The Light Bandana

The ***Light Bandana*** is a light minimal bandana in stockinette and with eyelets along the outer edge. The design has been originally created as a spring/summer bandana, although it is very versatile and can be made into a winter version for a scarf as well. It has 3 versions that you can choose from: plain, with i-cord edge or with double-knit edge. The Plain Version can be as is or by applying an edge when finished (applied crochet or i-cord edge), while the other two versions have an ‘in-built’ edge. As for the length, you can choose one from the standard sizes or make it into your desired custom length. **Construction:** one piece, worked from side to side. **Techniques:** long tail cast-on, knitting flat, increasing, decreasing, optional edge. *The pattern contains links to video tutorials for the techniques used.* _______________________________________________________ **SIZES:** **XS (S, M)** or your **custom** length - corresponding to: Length: 96 (104, 112) cm // 38 (41, 44) inches. Width: approx. 15 (17, 19) cm // 6 (7, 7.5) inches. **MATERIAL:** **Knitting needles:** 3 mm (US 2.5) or the required needles to obtain gauge. Optional - for the Plain Version with applied edge: Crochet hook: 2 or 2.5 mm - for the applied crochet edge. Knitting needles: 2.5 or 2.75 mm - for the applied i-cord edge. **Yarn:** -Size & Weight: Size 0 - Light Fingering. -Yarn used and yarn’s yardage: [Linen Bloom by Pascuali][1] (100% linen - 50g = 250m / 273y) in colorways Fairy Dust (02) and Icy Breeze (13). -Suggested yarn: [Linen Bloom by Pascuali][2] for a spring/summer version, [Cashmere Lace by Pascuali][3] for a winter version; or any yarn in the same weight. **Yardage per size** - approx. (does not include swatch): grams: 25 (30, 35) g. meters: 125 (150, 175) m. yards: 137 (164, 191) y. **Other:** measuring tape, tapestry needle. **GAUGE:** worked flat in stockinette and blocked: 10x10cm (4x4”) = 30 sts x 38 rows __________________________________________ *Note: the yarn links in description are affiliate links, if you make an order via those links I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can also use my 10% OFF discount code ‘ALET525' at checkout.* [1]: https://www.pascuali.de/products/linen-bloom-100-bio-leinen-gots/?ref=ALETHEAHANDMADE&variant=57437191242109 [2]: https://www.pascuali.de/products/linen-bloom-100-bio-leinen-gots/?ref=ALETHEAHANDMADE&variant=57437191242109 [3]: https://www.pascuali.de/products/cashmere-lace?_fid=657839995&_pos=4&_ss=c&ref=ALETHEAHANDMADE&variant=56443363524989