Fosbas Designs XoXo Crochet Bandana Free Pattern

Tired of the standard granny stitch bandana? Switch things up with the beautiful and breathable XoXo Crochet Bandana pattern from Fosbas Designs! This charming accessory uses the classic V-stitch to create a wonderfully lacy, lightweight kerchief that drapes perfectly. It’s an ideal project for intermediate beginners who want to move beyond basic stitches while still enjoying a fast, relaxing make that’s perfect for road trips or a cozy afternoon on the couch.

This pattern works up surprisingly quickly and gives you full control over the sizing. Whether you want a small hair tie or a larger bandana for your neck, you simply continue repeating the main two rows until it reaches your desired length. The addition of the sweet shell stitch border gives it a polished, feminine finish, while the simple chained ties ensure a comfortable fit. Grab a ball of your favorite worsted weight yarn and try this gorgeous V-stitch bandana today!

Supplies for XoXo crochet bandana pattern

Yarn – Style craft Aran, #4 (100% Acrylic, 382 yards per 7.1 oz/200g Ball)

Estimated Total Yardage

70 yards

Hook and other Materials

5.5 mm Crochet Hook

Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Gauge

16 sts over 8 rows = 4’’by 4” made in xhdc before blocking.

Gauge is not crucial to this project

Bandana Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted; please check the gauge.

Skill Level – Intermediate

Stitches

Chain – ch

Half double crochet – hdc

Stitch – st

Slip Stitch – sl st

Double crochet – dc

Special stitches

V stitch – dc, ch 1, dc in indicated stitch

How to crochet a bandana

Chain 4, join to make a circle.

Row 1: Ch 4, (counts as a DC + Ch 1 here and throughout), V st, ch 2, place stitch marker and move it after every row, V st, ch 1, dc, in the circle, turn. 2 V st, 2 dc, 3 ch sp

Row 2: Ch 4, V st in the same stitch, ch 1, V st in next V st, ch 1, (V st, ch 2, V st) in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, V st in next V st, ch 1, V st in last st(3rd ch from ch 4 sp), ch 1, dc in same st, turn, 6 V sts, 2 dc, 7 ch sps.

Skip all v sts from here.

Row 3: Ch 4, V st in first ch sp, ch 1, *V st in next ch 1-sp, ch 1, rep from * one more time, (V st, ch 2, V st) in ch 2 sp, ch 1, rep from * to ** 2 more times, V st, ch 1, dc in last st. 8 V st, 2 dc, 9 ch sps.

Row 4: Ch 4, V st in first ch sp,, ch 1, *V st in next ch 1-sp, ch 1**, rep from * until next stitch marker, (V st, ch 2, V st) in ch 2 sp, ch 1, rep from * to ** until the last st, V st, ch 1, dc in last st. 10 V st, 2 dc, 11 ch sp.

Row 5: Ch 4, V st in first ch sp, ch 1, *V st in next ch 1-sp, ch 1**, rep from * until next stitch maker, (V st, ch 2, V st) in ch 2 sp, ch 1, rep from * to ** until the last st, V st, ch 1, dc in last st. 12 V st, 2 dc, 13 ch sp.

Repeat rows 4-5 until your piece measures 18”

For a smaller version, stop at any point you would love.

Last row: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, *sc in next ch 1 sp, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch sp, rep from * across

Do not fasten off

Chain 39, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Increase or decrease the number of chains for desirable rope for tying.

Crocheting across the edge, sc evenly across to the other edge.

Chain 39, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Fasten off

Sew in all ends.

Fosbas Designs XoXo Crochet Bandana Free Pattern