Color Theory: Duo Granny Bandana
Granny squares are still going strong in the fashion scene, and for good reason! These iconic little squares add a touch of whimsy and a splash of color in all the best ways. My newest take on the classic motif is the Duo Granny Bandana - a mini triangle scarf you can wear two different ways! Scroll down for the free pattern, purchase a printer-friendly PDF of the pattern here, or purchase the kit with all the Color Theory yarn you’ll need here.
Not only is this project multi-functional, it also uses only a small amount of each color of yarn, so it would be easy to whip up two or three in the same color scheme but with the colors in different orders and hand out the extras to your besties! They make such a cute gift.
If I wear anything on my head it’s usually a wide-brimmed hat, so my favorite way to wear this accessory is as a mini neck kerchief but I love that it can be worn on the head for those who prefer that style.
I am always amazed at how the same combo of colors can look so different depending on the way you lay them out, and this is very apparent with this project. Different colors will pop and appear dominant depending on how you arrange them, and it makes for such a cute collection of bandanas that all match but have their own personality.
This is an easy level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, working into chain spaces, and working both flat and in the round.
MATERIALS
1 skein each Lion Brand Color Theory in Dijon (619-170AE), Himalayan Salt (619-184X), Peacock (619-148AD), Tourmaline (619-178S), and Canyon (619-132AG)
(worsted weight 4; 246yds/225m per skein)
Size US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
1 granny square motif = 4”/10cm
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
A) Width: 17”/43cm
B) Depth to point: 9”/23cm
C) Straps: 18”/46cm
ABBREVIATIONS
*All Two of Wands patterns are written in standard US terms.
CC – contrast color
Ch – chain
Ch-sp – chain space
Dc – double crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
MC – main color
Rep – repeat
Rnd(s) – round(s)
RS – right side
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
Tch – turning chain
WS – wrong side
Notes: Bandanas are made up of three squares and three triangles worked individually and seamed together. Edging and ties are worked after construction. Squares are worked in joined, turned rounds and triangles are worked in turned rows. To change colors in squares, work the final slip stitch of the previous round with the new color. To change colors in triangles, work the final yarn over of the last dc in the previous row with the new color. Assign each color A, B, C, D, and E and follow chart or instructions as written. Change the order of the colors for a different look.
Squares (make 3):
With Color A, begin with a magic ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the ring, ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), dc 2, (ch 2, dc 3) 3 times, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (1 3-dc cluster per side, 4 3-dc clusters total)
Change to color B.
Rnd 2 (WS): Turn, sl st in corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc 2 in corner ch-2 sp, *ch 1, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * two more times, ch 1, dc 3 in last corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (2 3-dc clusters per side, 8 3-dc clusters total)
Change to color C.
Rnd 3: Turn, sl st in corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc 2 in corner ch-2 sp, *ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * two more times, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc 3 in last corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (3 3-dc clusters per side, 12 3-dc clusters total)
Change to color D.
Rnd 4: Turn, sl st in corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc 2 in corner ch-2 sp, *ch 1, (dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in corner ch-2 sp, rep from * two more times, ch 1, (dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to last corner ch-2 sp, dc 3 in corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (4 3-dc clusters per side, 16 3-dc clusters total)
Change to color E.
Rnd 5: Turn, sl st in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc 2 in corner ch-2 sp, *sc in each st and ch sp to next corner ch-2 sp, sc 4 in corner ch-2 sp, rep from * two more times, sc in each st and ch sp to last corner ch-2 sp, sc 2 in corner ch-2 sp, sl st to top of 1st sc to join. (19 sc per side; 76 sc total)
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.
Triangles (make 3):
With Color A, begin with a magic ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Working into the ring, ch 4 (counts as a dc + ch-1 sp here and throughout), dc 3, ch 2, dc 3, ch 1, dc 1, turn. (2 3-dc clusters + 2 ch-1 sp + 2 dc + 1 ch-2 sp)
Change to color B.
Rnd 2 (WS): Turn, ch 4, dc 3 in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in center ch-2 sp, ch 1, dc 3 in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch. (4 3-dc clusters + 4 ch-1 sp + 2 dc + 1 ch-2 sp)
Change to color C.
Rnd 3: Turn, ch 4, (dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) two times, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in center ch-2 sp, (ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1 sp) two times, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch. (6 3-dc clusters + 6 ch-1 sp + 2 dc + 1 ch-2 sp)
Change to color D.
Rnd 4: Turn, ch 4, (dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) three times, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in center ch-2 sp, (ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of tch. (8 3-dc clusters + 8 ch-1 sp + 2 dc + 1 ch-2 sp)
Change to color E.
Rnd 5: Turn, ch 1 and starting in 1st dc, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp to center ch-2 sp, sc 4 in center ch-2 sp, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp to end of row, with last sc going in 3rd ch of tch. (38 sc)
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.
Construction:
Block all squares and triangles to relax the stitches and ensure they are a uniform shape. With RS facing up, arrange pieces according to diagram and seam together with a whip stitch or seaming technique of choice using color E.
Edging:
With RS facing up, join color E at top left corner of bandana. Ch 1 and sc in each st to last st along this side edge before bottom point, sc 2 in each of next 2 sts (these are the 2 sts on either side of the bottom point), sc in each st along next side edge.
Fasten off.
Ties and top edging:
With WS facing, ch 68, then sc evenly across top edge of bandana, then ch 69. Turn, and starting in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across ch, sc in each st along top edge of bandana, hdc across next ch.
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.
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