The Everyday Bandana Knitting Pattern

The Everyday Bandana is a simple, stylish, beginner‑friendly knitting pattern designed for effortless wear and easy stitching. Worked in soft 100% cotton, it drapes beautifully while staying breathable for year‑round use. A delicate eyelet border adds just the right touch of detail without complicating the process, making it the perfect pattern for summer.

Level: Beginner

Materials: 

- 100% worsted weight cotton 

- Size US 9 (5.5mm) Knitting Needles 

- Scissors 

- Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Cast on 3 stitches

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: Knit 1, Yarn over (this is where you take the yarn around the needle to the back, wrapping it only once), Knit 1, Yarn over, Knit 1 (5  stitches)

Row 4: Purl 

Row 5: Knit 1, Yarn Over (same as row 3) Knit 3, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (7 stitches) 

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 5, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (9 stitches) 

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 7, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (11 stitches)

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 9, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (13 stitches)

Row 12: Purl

Row 13: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 11, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (15 stitches)

Row 14: Purl

Row 15: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 13, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (17 stitches)

Row 16: Purl

Row 17: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 15, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (19 stitches)

Row 18: Purl

Row 19: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 17, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (21 stitches)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 19, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (23 stitches)

Row 22: Purl

Row 23: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 21, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (25 stitches)

Row 24: Purl

Row 25: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 23, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (27 stitches)

Row 26: Purl

Row 27: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 25, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (29 stitches)

Row 28: Purl

Row 29: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 27, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (31 stitches)

Row 30: Purl

Row 31: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 29, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (33 stitches)

Row 32: Purl

Row 33: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 31, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (35 stitches)

Row 34: Purl

Row 35: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 33, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (37 stitches)

Row 36: Purl

Row 37: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 35, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (39 stitches)

Row 38: Purl

Row 39: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 37, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (41 stitches)

Row 40: Purl

Row 41: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 39, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (43 stitches)

Row 42: Purl

Row 43: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 41, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (45 stitches)

Row 44: Purl

Row 45: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 43, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (47 stitches)

Row 46: Purl

Row 47: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 45, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (49 stitches)

Row 48: Purl

Row 49: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 47, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (51 stitches)

Row 50: Purl

Row 51: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 49, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (53 stitches)

Row 52: Purl

Row 53: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 51, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (55 stitches)

Row 54: Purl

Row 55: Knit 1, Yarn Over, Knit 53, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (57 stitches)

Row 56: Purl

At this point, you can continue with the pattern a few more rows to make it longer or stop and knit the straps. 

Row 57: Cast on 35 stitches to your work. Knit 36 stitches, Yarn Over, Knit 55, Yarn Over, Knit 1 (94 stitches)

Row 58: Cast on 35 stitches to your work. Knit 35, Purl 59, Knit 35 (129 stitches)

Row 59: Knit 36, Yarn Over, Knit 57, Yarn Over, Knit 36 (131 stitches)

Row 60: Knit 35, Purl 61, Knit 35 (131 stitches)

Cast Off

Weave in your ends 

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