Crochet Scalloped Lace Triangle Bandana – Free Pattern

This original crochet scalloped lace triangle bandana answers the crochet lace bandana search with a complete construction rather than a decorative idea alone. The written instructions use US crochet terms and explicitly name shaping, assembly and fit checks. Gauge and measurements are planning targets; make a washed swatch before committing to a size.

A shallow triangle grows from a four-stitch tip to a broad 64-position top edge. Odd decorative rows use solid V-stitch units separated by skipped stitches; even rows form small eyelets. One continuous lower scallop run follows both sloping edges, and two broad six-stitch corner ties are sewn to the upper corners.

Pattern Details

• Hook Size: 4 mm, adjusted to gauge
• Finished Size: Approximately 16 inches across the top, 7 inches from top edge to tip, with two 13-inch ties
• Gauge: Target 16 counted positions and 18 rows = 4 inches after washing
• Estimated Time: 4-6 hours
• Construction: Top-widening openwork triangle, continuous scalloped lower edging and two flat corner ties
• Skill level: Intermediate

Why You’ll Love This Project

The project has a practical use and a recognizable silhouette. Each component has its own checkpoint so you can compare the count and size before joining. The stitch choices and finishing are intended to give the object a distinctive handmade texture without relying on another pattern or image.

Materials

• Approximately 230 yards smooth cotton DK yarn in muted teal
• 4 mm hook, two locking markers, yarn needle, scissors and measuring tape

Gauge, Measurements, and Planning

The top of Row 31 has 64 counted positions; at 16 positions per 4 inches this is about 16 inches before edging. Thirty-one rows at 18 rows per 4 inches are about 6.9 inches deep. Chain openings and V-stitches may block wider than single crochet, so swatch the full alternating repeat rather than plain sc alone. Check the bandana on an adult head before sewing the ties.

Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round
• BLO: back loop only
• inc: two stitches in one stitch
• sc2tog: single-crochet two stitches together
• hdc2tog: half-double-crochet two stitches together

Special stitch guidance: One V unit is (dc, ch 1, dc) into the next old stitch, then skip the following two old stitches: three old positions become three new positions. One eyelet unit is sc in the next old stitch, ch 1, skip the following old stitch: two old positions become two new positions. On the next row work into each dc, sc and individual chain position once. At each row edge, 2 sc in the first and last old stitches add two positions total.

Important Notes

• Development note: the written stitch arithmetic has been checked computationally, but this design has not been physically sample-tested. Gauge, yardage, fit and dimensions are planning targets. Make a swatch and a trial fit or assembly before gifting.
• Turning chains and joining slip stitches are not counted unless a step explicitly says otherwise. Mark the first counted stitch of each round or the first and last stitches of a flat row.
• Use the washed gauge to check dimensions at each named checkpoint. If the count is right but the measurement is wrong, change hook or yarn and reswatch rather than adding unplanned stitches.
• Keep all yarn tails on the wrong side and weave them through three different stitch paths before trimming. Do not use glue for structural joints.

Complete Instructions for Crochet Scalloped Lace Triangle Bandana

Grow the Alternating Lace Triangle

1. Ch 5. Row 1: sc in second chain and each remaining chain, ch 1 and turn. (4 sts)
2. Row 2: 2 sc in first old stitch, sc in next two old stitches, 2 sc in last old stitch; ch 1 and turn. (6 sts)
3. Row 3: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 4 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 1 times, then sc in the remaining 1 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (8 sts)
4. Row 4: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 6 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 3 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (10 sts)
5. Row 5: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 8 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 2 times, then sc in the remaining 2 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (12 sts)
6. Row 6: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 10 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 5 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (14 sts)
7. Row 7: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 12 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 4 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (16 sts)
8. Row 8: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 14 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 7 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (18 sts)
9. Row 9: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 16 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 5 times, then sc in the remaining 1 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (20 sts)
10. Row 10: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 18 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 9 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (22 sts)
11. Row 11: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 20 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 6 times, then sc in the remaining 2 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (24 sts)
12. Row 12: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 22 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 11 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (26 sts)
13. Row 13: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 24 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 8 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (28 sts)
14. Row 14: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 26 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 13 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (30 sts)
15. Row 15: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 28 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 9 times, then sc in the remaining 1 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (32 sts)
16. Row 16: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 30 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 15 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (34 sts)
17. Row 17: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 32 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 10 times, then sc in the remaining 2 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (36 sts)
18. Row 18: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 34 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 17 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (38 sts)
19. Row 19: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 36 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 12 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (40 sts)
20. Row 20: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 38 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 19 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (42 sts)
21. Row 21: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 40 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 13 times, then sc in the remaining 1 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (44 sts)
22. Row 22: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 42 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 21 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (46 sts)
23. Row 23: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 44 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 14 times, then sc in the remaining 2 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (48 sts)
24. Row 24: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 46 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 23 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sts)
25. Row 25: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 48 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 16 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (52 sts)
26. Row 26: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 50 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 25 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sts)
27. Row 27: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 52 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 17 times, then sc in the remaining 1 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (56 sts)
28. Row 28: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 54 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 27 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (58 sts)
29. Row 29: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 56 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 18 times, then sc in the remaining 2 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (60 sts)
30. Row 30: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 58 interior positions repeat [sc in next old position, ch 1, skip next old position] 29 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Work once into each chain position as it arises. Ch 1 and turn. (62 sts)
31. Row 31: 2 sc in first old stitch; across the next 60 interior positions repeat [(dc, ch 1, dc) in next old stitch, skip next two old stitches] 20 times, then sc in the remaining 0 old stitch(es); 2 sc in last old stitch. Ch 1 and turn except after Row 31. (64 sts)

Scallop Both Lower Sloping Edges

1. With the right side facing, join teal at the left top corner. Work downward into the 30 exposed left row ends: repeat [sc in each of the next two row ends, 3 hdc in the next row end] ten times. The three-hdc cluster forms a soft scallop without a dangling loop.
2. At the tip, sc once into each of the four exposed foundation-chain loops. Turn the corner without adding an extra chain. Work upward into the 30 right row ends with the same [sc in two row ends, 3 hdc in third] repeat ten times. Join and fasten off. Each side consumes exactly 30 row ends; do not crochet across the straight top edge in this step.
3. Top stabilizing row: attach yarn at a top corner, ch 1 and sc once in every one of the 64 top positions, working under each chain position individually. Fasten off. (64 sts) Check that the top stays straight after blocking.

Crochet and Attach Two Broad Ties

1. For each tie, ch 7; Row 1: sc in second chain and next five chains, ch 1 and turn. (6 sts) Rows 2-60: sc in each of six stitches, ch 1 and turn except after Row 60. (6 sts)
2. The 60-row tie is about 13 inches at the target row gauge. Make two equal ties and block them flat without stretching. Join each six-stitch short end to a six-stitch top corner as described in Assembly, sewing a second pass through each corner stitch.
3. Try the bandana on an adult. Tie at the back with a loose bow that can be untied easily; do not leave it on a sleeping or unsupervised child. Trim tails only after a gentle pull test of the two attachments.

Assembly and Shaping

Damp-block the triangle with the straight 64-position top edge level and the point centered. Sew the 6-stitch short end of one tie to the first six top-edge stitches and the other to the final six top-edge stitches, keeping the ties flat and untwisted. Make two seam passes at each corner. The ties are for adult hairwear; keep long ties away from young children.

Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.

Finishing

1. Weave each yarn tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction twice and stretch the fabric gently before trimming.
2. Block to the stated shape according to the yarn label and let every component dry fully before final assembly.
3. Inspect the first and last row, joins, edges, and any sewn attachment from both sides; repair loose stitches before use.
4. Include the fiber content, finished dimensions and care instructions when gifting. Keep yarn projects away from open flames and direct heat.

For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.

Helpful Tips

• Place removable markers at each shaping repeat and record the count before beginning the next row.
• Use a contrasting cloth behind dark yarn so it is easier to see both loops of every stitch.
• Lay the piece flat and compare opposite sides at each measurement checkpoint rather than pulling one side to match.
• If an edge ripples or cups unexpectedly, stop and check stitch count and washed gauge before adding a border.

Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a V-stitch change the counted width?

No. In this pattern its two double crochets plus chain position replace three old positions because the two stitches after the worked stitch are skipped.

Can I resize the bandana?

Yes. Add or remove complete two-row V/eyelet pairs, then recalculate the top width and side-edge scallop spacing from the new row-end count.

Is this suitable for a child?

The written size and long ties are designed for adults. Do not place tied crochet accessories on a sleeping baby or unsupervised young child.

Conclusion

Keep the measured dimensions and yarn details with your pattern notes. Check the construction and safety guidance before styling or gifting the finished crochet project.

BabyYarnie Printable Crochet Pattern Card

BabyYarnie — easy-to-follow crochet for everyday makers.

Project: Crochet Scalloped Lace Triangle Bandana

Skill level: Intermediate   Hook: 4 mm, adjusted to gauge   Yarn: DK

Finished size: Approximately 16 inches across the top, 7 inches from top edge to tip, with two 13-inch ties

Card Materials

• Approximately 230 yards smooth cotton DK yarn in muted teal
• 4 mm hook, two locking markers, yarn needle, scissors and measuring tape

Card Instructions

1. Grow the Alternating Lace Triangle: Increase two positions per row from 4 to 64, alternating V units and eyelets through Row 31.
2. Scallop Both Lower Sloping Edges: Ten three-hdc scallops along each 30-row sloping side; stabilize the 64-position straight top.
3. Crochet and Attach Two Broad Ties: Two separate 6-stitch-by-60-row ties sewn securely to the top corners.

Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.