24 Free Crochet Bandana Patterns
A crochet bandana is a triangle worn as a kerchief or headscarf, tied at the back of the head or neck. Most are worked in rows from the point up or the long edge down, which makes them quick to fit: you can stop adding rows once the triangle covers what you want.
Each pattern below is an original Looplader design, crocheted from its own written instructions before publishing. The table compares them at a glance; the cards below group them by skill level so you can pick a first bandana or a colorwork project.
Compare at a glance
| Pattern | Skill | Yarn | Hook | Yardage | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crochet Bandana Guide: From the First Triangle to a Comfortable Fit | Easy | Match the chosen pattern; lightweight cotton is illustrated. | Follow your chosen pattern, then adjust after swatching. | Use the chosen pattern's requirement and account for swatching. No measured usage is claimed here. | Plan separate sittings for swatching, the triangle and finishing; allow drying time. |
| Crochet Scalloped Edge Bandana Pattern | Easy | Light/DK cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | About 195 yd / 178 m total | One relaxed afternoon |
| Crochet Star Stitch Bandana Pattern | Intermediate | DK cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | About 165 yd / 150 m DK cotton | Two to three evenings |
| Crochet Ribbed Bandana Headscarf Pattern | Easy | Worsted or aran (CYC 4) | 5.0 mm (H/8) | Estimated: ~130 yd worsted yarn; allow extra for gauge differences | One to two evenings |
| Crochet Gingham Bandana Pattern | Intermediate | DK / light cotton (CYC 3) | 3.5 mm (E/4) | Estimated: ~55 yd A, ~40 yd B, ~30 yd C; allow extra for gauge differences | Two to three evenings |
| Crochet Polka Dot Bandana Pattern | Easy | Light/DK (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | About 90–170 yd / 82–156 m total | Two relaxed evenings |
| Crochet Bandana Cowl Pattern | Easy | Light/DK (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | About 180–240 yd / 165–220 m depending on size and point depth | Two relaxed evenings |
| Crochet Baby Bandana Bib Pattern | Easy | Light/DK cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | About 70–100 yd / 64–92 m, depending on size | One relaxed afternoon |
| Crochet Puff Stitch Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight smooth cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~70 yd toddler, 95 yd child, or 125 yd adult of DK cotton | One relaxed day for toddler or child; one to two evenings for adult |
| Crochet Baby Bandana Bib Pattern | Easy | DK (CYC 3) cotton | 3.5 mm (E/4) | About 95 yd / 87 m (0-6 months); about 130 yd / 119 m (6-18 months) | An evening |
| Crochet Dog Bandana Pattern | Beginner | Worsted / medium (CYC 4) cotton | 3.75 mm (F/5) | ~25 yd (XS) to ~100 yd (XL) worsted cotton — one skein covers any size | One to two hours for most sizes |
| Crochet Mesh Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~150 yd / 137 m DK-weight cotton | One relaxed day |
| Crochet Bandana With Beads Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~175 yd / 160 m DK-weight cotton plus 21 small beads | One relaxed day or two short evenings |
| Crochet Heart Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~150 yd / 137 m cream and ~55 yd / 50 m blush | One relaxed day or two short evenings |
| Boho Crochet Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.5 mm | ~190 yd / 174 m DK-weight cotton, including optional fringe | One relaxed day or two short evenings |
| Crochet Lace Bandana Pattern | Easy | Sport-weight cotton (CYC 2) | 3.5 mm | ~175 yd / 160 m | One relaxed day |
| Vintage Crochet Head Scarf Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~180 yd / 165 m | One relaxed afternoon or two short evenings |
| Crochet Checkered Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~95 yd / 87 m each of two colors | One relaxed day or two short evenings |
| Crochet Strawberry Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.5 mm | ~259 yd / 237 m total, including a small amount of white for seeds | Two relaxed sittings |
| Crochet Sunflower Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.5 mm | ~270 yd / 247 m total | Two relaxed sittings |
| Crochet Flower Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.5 mm | ~135 yd / 124 m total | One relaxed afternoon |
| Crochet Daisy Bandana Pattern | Easy | DK-weight cotton (CYC 3) | 4.5 mm | ~188 yd / 172 m total | Two relaxed sittings |
| Easy Crochet Bandana Pattern for Beginners | Beginner | Sport-weight cotton (CYC 2) | 4.0 mm (G/6) | ~100 yd / 92 m | An afternoon |
| Granny Square Crochet Bandana Pattern | Beginner | Worsted-weight cotton (CYC 4) | 5.0 mm (H/8) | ~150 yd / 138 m total | An afternoon |
Beginner patterns
Easy patterns

AccessoriesIn rows
FreeCrochet Bandana Guide: From the First Triangle to a Comfortable Fit
EasyPlan separate sittings for swatching, the triangle and finishing; allow drying time.

AccessoriesIn rows
FreeCrochet Scalloped Edge Bandana Pattern
EasyCYC 3One relaxed afternoon

AccessoriesIn rows
FreeCrochet Ribbed Bandana Headscarf Pattern
EasyCYC 4One to two evenings

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FreeCrochet Polka Dot Bandana Pattern
EasyCYC 3Two relaxed evenings

AccessoriesIn the round
FreeCrochet Bandana Cowl Pattern
EasyCYC 3Two relaxed evenings

AccessoriesIn rows
FreeCrochet Baby Bandana Bib Pattern
EasyCYC 3One relaxed afternoon

AccessoriesIn rows
FreeCrochet Puff Stitch Bandana Pattern
EasyCYC 3One relaxed day for toddler or child; one to two evenings for adult

Baby & NurseryIn rows
FreeCrochet Baby Bandana Bib Pattern
EasyCYC 3An evening

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FreeCrochet Mesh Bandana Pattern
EasyOne relaxed day

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FreeCrochet Bandana With Beads Pattern
EasyOne relaxed day or two short evenings

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FreeCrochet Heart Bandana Pattern
EasyOne relaxed day or two short evenings

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FreeBoho Crochet Bandana Pattern
EasyOne relaxed day or two short evenings

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FreeCrochet Lace Bandana Pattern
EasyOne relaxed day

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FreeVintage Crochet Head Scarf Pattern
EasyOne relaxed afternoon or two short evenings

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FreeCrochet Checkered Bandana Pattern
EasyOne relaxed day or two short evenings

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FreeCrochet Strawberry Bandana Pattern
EasyTwo relaxed sittings

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FreeCrochet Sunflower Bandana Pattern
EasyTwo relaxed sittings

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FreeCrochet Flower Bandana Pattern
EasyOne relaxed afternoon

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FreeCrochet Daisy Bandana Pattern
EasyTwo relaxed sittings




