You know that pile of leftover cotton yarn sitting in your stash, just waiting for a reason to exist? This crochet hair bandana is that reason. Made to match the Everyday Granny Square Top, it comes together from just one granny square and two half squares, finished off with a delicate picot edge that makes it feel far fancier than the effort it took. The free crochet pattern can be found right here on the page, or you can pick up a printable PDF available for purchase in the shop.
UPDATED: AUGUST 21, 2026 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | 10.5″ x 21.5″
There’s something so satisfying about a project built from squares. This crochet hair bandana takes that classic granny square charm and shapes it into something totally wearable, using one full square and two half squares to create the perfect triangle silhouette, no shaping math required.
It’s a great one to reach for if you’re newer to crochet, since the granny square is about as friendly a stitch pattern as it gets, and the whole thing works up fast enough to finish in an evening.
About Our Crochet Hair Bandana Pattern
This crochet hair bandana comes together with simple granny square construction: one full granny square forms the center back, and two half granny squares are worked and joined on either side to create the triangle shape that ties or wraps at the front. You’ll use basic granny square stitches throughout, so if you’ve made a granny square before, you already know most of what this pattern asks of you. The picot border along the edge takes it from “cute square project” to “finished accessory,” adding texture and detail without adding real difficulty. It’s an ideal stash-buster for leftover cotton, especially if you’ve already got scraps from the Everyday Granny Square Top, and it stitches up fast enough for a single sitting. Whether you’re new to crochet or just want something quick between bigger makes, this one’s an easy win, and an easy favorite.
Looking for the matching piece? This bandana was designed to pair with the Everyday Granny Square Top — same yarn, same stitch style, effortlessly coordinated.
You can view our granny square hair bandana pattern completely free on this page. But, if you prefer having a digital copy that you can save or print, we’ve got you covered with that option as well.
If you’d like to support our work here at B.Hooked, purchasing the digital pattern is a wonderful way to do so!
Recommended Supplies
- Lion Brand Coboo (#3) Lightweight Yarn, about 195 yds total
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
I used the same cotton yarn from the Everyday Granny Square Top, Lion Brand Coboo in the color mauve, to make this bandana a true matching set, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite bases for warm-weather makes. It has that soft, breathable feel that’s perfect for anything worn against your hair or skin, plus the stitch definition to make the granny squares and picot border really pop.
If you don’t have that exact yarn on hand, any medium weight (#4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn will substitute beautifully here. Just be sure to check your gauge before diving in, and size your hook up or down as needed to keep your finished bandana true to size.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Bet Between
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Rep Repeat
- Slst Slip Stitch
- Sp Space
- St(s) Stitch(es)
- YO Yarn Over Hook
Granny Square Crochet Hair Bandana Pattern Notes
This crochet hair bandana comes together with simple granny square construction: one full granny square forms the center back, and two half granny squares are worked and joined on either side to create the triangle shape that ties or wraps at the front.
You’ll use basic granny square stitches throughout, so if you’ve made a granny square before, you already know most of what this pattern asks of you. The picot border along the edge is what takes it from “cute square project” to “finished accessory,” adding just enough texture and detail to make it feel special without adding real difficulty. Because it only takes one square’s worth of yarn, plus a bit more for the halves and border, it’s an ideal stash-buster for leftover cotton from other projects, like the Everyday Granny Square Top it’s designed to match.
Most crocheters can finish this one in a single sitting or two, making it a satisfying quick win between bigger projects. It’s simple enough to gift on a whim and special enough that you’ll want to keep the first one for yourself.
Gauge: First 4 rounds of granny square measure 3.25”
Finished Size: Measures 10.5” x 21.5”
Crochet Hair Bandana Pattern Instructions
Granny Square
(Make 1)
RouRound 1: Ch 3. Join with a slst to the first ch. Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1 throughout). In the center of the ring [3 dc, ch 1] 3 times. Make 2 more dc in the center of the ring and join with a slst in ch-4 sp. Turn.
Round 2: Ch 4. In ch-1 sp, 3 dc. [In next ch-1 sp (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)] 3 times. In the first ch-1 sp make 2 dc. Join with a slst in ch-4 sp. Turn.
Round 3: Ch 4. In ch-1 sp, 3 dc. *In sp bet next 2 dc clusters, 3 dc. In next ch-1 sp (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Rep from * two more times. In sp bet next 2 dc clusters, 3 dc. In the first ch-1 sp make 2 dc. Join with a slst in ch-4 sp. Turn.
Rounds 4-11: Ch 4. In ch-1 sp, 3 dc. *[In sp bet next 2 dc clusters, 3 dc] to next ch-1 sp. In next ch-1 sp (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Rep from * two more times. [In sp bet next 2 dc clusters, 3 dc] to first ch-1 sp. In the first ch-1 sp make 2 dc. Join with a slst in ch-4 sp. Turn.
Half Granny Square
(Make 2)
Row 1 : Ch 4. Slst to the 1st ch to form a ring. Ch 2 (counts as a dc). Make 3 dc in center of ring. Ch 1. Then make 4 dc in center of ring. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 2: Make 3 dc in same st as ch. In the next ch-1 sp (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Then make 4 dc in the 2nd turning ch. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 3: Make 3 dc in same st as ch. Make 3 dc in sp bet next 2 dc clusters. In next ch-1 sp, make (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Make 3 dc in sp bet next 2 dc clusters. Then make 4 dc in the 2nd turning ch. Ch 2 and turn.
Rows 4-10: Make 3 dc in same st as ch. [Make 3 dc in sp bet next 2 dc clusters] to next ch-1 sp. In next ch-1 sp, make (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). [Make 3 dc in sp bet next 2 dc clusters] to last dc cluster. Then make 4 dc in the 2nd turning ch. Ch 2 and turn.
A digital pattern is available in our shop so you can print out the pattern
Joining Method
Step 1 : Arrange granny square and half squares like you see here.
Step 2 : Make a standing double crochet in the first st of the half square. Then slst to the ch-1 sp of the granny square, and make 2 more dc in the first st of the half granny square.
Step 3 : *In the sp bet the next two dc clusters on the half square, make 3 dc. Then slst to the next sp between the next 2 dc clusters of the granny square. Rep from * to the end of the row.
Repeat steps 2-3 for the remaining half square.
Border
Row 1 : Join the yarn in the firs st of the half granny square and make 4 dc.
*In the sp bet the next two dc clusters, make 3 dc. Rep from * to the ch-1 sp.
In the ch-1 sp, make (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Then *In the sp bet the next two dc clusters, make 3 dc. Rep from * to the last st. Make 4 dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 2 : *Ch 3, sk next dc cluster and slst between next dc cluster. Rep from * to end of row. Ch 1 and turn.
Rowc 3: Slst in first ch-3 sp. *Ch 3, slst to first ch (picot made), then slst to the same ch-3 sp. Rep from * to end of round.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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