Happy Free Pattern Friday!
I’m so excited to be bringing you this FREE crochet pattern for the Happy Camper Bandana!
Cute story about why I chose this name: I was camping this past summer and the site attendant stopped by to say hello. I was wearing one of my hair bandanas and as soon as the attendant saw it, she lit up! She said she thought it was so cute, and looked just like the ones her and her friends used to wear in the 70s! How cool is that?!
These babies work up soo quick, and they’re a super versatile accessory that you can dress up or down– it’s perfect for 2nd or 3rd day hair that you don’t want to deal with :p
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HOW TO STYLE:
In the spring, I like to style these with skirts and dresses.
Come fall they also look great with a flannel or overalls!
PATTERN
Materials:
Weight 4 acrylic yarn (I’m using Big Twist by JoAnn’s)
Scissors
Size H/5mm crochet hook
Darning needle
Stitches:
Magic circle (MC)
Chain (Ch)
Double crochet (Dc)
Chain space (ch-sp)
Sc2tog (single crochet 2 together/single crochet decrease)
PATTERN:
Row 1: Make an MC. Ch3. Dc3 into the MC. Ch2. Dc4. Ch3. Turn. (8dc)
Row 2: Dc1. Ch1 + sk1 st, Dc. Ch1. Dc2 into the ch-sp. Ch2.
Dc2 into the ch-sp.
Ch1, skip 1ch. Dc1. Ch1, skip 1ch. Dc2 in the last st.
Ch3. Turn.
Row 3: Dc8.
In the ch-sp, dc2, ch2, dc2.
Dc until you reach the last st.
Dc2 in the last st.
Row 4: Dc2. Ch1, skip 1st. *Dc1. Ch1, skip 1st.* Repeat 3x.
Dc2. Ch2. Dc2.
Repeat ch1, skip 1ch, Dc1 until you reach the last st.
Dc2. Ch3, turn. (16dc)
Row 5: Dc14.
Dc2, ch2, dc2.
Dc12. Dc2 in the last st.
Ch3. Turn. (32dc)
Row 6: Repeat *-* 8x.
Dc2, ch2, dc2.
Ch1, skip a st. Repeat *-* until you reach the last st. Dc2.
Ch3. Turn.
Row 7: Dc20.
Dc2, ch2, dc2.
Dc18. Dc2 in the last stitch.
Ch3. Turn. (40dc)
Row 8: Repeat *-* 11x.
Dc2, ch2, dc2. Ch1.
Repeat until you reach the last st.
Dc2. Ch3, turn.
Row 9: Dc26.
Dc2, ch2, dc2.
Dc24. Dc2 in the last st. Ch3. Turn. (52dc)
Row 10: Repeat *-* 14x.
Dc2, ch2, dc2. Ch1.
Repeat *-* until you reach the last st. Dc2 in the last st.
Row 11: Dc32.
Dc 2, ch2, dc2.
Dc32. Dc2 in the last st. Ch3. Turn. (64dc)
Row 12: Repeat *-* 17x.
Dc2, ch2, Dc2. Ch1.
Repeat *-* until you reach the last st.
Dc2 in the last st.
Row 13: Dc in each st until you reach the ch-sp.
Dc2, ch2, dc2.
Dc in each st until you reach the last st. Dc2. (80dc)
DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
STRAPS
Continuing from the last row, ch51.
Slst (or sc) in each st. When you reach the last st of the last row, sc2 around it.
Continue working across, making 2sc around the last stitch in each row.
When you reach the center, sc2tog and continue working 2sc around each st.
When you reach the last st, continue by making a ch51.
Slst in each st along the ch.
When you reach the base of your project, slst in the same space you placed the sc’s. Fasten off.
Sew in your ends, and your project is complete!!
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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2 comments
I made this out of size 3 crochet thread and a 3.5 millimeter hook and it came out sooo cute! Also added a little picot edge in a different color. The video tutorial was super helpful!
I absolutely love the Happy Camper Bandana! The pattern is so easy to follow and the video is a great visual guide. The pattern is beautiful and is a great accent to any kind of hair!