Get the look without the heat - the Pinstripe Bandana Scarf is made with cool cotton bamboo yarn and sized just right for wearing with every outfit. Add a little extra coverage, ward off a little chill, or just make your outfit pop with this fast and easy free crochet scarf pattern!
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Pick Your Size!
Of course, this pattern can be made as a full-size shawl too! It's infinitely adaptable, and just a matter of starting with a chain that's the width you want for the shawl. The stitch multiple is listed in the pattern below, or you can use the long chain method to create your own custom Pinstripe Bandana Shawl with this pattern!
Pinstripe Bandana Scarf
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US - J, 6.0mm hook - Furls Crochet
175 yds Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (DK/yarn symbol “3”/UK: 8 ply; 245 yds/224 m; 3.53 oz)
Color A - Magnolia (1 ball, or 130 yds)
Color B - Hibiscus (1 ball, or 45 yds)
Stitch Markers - Clover
Button (optional) - Favorite Findings Buttons, Meadow Flowers
Gauge: 12 sts x 7 rows = 4"/10 cm in main st pattern
Finished Size: see schematic below
Stitch pattern: multiple of 4 +1
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Schematic
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: With Color A, ch 85, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 chs; repeat from * across; turn. (63 dc - skipped 3 chs count as 1st dc of row)
Row 2: Skip 1st st, sl st in next 2 sts, ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc in next ch sp, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch sp, dc in next st; repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, turn (remaining sts left unworked). (60 dc)
Row 3: Repeat Row 2, remove hook from active loop and place stitch marker in loop to secure. (57 dc)
Row 4: With Color B, join with sc in 3rd st of previous row, sc in each ch sp and st across until 2 sts remain; break yarn, do not turn. (71 sc)
Row 5: Insert hook in active loop of Color A (remove st marker), skip 1st st of Row 3, sl st in next st of Row 3, sl st in 1st st of Row 4, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across Row 4, turn. (54 dc)
Row 6 and 7: Repeat Row 2. (48 dc in Row 7)
Row 8: Repeat Row 3. (45 dc)
Row 9: Repeat Row 4. (55 sc)
Row 10: Repeat Row 5. (42 dc)
Row 11 - 23: Repeat Row 2. (3 dc in Row 23)
Border Round 1: (Continue with Color A) Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, *ch 3, sl st in first/last st of previous row;** repeat from * to Row 1, skipping Rows 4 and 9 (Color B Rows), ch 2, 3 sc in 1st foundation ch (bottom of 1st st of Row 1), sc in each st across foundation ch to last st, 3 sc in last foundation ch, ch 2, sl st in top of same st; repeat from * to ** ending with a sc in the same st as 1st sc, sc again in same st, join to 1st sc.
Border Round 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next st, then sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each ch sp; join and break yarn.
Border Round 3: With Color B, join with sc to any st, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the dc st; join and break yarn.
Assembly: Add button to one top corner and a Color B chain loop (long enough to get around your chosen button) to the opposite corner if desired.
And that's it! It's a very quick project to crochet, and provides just the right bit of color and style right where you want it most! I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern on Moogly!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern!
Ms Belinda Janet Osborne says
Greetings, The Pinstripe Bandana Scarf is pretty! I like rectangle scarfs. How would Ii make a long retangle scarf with the stitch pattern? Thank You!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Ms Osborne! 🙂 I used the same stitch pattern (but worked in even rows) for the green (Color B) sections of this shawl, so you can see how the edges are worked at https://www.mooglyblog.com/garden-lace-shawl/
Ms Belinda Janet Osborne says
Garden Lace Shawl
Greetings Ms Tarmara Kelly, Thank You! The Garden Lace Shawl is Beautiful! I surely would lie to create one! I am most appreciative. Al the best to you, Sincerely, Ms. Belinda Janet Osborne
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Belinda! I hope you enjoy making it! 🙂
Bella Jack says
I like the rectangular design of scarf and want to make same as I saw in the picture but I have no Idea how to start so please guide me.
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Bella! You can see this stitch pattern worked in even rows in the Color B sections of this pattern: https://www.mooglyblog.com/garden-lace-shawl/ 🙂
Sherry says
This pattern is completely confusing to me. At end of first row it says "(63 dc - skipped 3 chs count as 1st dc of row)" what skipped 3 chs? 1st dc of what row? Why does it say this here? AS for the rest of it with stitch markers in active loops, do not turns, etc., I just find it impossible. Could you make a video demonstrating how this is done? It seems like such a complicated way to make something so seemingly simple in appearance.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sherry!
I'm sorry you're having trouble with the pattern!
In Row 1 you start with a dc in the 4th ch from the hook, skipping the 3 chains closest to the hook. Those skipped 3 chains count as a double crochet, which I noted there in the stitch count (in the parentheses at the end) so that those who weren't familiar with that standard would know to count those skipped chains when checking their work.
Working with 2 active loops like this is a lesser known way to make color changes in patterns, but it is one of my favorites for the unique effects you can get, and because it means you don't have to break the yarn! But for this pattern, you can just break the yarn and rejoin it later if you prefer, it just means 8 more ends to weave in later.
Katy M says
I love this scarf!! Deceptively simple and that contrasting stripe elevates it to uber chic!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Katy! I really appreciate it!
Connie says
Is the finished measurement 30 x 20? Is it the size of a shawlette. My back is always cold in air conditioned room s so I would us it mostly to cover my back. Should I make it wider? Would you please give on how many chains to start to achieve different sizes. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Connie
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Connie! This particular pattern is a scarf with a shawl shape - not big enough to wear as a shawl. The number of chains will depend on your gauge and the size of shawl you want. I would recommend chaining any multiple of 4 until you have the width you want, and then add one more chain to begin. 🙂
Nicolette dean says
I love this pattern! I had to go slow at first and get the hang of the row patterns, thereafter I was off ! What a great shawlette or Neck scarf for a quick and easy gift or for yourself. I have a friend's upcoming birthday and I worked this up in two evenings. Easy Peasy! Thank you = )
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Nicolette!
Nicolette Dean says
Thank you for all that you do. I love your blog !
Tamara Kelly says
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