Bandaninha By Michaela Fay
Bandaninha is an easy, fun neckwarmer for kids. It is neither a bulky scarf that gets in the way of playing and running around, nor is it a droopy cowl that doesn't keep little necks warm. It's something inbetween - funky yet practical neck wear! Depending on your choice ofyarn, Bandaninha can be adjusted in size and thickness - use a needle size smaller than indicated for your yarn choice or knit in bulkier yarn and your Bandaninha will be even snugglier. Knit a larger triangle and it can easily become an adult version. Just make sure you place your buttonholes approximately 2-3 cm apart for the child's version and 5-6 cm for the adult version.
Materials
4.5 or 5 mm/Us 7-8 circular needle (depending on your yarn choice and preference for tightness) OTapestry needle O4 buttons
Yarn suggestions
For size pictured here: approx. 90 metres/87 yards of any yarn that Oknits up to a gauge of 18 sts over 10cm/4" takes your fancy Ois soft enough to wear around the neck. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, Filcolana Peruvian Highland wool (pictured here!), Cascade 220 Wool, RowanPureWool Aran would all be good choices. Would be gorgeous in Malabrigo Worsted! Size: Toddler and child. Can easily be adjusted to adult size
Finished measurements approximately
This pattern is offered free for personal use and not for commercial purposes. Feel free to use this pattern for charitable and other nonprofit purposes without limit, but please be kind and acknowledge the designer. Thank you. @MichaelaFay,February2012
Instructions
Set up rows:
R1 (WS): k2, p1, k2 R2 (RS): k2, M1R, k1, M1L, k2 R3: k2, p3, k2 R4: k2, M1L, k1, M1R, k1, M1L, k1, M1R, k2 R5: k2, pm, p3, pm, p1, pm, p3, pm, k2
Pattern repeat:
First row (RS ): k2, slm, M1L, kto 2nd marker, M1R, slm, k1, slm, M1L, k to last marker slipping all markers along the way, M1R, slm, k2 Second row (ws): k2, slm, p to last marker slipping all markers along the way, k2 Repeat these last 2 rows until width of your triangle measures approx. 34 cm/13.5". 1st button hole row (RS): Work pattern until 4 st remain, yo, k2tog, (for buttonhole), M1R, k2. WS: purl as usual, including yo. Work pattern repeat 5 more times 2nd button hole row (RS): work as 1st button hole row. Work pattern repeat 5 more times 3'd button hole row (RS) (You are going to work two button holes now) Work pattern until 12sts remain, yo, k2tog, k5, yo, k2t0g, M1R, k2 Next row (ws): knit, slipping all markers.
To finish:
OWork 2 more rows in garter stitch (knitting all rows, keeping your increases intact), Ocast off loosely on Rs in purl. OWeave in ends, block gently, overlap two corners to place buttons corresponding to your buttonholes. Don't fret this - knitting in stretchy and a little too far to the left or right or up or down won't matter! OSew on buttons. OFind child with a chilly neck and make them wear your completed Bandaninha!
Abbreviationy
k: knit p: purl pm: place marker slm: slip marker M1L: increase, make one left; lift loop between stitches from the front, knit into back of loop. M1R: increase, make one right; lift loop between stitches from the back, knit into front of loop. yo:yarn over k2tog: knit 2 together This pattern is offered free for personal use and not for commercial purposes. Feel free to use this pattern for charitable and other nonprofit purposes without limit, but please be kind and acknowledge the designer. Thank you. @MichaelaFay,February2012
