Yaz Bandana by Serpil Aydınay

Yaz Bandana

Knitting
May 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
125 - 140 yards (114 - 128 m)
48 cm x 28 cm (19” x 11”) after blocking
English
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Yaz Bandana is a lightweight knitted headscarf inspired by the feeling of summer.

“Yaz” means summer in Turkish — warmth, light, soft breezes, and quiet moments. This design reflects that spirit through a flowing lace pattern and clean, elegant lines.

Designed to be both effortless and elegant, it can be worn as a bandana, headscarf, or lightweight summer accessory.

Both written instructions and a chart are included, so you can follow your preferred method.

Features
Written + charted instructions
Bottom-up construction
Lace motif with clean symmetry
Slipped stitch edges
I-cord ties for a polished finish
Lightweight summer accessory

This pattern is worked flat, bottom-up and shaped with gradual increases to form a symmetrical bandana shape.

The design includes both written instructions and a charted lace section, allowing the knitter to choose their preferred method of following the pattern.

A slipped stitch edge is used throughout to create a clean and neat finish along both sides.

The central lace motif is separated with stitch markers for easier tracking of repeats.

The pattern is flexible in size; adjustments can be made by adding or removing lace repeats before the edging.

Blocking is essential to open up the lace pattern and achieve final dimensions.

Yarn

Urth Yarns Etesia
100% Cotton
Approx. 40 g (120 m / 131 yds)

Needles

US 5 / 3.5 mm

Finished Size

48 cm x 28 cm (19” x 11”) after blocking

Gauge

23 sts x 31 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked

Difficulty

Easy – Intermediate

Tags

bandana, headscarf, kerchief, summer knit, lace bandana, cotton knit, hair scarf, lightweight scarf, quick knit, accessory knitting pattern