Tater Tots Bandana

TATER TOTS BANDANA — Knitter: Shana
Sample 1

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 Cathy A.

I love Shana’s pattern designs. I have knit at least eight different patterns (some multiple times). The patterns have unique construction and are easy to follow. Shana responds to any questions in a very timely manor. She is always very positive and wants to make sure you are comfortable knitting her designs.

The Modular Bento Bag is such a fun, quick knit! The directions are easy to follow. You can’t stop at making just one. Try all four sizes. Makes a great gift bag.

Cathy has knit and test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including Seeking Balance, Moduloncho, Recalibrate, Semantics, Side Hustle Wrap (Light), Switching Stirpes Hat, and Modular Bento Bag.

Cathy A.

January 3, 2023

From Nan P.

Shana consistently produces engaging and fun to knit designs, and offers great pattern support. She is really fun to test knit for, as well. I love the playful and meditative aspects of her knits.

Nan test knit Coexist, and has knit other Shanalines Designs patterns.

June 23, 2025

From Kim R.

I’ve had the pleasure of test knitting Shana’s designs and her creativity never disappoints! Her patterns are interesting and I seem to learn new skills each time. As I’m knitting, my thoughts are always, “well that is clever”! Shana is always available to answer questions during the testing period

Kim has test knit many Shanalines Designs patterns including cowls, hats, and fidget toys.

August 7, 2024

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