The Ocelot Bandana is indirectly inspired by the character Revolver Ocelot from the video game series Metal Gear Solid. I’ve had the idea of a triangular cowl rolling around in my head for several months and I envisioned it in a dark rusty red. I casually mentioned this detail to my husband and he noted the fact that one of my favorite game characters always wears a red scarf. While this design doesn’t look like any of Ocelot’s scarves, it has a Western appeal that reminds me of him. I can imagine wearing it on the range with my cowboy boots doing a little target practice with my own revolver.

This cowl features short-row shaping for a better fit and to create a little flair where it buttons down. I used German short rows, but you can use whatever method you are most comfortable with. Other techniques involved include provisional cast on, button holes, I-cord bind off, and attached I-cord.

Needles: US size 10 (6.0 mm), 32” (81 cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (Worsted weight; 100% Superwash Merino; 210 yd/192 m, 3.53 oz/100 g). 1 hank in Marte.

Yardage: 190 yd (174 m)

Gauge: 4” (10 cm) =
24 sts/23 rows in Herringbone stitch pattern
16 sts/22 rows in Stockinette

Notions: 4 3/4” buttons

Measurements: The scarf has a unique curved shape, but is approximately 28” long total.

The pattern has been tech edited and tested. Special thanks to kaisukka and bookette for test knitting.