Designed for a single skein of yarn, TATER TOTS BANDANA is a quick-knit project that gets you ready for changing weather—whether the leaves are falling or the trees are budding out. This reversible small shawl shows off variegated colors beautifully, making it a perfect project for that special skein of handspun yarn. This sportweight bandana serves as a great transition weight for the autumn season and beyond. A tidy 2-stitch icord borders the piece, and the finished product is totally reversible! Video links are provided for icord cast-on and bind-off used in this pattern.
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YARN
Designed for a single skein of handspun yarn, approximately 17-18 WPI, heavy fingering to sport weight or a single skein of sport weight yarn. Feel free to use any heavy fingering to sport weight yarn you prefer for this design.
Sample 1:
2-ply fractal handspun yarn, 100% Rambouillet fiber by Lavender Lune Yarn Co. www.lavenderluneyarn.co. Sample used 227 yd / 208 m (65 g), colorway Lemonade.
Sample 2:
Suburban Stitcher Sport, 100% Superwash Merino, 328 yd / 300 m per 100 g. www.suburbanstitcher.com. Sample used 239 yd / 219 m (73 g), colorway Afternoon Tea Party.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Width: 36” / 91 cm
Depth: 15” / 38 cm
GAUGE & NEEDLES
20.5 stitches & 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern, blocked. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and yarn requirements.
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, min. length 24” / 60 cm, or size needed to get gauge
TECHNIQUES
Knit, purl, integrated icord edging, increasing and decreasing stitches. Pattern includes video links for icord cast-on and bind-off.
PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This written pattern is gender-inclusive and reversible.
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Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Cathy A., Ronnie A., Des B., Cheryl C., Jasmine G., Laura G., Leticia J., Lisa M., Emily O., Kim R., & Rachel S.
From Adrian S.
This top was a joy to test and I appreciate all your work in cultivating an inclusive test knitting group. ❤️
Adrian was a test knitter for Shoulder Season.
From Amanda S.
This was a super meditative or rhythmic knit that once I had the pattern repeats down, I just kept cruising. I really like both sides to this, and actually think it would make a really cute pattern for a tee!
Amanda test knit Coexist.
From Lynn C.
I have made a couple of Shana’s designs and love them. Her patterns are clear, knit up perfectly and are unique. I always learn something new and enjoy both the process and the final product. I look forward to knitting more of her designs.
Lynn has knit Moduloncho and Coin Flip Hat, and was a test knitter for Side Hustle Wrap (Light).