Born This Way Bandana (knit)

DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN

Bandana, kerchief, headscarf - however you style it, wear it with Pride!

The Born This Way Bandana takes inspiration from the Progress Pride Flag created by Daniel Quasar.

20% of the proceeds from pattern sales will be donated to The Trevor Project initially. In the future, these funds may be directed to other organizations that support the queer community, wherever the need seems greatest at that time.

Looking for the crochet version? It’s here.

CONSTRUCTION

This bandana begins with a V-shaped strip of garter stitch in the six rainbow colors. Stitches are then picked up along the upper edge of the V and worked upward in a mitered triangle in black, brown, aqua, pink, and white. The ties are added in one piece, starting with a length of independent i-cord, then applied i-cord across the top edge of the bandana, followed by another length of independent i-cord.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Width (excluding ties): 13 in / 32.5 cm

Height at center: 9 in / 22.5 cm

Tie length: 12 in / 30 cm

GAUGE

21 sts / 42 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

TOOLS

US 3 / 3.25 mm (or size to obtain gauge) circular needle, 16 in / 40 cm or longer

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

YARN

Fingering weight

Less than 20 yds / 18 m per color

SHOWN IN

Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Minis

75% superwash merino, 25% nylon

92 yds / 84 m per 20g skein

11 colors of the Progress Pride Flag

Red: Poison Apple, 12 yds / 11 m

Orange: Orange You Jealous, 12 yds / 11 m

Yellow: Rubber Ducky, 12 yds / 11 m

Green: Emerald City, 12 yds / 11 m

Blue: Imperial, 12 yds / 11 m

Purple: Drama Queen, 12 yds / 11 m

Black: Darkest Hour, 16 yds / 15 m

Brown: Give a Hoot, 14 yds / 13 m

Aqua: Tranquil, 11 yds / 10 m

Pink: Tiny Dancer, 8 yds / 7 m

White: Bare Necessities, 20 yds / 18 m