I have been dreaming about designing a statement festival set for ages. Something that captures that effortless 1970s resort vibe while still being totally wearable. When I finally sat down to create this boho striped crochet bandeau and fringe pants set, I knew exactly what I wanted: dramatic fringe, earthy tones that work together seamlessly, and that gorgeous ripple texture that makes people stop and stare.
The design process was all about balance. I wanted the stripe sequence to flow naturally across both pieces so they look like a cohesive outfit rather than two separate items thrown together. I played with five earthy colors until I found the perfect combination of cream, black, sage green, tan, and chocolate brown. The scalloped wave texture ties everything together beautifully.
I am SO pleased with how this turned out! The fringe on the pants moves like a dream, the bandeau fits snugly without feeling restrictive, and the whole set gives major vintage boho goddess energy. If you have been looking for a show-stopping crochet project that will have everyone asking where you got it, this is the one.
Why This Crochet Set Stands Out
This two-piece crochet set combines a strapless bandeau top with a pair of wide-leg fringe pants. Both pieces feature a ripple shell stitch that creates those beautiful scalloped waves you see running horizontally across the fabric. The five-color stripe sequence repeats throughout, giving the set a cohesive, intentional look.
The bandeau includes a sweet center-front bow detail that adds a feminine touch. The pants feature a stretchy ribbed waistband worked in black with a cream drawstring, plus dramatic multi-strand fringe running down both side seams from hip to hem. This fringe creates incredible movement when you walk.
Think festival season, beach vacations, or summer parties where you want to make an entrance. This set delivers.
Skill Level and Time Investment
I would classify this crochet pattern as intermediate to advanced. The ripple shell stitch requires careful counting to keep your waves aligned across all those color changes. You will also be shaping the pants with increases, working cup shaping on the bandeau, and attaching lots of fringe at the end.
If you are comfortable with shell stitches, changing colors cleanly, and reading stitch counts, you will absolutely succeed with this pattern. Take your time and trust the process.
Estimated Time:
This is definitely a project to savor rather than rush. Put on a good podcast series and enjoy the journey.
Finished Measurements
Bandeau Top:
Pants:
Size customization tips are included at the end of the pattern if you need to adjust.
Materials You Will Need
Yarn:
You will need DK weight yarn (CYCA 3 / Light) in five colors. Cotton or cotton-blend yarns work best for drape and stitch definition.
Yarn Suggestions:
Hooks:
Notions:
Gauge
Getting gauge right is critical for proper fit. With your US G-6 / 4.0 mm hook:
Work a swatch at least 28 stitches wide and 12 rows tall. Block it before measuring. Adjust your hook size up or down as needed.
Abbreviations and Definitions
Let me walk you through every abbreviation used in this crochet tutorial:
Special Stitches Explained
Ripple Shell Stitch (RSS)
This stitch creates the gorgeous scalloped wave texture across both pieces. Here is how to work one repeat:
1. Skip 2 stitches
2. Work 5 double crochets all into the next single stitch (this is your shell)
3. Skip 2 stitches
4. Work 1 single crochet into the next stitch
5. Repeat from step 1 across
Each complete RSS repeat uses 6 stitches and creates 1 shell plus 1 single crochet anchor point. Your foundation chain needs to be a multiple of 6 stitches plus 1 additional stitch for the edge.
Back Loop Only Rib Stitch
For the waistband, you will work single crochet through the back loop only (blo) on every row. This creates a stretchy ribbed texture that hugs the waist comfortably.
Fringe Bundle
Cut 10 strands per bundle, each 16 in / 40 cm long. Fold the bundle in half, insert your hook through the fabric edge, pull the folded loop through, then pull all cut ends through that loop. Pull snug to secure.
Important Pattern Notes
Before you begin, here are some key things to remember:
1. Standard Stripe Sequence (SSS): Work colors in this repeating order: Color A (Cream), Color B (Black), Color C (Sage), Color D (Tan), Color E (Brown). This 5-row sequence repeats throughout both pieces.
2. Color Changes: Change colors at the end of each row. Work the last stitch until two loops remain, drop current yarn, pull new color through both loops, chain for turning, then turn.
3. Carrying Yarn: Do not cut yarn between single-row color changes. Carry unused yarn loosely up the side edge.
4. Turning Chain Rules: For the bandeau, the turning chain counts as the first dc in Section 1 only. For the pants, the turning chain does NOT count as a stitch. This is noted throughout.
5. Construction: The bandeau is worked flat and seamed at the back. The pants are worked as two flat panels, then seamed along the inseam and partially along the outseam.
Step by Step Crochet Pattern: Bandeau Top
Starting Chain
Using Color A and your G-6 hook, chain 97.
Foundation and Body Rows
Row 1 (Foundation Row, RS, Color A): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (sk 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch) rep across. Turn. (16 shells, 16 sc, 1 edge sc = 97 sts)
Row 2 (Color B): Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in first sc (partial shell at edge), (sc in 3rd dc of shell below, 5 dc in next sc) rep across to last shell, sc in 3rd dc of last shell, 3 dc in last sc. Turn. (97 sts)
Row 3 (Color C): Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, (sk 2, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2, sc in 3rd dc of shell) rep across, ending sc in top of tch. Turn. (97 sts)
Row 4 (Color D): Rep Row 2. (97 sts)
Row 5 (Color E): Rep Row 3. (97 sts)
Rows 6 through 15: Continue alternating Row 2 and Row 3 patterns while following the Standard Stripe Sequence (Colors A, B, C, D, E repeating). Maintain 97 sts each row.
Checkpoint: After Row 15, your bandeau body should measure approximately 6 in / 15 cm tall and 32 in / 81 cm wide when lightly blocked. You should see 3 complete stripe sequences.
Upper Edge Cup Shaping
The upper edge divides into three sections: Left Cup (stitches 1 to 48), Center Bridge (stitch 49), and Right Cup (stitches 50 to 97). Work all upper edge rows in Color A.
Row 16 (Color A, Left Cup only): Ch 1, turn. Work RSS across stitches 1 to 48 only. Stop. Turn. (48 sts)
Row 17 (Color A, Left Cup): Ch 3, turn. Work RSS to last shell position, work sc2tog over the last sc valley and the first stitch of the center bridge. Turn. (47 sts)
Row 18 (Color A, Left Cup): Ch 1, turn. RSS across. (47 sts)
Fasten off. Rejoin Color A at stitch 50 for Right Cup.
Row 16 (Color A, Right Cup): Ch 1, sc2tog over stitch 49 bridge and stitch 50, RSS across to end. Turn. (47 sts)
Row 17 (Color A, Right Cup): Ch 3, turn. RSS across. (47 sts)
Row 18 (Color A, Right Cup): Ch 1, turn. RSS across. (47 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Bottom Edge Border
With RS facing, join Color B at bottom right corner. Ch 1. Sc evenly across the entire foundation chain edge, working 97 sc across. Fasten off. This stabilizes the lower edge.
Back Seam
Fold the bandeau so short ends meet. Using your yarn needle and Color B, whipstitch the edges together through the back loops for an invisible seam. This seam sits at center back.
Bow Tie (Make 2 Pieces)
With Color A and G-6 hook, ch 19.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, (sk 2, 5 dc in next ch, sk 2, sc in next ch) rep across. (19 sts)
Rows 2 to 6: Work RSS maintaining pattern. (19 sts each row)
Fasten off. Make a second identical piece.
Hold both pieces together with RS facing out. Wrap Color A tightly around the center 5 to 6 times to gather and form the bow shape. Secure by threading yarn through the wraps and knotting. Sew bow to center front top edge of bandeau.
Step by Step Crochet Pattern: Pants
Waistband
Using your F-5 hook and Color B, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Turn. (11 sc)
Rows 2 to 115: Ch 1, turn. Sc blo across. Turn. (11 sc each row)
You will have a strip approximately 28 in / 71 cm long. Fold so short ends meet and seam together to form a ring.
Drawstring
Cut 8 strands of Color A, each 50 in / 127 cm long. Twist or braid together to form a cord. Thread through the waistband ribbing and knot ends.
Pants Body Panels (Make 2 Identical)
Each panel begins at the waistband and works downward to the hem.
Pick-up Row: Working along one long edge of the waistband tube, join Color A. Ch 1. Work 115 sc evenly across. Turn. (115 sc)
Row 1 (RS, Color A): Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, (sk 2, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2, sc in next sc) rep 19 times. (115 sts)
Row 2 (Color B): Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in first sc (half-shell), sc in 3rd dc of first shell, (5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell) rep 18 times, 3 dc in last sc. Turn. (115 sts)
Row 3 (Color C): Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, (sk 2, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2, sc in 3rd dc of shell) rep 19 times, sc in top of last dc. Turn. (115 sts)
Rows 4 and 5: Continue in SSS, alternating Row 2 and Row 3 patterns. (115 sts)
Rows 6 through 30: Continue in SSS maintaining 115 sts per row.
Checkpoint: After Row 30, your panel should measure approximately 12 in / 30 cm below the waistband and 20 in / 51 cm wide.
Increase Section (Rows 31 to 50)
Row 31 (next color in SSS): Ch 1, turn. Work an extra shell at the start and end edges to increase. (127 sts after this row)
Rows 32 to 40: Work RSS maintaining 127 sts in SSS.
Checkpoint: After Row 40, panel width should measure approximately 22 in / 56 cm.
Rows 41 to 95: Continue RSS in SSS without further increases. Maintain 127 sts each row.
Checkpoint: After Row 95, total panel length below waistband is approximately 38 in / 97 cm.
Hem Border
With Color B and G-6 hook, join at bottom corner.
Hem Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. (127 sc)
Hem Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc blo across. (127 sc)
Fasten off.
Assembling the Pants
Lay both panels with RS together.
Inseam: Whipstitch each inseam for approximately 14 in / 36 cm up from hem.
Crotch Seam: Join inseams at crotch point and reinforce.
Outseam: Leave open for fringe attachment. After fringe is attached, close the top 12 in / 30 cm of each outseam.
Fringe Attachment
For each fringe bundle, cut 10 strands of mixed colors (2 of each color), each 16 in / 40 cm long.
Attach one fringe bundle into every other RSS scallop along each outseam edge from hip to hem. You will attach approximately 22 to 26 bundles per outseam edge.
After all fringe is attached, close the upper portion of the outseam. Trim fringe ends evenly to 8 in / 20 cm below the knot.
Size Customization Tips
To increase bandeau width: Add 6 stitches (1 full RSS repeat) to the foundation chain for approximately 1.5 in / 3.75 cm additional width.
To lengthen or shorten pants: Add or subtract rows in the straight section (Rows 41 to 95). Each row adds approximately 0.4 in / 1 cm.
To widen waist: Add rows to the waistband rib strip.
To widen hip and hem: Add 6 stitches per side in the increase section.
Blocking and Finishing
Wet block all pieces before seaming. Submerge in cool water, gently press out excess, pin to measurements, and allow to air dry completely.
After assembling, weave in all ends through at least 4 to 6 stitches in two directions. Press seams gently with a cool iron over a damp cloth if needed.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on gentle cycle in cold water, or hand wash. Do not wring. Roll in a towel to remove moisture, reshape, and lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry or iron directly on the texture. Store folded to prevent stretching.
I really hope you love making this boho crochet set as much as I loved designing it! If you give this crochet pattern a try, I would absolutely love to see your finished pieces. Tag me on Instagram or share in our Facebook group so I can cheer you on!
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