Florida Straits bandana

About the pattern ----------------- This is a beginner Tunisian crochet pattern for a triangle-shaped bandana with ties, perfect for beginners. It is constructed from the tip at the bottom and grows with each row, with an inbuilt non-curling border on all edges. The size is variable and you can make it cover a larger or smaller area by changing the number of rows you work. The ties are practical and light. It is made of light cotton yarn, which makes it ideal for wearing on the beach, in place of a hat. Size and measurements --------------------- When meeting gauge and working all rows in the pattern, the triangle measures 52 cm across the top and 26 cm in depth. Skill level --------------- Beginner. You need to know how to make Tunisian simple and purl stitches, Tunisian full stitches and a regular return pass. Materials --------- * Yarn: 50 g or 125-160 meters of size 2 cotton yarn at about 250-340 meters per 100 grams - for example 8/4 cotton yarn; * Hook: Tunisian crochet hook with cable or straight, 5 mm or hook size that gets you gauge; 3.5 mm regular crochet hook for binding off and ties; * Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure; * Optional: stitch markers; * Tools for blocking (iron with steam or other steamer), blocking mats and pins.