Bédélia Bandana by Kim Bussell | The Grateful Sheep

Bédélia Bandana

Knitting
September 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 10 rows = 2 inches
in pattern
US 9 - 5.5 mm
250 - 330 yards (229 - 302 m)
Adult Small, Adult Large
English
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This pattern is available as a Kit through North Bay Fiber beginning 9/12/2025-9/14/2025. Please visit https://www.northbayfiber.com/collections/kits to purchase!

About This Pattern
The Bédélia Bandana pattern uses a Garter Tab Cast on, worked flat from the bottom up and then joined in the round at the base of the neck to complete the bandana in a single piece. A small, three stitch, seam is required at the back base of the neck where the edge stitches come together. Using a combination of slip stitches and a 3-stitch cable, the bandana creates an all-over textured look. It is designed with two sizes, Adult Small, which creates a slightly more fitted look or Adult Large, which provides ample slouch and can be worn straight or with an off shoulder, angular look.

Sizes
Adult Small (Adult Large)

.Finished Measurements
Circumference: 23 (26)“ / 58.5 (66) cm
Back of Neck to Join: 7 (7.25)” / 17.75 (18.5) cm
Top of the finished edge to tip at the bottom: 22 (23)’“ / 58.5 (59)cm

Required Material
250 (330) yards of Aran weight yarn that will allow you to meet gauge. Photos shown are in North Bay Fiber Journey. Mallard (green) is Size Large, Split Shot (grey) and Glennie (mustard) are size Small Total yarn usage depends on the yarn you choose (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Suggested Yarn
2 Skeins of North Bay Fiber Journey
Journey’s heathered canvas creates deep saturated colors and knits up beautifully in a single color, showcasing the gorgeous fabric.

Suggested Needles
US 9 / 5.5mm or needle size needed to meet gauge. 16” or 24” circular cord to join in the round

Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch marker (2), row counter (optional)

Techniques Used
Working flat and in the round
Simple Cables
Slip Stitches
Garter Tab Cast On