- Time
- Two relaxed sittings
This crochet daisy bandana is a one-piece cotton triangle with five small flat daisies pinned and sewn in a neat line near the top edge. The bandana itself uses half double crochet, while the separate flowers give you a clean way to choose their spacing before you stitch them down.
The triangle grows from the point, so its stitch count is easy to check on every row. Work the base in a color that lets the white petals and yellow centers stand out, then add or remove base rows if you want a different amount of coverage.
Why you’ll love this pattern
- The bandana grows in one piece from the point, with four new half double crochet stitches on each row.
- Five separate six-petal daisies can be moved and pinned before you sew anything permanently.
- The narrow single-crochet ties are adjustable and use the same yarn as the base.
- The flat motifs add color without the bulk of a raised flower cluster.
Instructions
- 1
Choose the base, petal, and center colors. A blue, grass-green, or soft pink base keeps the white petals visible; use one yellow for all five centers. Put five pins aside now, because you will use them to settle the daisy spacing before sewing.
- 2
Base foundation: with the base yarn, ch 3. Row 1: work 2 hdc in the 3rd ch from hook. The first 2 ch count as the first hdc, so Row 1 has 3 hdc. Ch 2, turn.
- 3
Row 2: with the turning ch-2 counting as the first hdc, work 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, then work 3 hdc in the top of the turning ch-2. (7 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
- 4
Row 3: work 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each st across to the final turning ch-2, then work 3 hdc in the top of that ch-2. (11 hdc) Ch 2, turn. The two end clusters are the only increases in this row.
- 5
Rows 4-27: rep Row 3. The count rises by 4 hdc per row: 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87, 91, 95, 99, 103, then 107 hdc after Row 27. Lay the work flat after Row 15 and Row 27; both sloping edges should match. Do not ch 2 after the final row.
- 6
Make a daisy center: with yellow, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the first ch to make a ring. Rnd 1: ch 1, work 12 sc into the ring, then join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc) Pull the starting tail firmly so the center hole closes.
- 7
Make the petals: change to white. Rnd 2: *work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in the next sc, then sl st in the next sc.* Rep from * five more times. You have 6 petals, each separated by a slip stitch. Join to the first sc, fasten off, and leave a 10 in / 25 cm sewing tail.
- 8
Make 4 more daisies the same way, for 5 total. Weave in only the short starting tails now. Leave every long white tail uncut; those tails will sew the flowers to the bandana.
- 9
Arrange the daisies before sewing: lay the triangle right side up with the top edge nearest you. Pin one daisy centered over about the 54th top-edge stitch. Pin the other four about 20 stitches to either side of the center, keeping their centers roughly 2 rows below the top edge. Shift them until their petals sit clear of one another and the outer daisies do not reach the corners.
- 10
Sew the daisies on: thread a white tail through the needle. Starting on the wrong side, take small stitches through the yellow center and the blue base, circling the center twice. Add one small stitch through the base of two opposite petals so the daisy stays flat. Repeat for all five daisies, then weave the tails through the wrong side.
- 11
First tie: join the base yarn at one top corner. Ch 75, then sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in every ch back to the corner. The return row makes a narrow tie that is sturdy enough to knot without stretching.
- 12
Top edge: work 1 sc in every hdc across the 107-stitch top edge. Work 2 sc in the far corner so the edge turns smoothly before the second tie.
- 13
Second tie: ch 75, then sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in every ch back to the corner. Fasten off and weave in the remaining base-yarn tails on the wrong side.
- 14
Finish by following the yarn label's care instructions. For cotton, wet the bandana, press out the water in a towel, and lay it flat with the top edge straight and the point centered. Smooth the daisy petals outward before it dries.
Tips for success
- Count the top edge before you add the ties. It should have 107 hdc after Row 27, which makes the center daisy placement easy to find.
- Pin all five daisies before sewing the first one. Their spacing looks different once the triangle is tied, so move them while the piece is still flat.
- If a daisy cups, make the petal stitches a little looser or go up one hook size for the flower only. The slip stitches between petals should not pull the circle inward.
- For less coverage, stop after Row 23; for more, keep repeating Row 3. Each added row adds 4 hdc across the top edge.
Pattern at a glance
- Time to make
- Two relaxed sittings
- Skill level
- Easy
- Hook
- 4.5 mm
- Yarn weight
- DK-weight cotton (CYC 3)CYC standard
- Yardage
- ~188 yd / 172 m total
- Gauge
- 15 hdc x 12 rows = 4 in / 10 cm
- Finished size
- About 28.5 in / 72 cm across the top edge and 9 in / 23 cm deep at stated gauge, excluding ties
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make the daisy bandana larger?
Repeat Row 3 until the top edge and depth suit you, then make the ties. Every added row increases the top edge by 4 hdc, so keep the center daisy centered and spread the remaining daisies evenly from that point.
Why are my daisy petals curling?
The petal round is too tight when the petals curl toward the center. Loosen the sc and slip stitch between petals, or use a larger hook for the white round, then block the finished daisy flat before sewing it on.
Can I use acrylic instead of cotton?
Yes, but acrylic makes a warmer, springier scarf. Cotton is a good choice when you want a lighter bandana with crisp petals. Whichever yarn you choose, use the hook size that gives you the stated gauge and adjust rows for fit.
Can I crochet fewer than five daisies?
Yes. One centered daisy, or three spaced across the middle, both work. Keep the flowers at least one petal-width away from the corners so the ties and the flower edges do not compete for the same fabric.
