How to not get bulky sides when crocheting a bandana.

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If you love the cute, simplified look of classic granny squares, and you love crochet bandanas without the bulky sides, you’ll love this crochet tutorial on how to make a headfitted band with the classic granny stitch! This fun and simple crochet project is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to add a chic accessory to their appeal. The granny stitch creates a beautiful pattern with a simple combination of double and single crochet stitches, making this project quick and easy.

This step-by-step guide teaches you to crochet a headband using the granny stitch and create a fan stitch border. I'll also give you some helpful tips along the way.

Materials Needed:

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  • Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (Worsted weight, or #3) – pick your favorite color(s) or a combination! The best yarn to use. View Price
  • Crochet Hook:  Use a size H-8 (5mm) or the size recommended for your yarn.View Price
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)
  • Measuring Tape (optional)
Abbreviations 

·        ch= chain

·         sc=single crochet

·        sts=stitch

· sp space ( sp refers to the space between the group of 3dc in the previous row.)

·        dc=double crochet

Step 1: Start with a base ring

 Start by making a base ring, or you can chain an amount of 4 and slip stitch into the first chain.

Step 2: Work the First Round of Granny Stitch

Row 1: Ch 3 (This counts as one double crochet), work 2 dc into the ring, ch 2, make 3 more dc into the ring. Close your base ring.


Row 2: Turn your yarn. Ch 3, make 2 dc into first st, make 3 dc in top corner ch space, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner ch space, and 3 dc in last st of the row.


Row 3: Turn your yarn. Ch 3, make 2 dc into the first st, work 3 dc in each ch space, make 3 dc into the top corner ch space, ch 2, work 3 dc in the same top corner ch space, make 3 dc into each ch space, and make 3 dc into the last st of the row.


Row 4: Turn your yarn. Ch 3, make 2 dc into the first st, 3 dc into the next ch space, 3 dc into the next ch space, 3 dc into the top corner ch space, ch 2, 3 dc into the same top corner ch space, 3 dc into the next ch space, 3 dc into the next ch space, 3 dc into the last st of the row.


Rows 5-14: Repeat the same process for every row. Turn your work. 3 dc into first st (ch 3 counts as 1 of the 3 dc in the first st), 3 dc in every ch space, 3 dc clusters in the top corner ch space with a ch 2, and another 3dc in that same space. When you reach the last stitch, make 3 double crochets.  Continue this pattern until you have 14 rows (or as many as needed for the size head you’re making).


Now that you have 14 rows, let's create the fan border.

Making The Border and Straps

 Step 3: Making the border

Row 15: Turn your yarn and ch 3. In the ch space, make 4 double crochet stitches. This forms your first " fan stitch." Skip a stitch, then in the next one, make a single crochet into the stitch. Repeat this pattern of making 4 double crochets into the chain spaces and making 1 single crochet into the middle stitch. Continue this step around the bandana.  In the last stitch, make a slip stitch.

Step 4: Making the straps

To make the straps, Ch 50. Make a sc into the back loop of the chain and into the back loops across. Make a sc into the ch 3 spaces. This will create a border look for the headband to continue across. Sl st into the first ch sp, ch 50, and make a single crochet into the 2nd back chain loop and in all back loops of the chain across. Slip stitch into the first chain. 

Step 5: Measuring the Length

Once you've reached the desired length for your headband depending on the size of your head and how you want it to fit), it's time to fasten off the yarn. Lay the bandana around your head to check the size, making sure it fits comfortably.

Step 6. Extending the bandana 

By extending the bandana, this will help prevent the sides of the bandana from becoming bulky by the sides. Skip 6 fan stitches and in the single crochet stitch, ch 3(counts as 1 dc). Make 4 dc, skip 2 stitches, and make a sc into the next stitch, *Skip 2 dc in the single crochet, make 5 dc, skip 2 sts, and a sc into the next st. Repeat* for the next 13 fan stitches, end with a fan stitch in the 13th single crochet. You can repeat these steps depending on how low you want your headband to be. When finished, fasten off the
 yarn.

  
Your headband is now finished. You can show off your handmade item to family and friends. 

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