Rust & Rhythm Bandana by Anna Husemann

Rust & Rhythm Bandana

Knitting
January 2026
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
266 yards (243 m)
One size
English
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The Rust & Rhythm Bandana is a playful, triangular scarf which combines a 4 x 2 garter stitch rib with the intarsia technique to create bold and graphical shapes.

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for the intarsia join as well as detailed written instructions on how to increase and decrease within the garter stitch rib pattern.

This bandana is a fun way to play with colour combinations and colour placement, as well as exploring the intarsia technique further. The combination of intarsia and the garter stitch rib
pattern adds interesting texture to the graphical shapes.

Measurements:
Width: 27,5 cm / 10.75”
Length: 133 cm / 52.25”

Yarn
Three strands of a lace-weight mohair or alpaca blend in 4 shades.
MC: 312m / 341yds
CC1: 120m / 131yds
CC2: 144m / 158yds
CC3: 152m / 166yds

Yarn used in the sample:
Friends Kid Silk, Hobbii, held triple
72% Mohair, 25% Silk, 3% Wool (25 g / 0.9 oz = 200 m / 219 yds)

MC: 2 skeins of Friends Kid Silk colour 114
CC1: 1 skein of Friends Kid Silk colour 125
CC2: 1 skein of Friends Kid Silk colour 116
CC3: 1 skein of Friends Kid Silk colour 17

Needles:
Straight or circular needles 4 mm / US 6

Gauge:
18 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in the garter stitch rib pattern, measured after washing and blocking.

Skill level:
3 of 5 (when 1 is easy)