How to Crochet a Granny Square Bandana Free Pattern & Video Tutorial

 

If you’ve been following along with the Elements CAL, you’re going to love today’s pattern — the Elements Granny Square Bandana. It’s the perfect companion piece to the rest of the Elements collection, which includes the matching beanie, gloves, and cowl. Each design features the same cosy stitch style and colour play, so you can mix and match them to create your own beautiful handmade set.

This post will show you how to crochet a granny square bandana step by step. It’s a simple and beautiful make that’s perfect for using up small amounts of yarn, and it’s ideal for both confident beginners and more experienced crocheters looking for a relaxing project.

PDF Pattern and eBook Options

If you prefer an ad-free printable version, the PDF pattern is available in my online stores. You’ll also find the full Elements Collection eBook, which includes all four matching patterns — the Granny Square Bandana, Beanie, Scarf, and Cowl — together in one handy download for less than the price of buying them individually. Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions, assembly diagrams and a video tutorial to help you every step of the way.

Why You'll Love this Bandana

This bandana is quick and easy to make, perfect for a cosy weekend project or a last-minute gift. I’ve always loved anything with granny squares—they’re fun, colourful, and perfect for stashbusting.

The Elements Granny Square Bandana is super versatile too. Wear it around your neck for a pop of colour with your winter outfits, tie it around your head for a playful cottagecore look, or even use it as a cute accessory for layering with scarves and coats. It’s a simple project that adds a lot of style and personality to your wardrobe, and it’s a great way to use up leftover yarns in your favourite shades.

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About the Yarn

The bandana is made using Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl DK, a beautiful yarn that blends wool and acrylic with beautiful colour transitions. It pairs perfectly with Stylecraft Bellissima DK or King Cole Cherished DK — both smooth, 100% acrylic yarns with lovely stitch definition and a subtle sheen.

You can find the yarns we used here:

• Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl DK 
• Stylecraft Bellissima DK
• King Cole Cherished DK

Shopping List

You’ll only need a few materials to make this pretty accessory:

• DK yarn in 2 or more colours

• 4.00 mm crochet hook

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

The pattern includes sizes for both adults and children, and you’ll only need one ball of each colour for any size when using the recommended yarn.

Size Chart

Granny Square Bandana Video Tutorial

I’ve also created a full video tutorial to walk you through every part of this project — from the granny squares and triangles to joining, ties, and finishing. If you’re a visual learner or just want to crochet along with me, this video will make it super easy to follow along.

Crochet along at your own speed by toggling the cog item and watch, rewind and pause as necessary.

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Elements Granny Square Bandana

Hook: 4.00 mm

Yarn: No more than 1 ball of each colour is used for all sizes.

Other Items: Yarn needle, Scissors

Abbreviations US Terms (UK Terms)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)

dc – double crochet (treble crochet)

ch – chain

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

mc – main colour

cc – contrast colour

Sizes: Child [adult]

Gauge: Gauge varies by size see chart

Pattern Notes

• Read the pattern all the way through before starting.
• A video tutorial is provided to guide you through each step, please refer to this if you are unsure of anything.
• Alternate between MC and CC for each round of granny squares.
• Chain 3 at start of round counts as dc throughout, you may use chainless stitches if you prefer.
• Tips for working over tails and carrying yarn as you go are included in the video tutorial.

Granny Square (make 6)

Size child, start with mc and size adult start with cc.

Ch4 and join to form ring.

Round 1 Ch3, 2dc into ring, [ch2, 3dc into ring] 3 times, ch2, join with sl st to top ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, changing colour by finishing last sl st with new colour, sl st in corner sp.

Carry old yarn up to next row height, in the ch3 at start of next row, as follows ch1, lay old yarn over hook, ch2. See video.

Round 2 [Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, in next and every sp [3dc, ch2, 3dc], join with sl st to top ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, changing colour by finishing last sl st with new colour, sl st in corner sp.

Round 3 [Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, 3dc in each sp across sides, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, changing colour by finishing last sl st with new colour, sl st in corner sp.

Repeat round 3 required number of times, 0 [1].

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

We recommend tension blocking squares before joining, or blocking the finished bandana.

Joining Squares

Sew squares together in rows along one direction first and then across the other direction. We used mattress stitch to join our squares, but you may use your preferred method. 

Finishing & Ties

With point of triangle closest to you and long edge farthest, join mc to right triangle corner and ch 41 [51].

• Working in back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

• Sc in ch2 sp at triangle corner and in each st across ending with sc in ch2 sp.

• Ch 41 [51], working in back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across ending with sc in ch2 sp.

• Continue around bandana with sc in each st (ch sps from granny square corners count as 1) across sides and [sc, ch1, sc] in corner sp, ending with sc in last ch2 sp, join to 1st tie with sl st.

• Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can find the matching accessories here...

I hope you enjoyed this third instalment of the Elements CAL.  Make sure to stop by next week for the last pattern in the series.

Happy hooking!

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