Fun in the sun, but not without my handknits! While constructing a “knitting patio” on our new land, my hair kept getting in the way. Enter Patio Bandanna! This fun quick brioche knit keeps the hair tamed for heavy-duty yard work and relaxing stitching, alike. If you need something to tame your mane and don’t want to live without your hand knits, cast on a Patio Bandanna today.
The tech edited and test knit easy (not beginner) level pattern is fully written with a how-to blog for customization suggestions.
Available exclusively in the Sizzlin’ Stitches multi-designer eBook!
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements:
12.25”/ 31.5cm (13.75”/ 34.5cm, 15”/ 38cm, 16.25”/ 41.5cm, 17.75”/ 45cm) across top, not including I-cord, by 9”/ 22.5cm (10.25”/ 26cm, 11.5”/ 29.5cm, 13”/ 33cm, 14.25”/ 36.5cm) deep.
Materials:
1 skein Quince & Co. Whrimbrel, shown in color Morning Glory
Skein info: 100% organic cotton worsted weight; 180yds/ 165m per 100g/ 3.53oz
US 7/ 4.5mm needles
US 7/ 4.5mm DPNs
Yarn needle
3 stitch markers – 2 to mark edges & 1 locking to mark right side
Blocked Gauge:
12 sts and 36 rows over 4”/ 10cm in brioche Stockinette stitch. Note:
exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations may impact final size and yardage requirements.
Special Notes:
- Bind It Off: be sure not to cinch the brioche as you bind off. You may wish to use a very large needle. To check, allow the brioche to spread naturally and measure at the end of the final Row 12. After binding off, recheck to ensure you have the same measurement (or very close).
- Customize It: Check out the Knit Eco Chic blog, Summer Stitching Customization, for short row customization ideas.
- Yarn Over It: on ws rows, work the yarn over between the last slipped st and the next knit by moving yarn over needle. Do not work a full wrap. This will help control the length of the float.
- Watch It: Patio Bandanna Tutorials on the Knit Eco Chic blog.
- Colossians 3:17