Noro The Knit Bandana Accessory Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Annabelle Speer |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Seamless, Worked Flat |
Product Description
The Knit Bandana from Noro is a fun and colorful accessory
knit in Silk Garden; an exquisite worsted weight yarn is hand-dyed in Noro’s
signature glorious self-striping color combinations and knits up into a
superbly draped fabric with warmth to spare. The bandana is knit flat
in one piece from the bottom up and finished with two ties.
Skill Level: Basic
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 21” wide along the bound-off edge (without
ties) and 12½” deep from the center
Yarn Requirements: 1 skein Noro Silk Garden (45% Silk/ 45% Kid
Mohair/ 10% Lambswool; 50g/108yds) shown in 471 Canterbury
Needles: US 9 (5.50mm) to get gauge
Hooks: US J/10 (6.00mm)
Gauge: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 8
(5.00mm)
This pattern is also available in Noro Knitting Magazine – Issue 20.
Noro The Knit Bandana
What Is Being Made
The Knit Bandana is a triangular accessory project designed as a seamless, flat-worked piece. This finished accessory measures approximately 21 inches (53 centimeters) along the bound-off edge without ties and 12½ inches (31.5 centimeters) in length along the center, making it a versatile triangular bandana suitable for various styling options.
Construction Method and Techniques
This bandana is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the knitter begins at the base and works upward toward the point. The piece is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and it is designed as a seamless project, eliminating the need for seaming after completion. The design incorporates lace elements throughout the pattern, creating an openwork aesthetic that adds visual interest and drape to the finished accessory.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The bandana features a repeating pattern stitch that forms the foundation of the design. The pattern stitch repeats over 6 rows and combines fundamental knitting techniques:
- Stockinette stitch forms the base fabric, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
- Ridge rows (purl rows worked on the right side) create textural definition and visual breaks in the stockinette fabric
- Yarn overs are incorporated to create the lace elements and openwork details characteristic of the design
- Decreases using slip, slip, knit (ssk) or similar decrease methods help shape the triangular form and integrate with the lace pattern
- Selvage stitches are worked at the edges to create clean finishing and facilitate any necessary seaming or edge finishing
Materials and Tools
The Knit Bandana is designed to be worked with Noro Silk Garden yarn in colorway #471, requiring just one 50-gram skein to complete the project. The yarn is worked using size US 9 (5.5 millimeter) knitting needles, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. A size US J-10 (6 millimeter) crochet hook is also included in the materials list, likely for finishing edges or binding off.
Gauge and Fit
The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when working Stockinette stitch using size US 8 (5 millimeter) needles. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning, as this ensures the finished bandana will achieve the intended finished measurements and proper drape.
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