⭐ The easy and stylish bandana that always makes a great impression

Nartelle is the perfect mini knitting project for a fun and easy treat: a modern and graphic triangular bandana, worked in mosaic stitch using simple slipped stitches . No Fair Isle pattern, no complications: just two complementary colors for a visually striking effect.

It's the accessory you tie around your neck , in your hair , on your wrist , or even to a bag for a touch of "handmade chic". A quick, rhythmic project, ideal for stress-free knitting.

🎯 Why this pattern is perfect for you

▪️ Ultra accessible for discovering slipped stitches

▪️ Knit in one piece , seamless

▪️ Spectacular graphic effect, but very simple technique

▪️ Low film stock → a perfect project to use up leftover footage

▪️ Pattern available in FR + EN

▪️ Ideal for a quick project, an impromptu gift, or a fun knitting project.

💛 Why we love it

Because it offers strong graphics with minimal effort.
Because it knits up quickly, it's soft, and it never requires managing multiple yarns at the same time.
Because it makes you want to knit a second one, then a third , in other color palettes.

In short: Nartelle is the bandana that makes you happy.

🎁 A great gift idea (and a project we love to repeat over and over)

▪️ Perfect with leftover mohair/merino wool

▪️ Ideal for a small, handmade, quick and customizable gift

▪️ Suitable for all seasons

▪️ A "one per evening" project for knitters in a hurry or inspired by the times

🔍 Model presentation

A simple and modern mosaic bandana

Nartelle is a quick knitting project that uses the mosaic stitch to create an elegant grid. The slipped stitches make the graphic effect accessible to everyone, without any need to manage multiple strands of yarn.

This is an excellent introduction to mosaic patterns , ideal if you are looking for an easy knit , a mosaic bandana , or a quick-to-knit accessory .

🧶 Principle of the work

▪️ One-piece knitting

▪️ Construction from the wide edge towards the point

▪️ Regular decreases for the triangular shape

▪️ Nartelle stitch: slipped stitches + two colors

▪️ Never two wires at the same time → simple and accessible graphical result

🧵 Required materials

▪️ Needles: 6 mm – circular 80 cm

▪️ 2 marker rings

▪️ Wools used:

Mohair Silk – Copenhagen Fibers (Lace)

▪️ 75% Mohair, 25% Silk – 25 g / 200 m

▪️ 2 colors: 9 g per color (~72 m)

Merino Light – Copenhagen Fibers (Fine)

▪️ 100% Merino wool – 50 g / 235 m

▪️ 2 colors: 15 g per color (~72 m)

📏 Sample

13 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm , 6 mm needles, in Nartelle stitch

🧰 Techniques used

▪️ Knit stitch, purl stitch

▪️ Decreases: 2 stitches together , slip stitch , slip stitch over, reverse stockinette stitch

▪️ Tubular folding

▪️ Slip one stitch yarn in front / yarn behind

▪️ Reading a mosaic pattern (Nartelle pattern)

🌈 How to wear your bandana?

▪️ Around the neck

▪️ As a headband in the hair

▪️ On the wrist

▪️ Attached to a bag

▪️ As a decorative textile touch

Versatile, lightweight, always stylish.

🧵 For a quick, graphic and accessible project

If you are looking for a small knitting project , an easy bandana , or a simple mosaic pattern , Nartelle is the perfect pattern for a quick and enjoyable knit, suitable for all levels.

💬 Ready to begin?

Choose your two favorite colors, download the pattern, and enjoy a 100% fun knitting moment .
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