the “Lucky” Bandana!
The Lucky Bandana is our take on a classic accessory that's been worn and loved for generations. Knit from a single skein, it features delicate eyelets, a graceful picot edge, and a classic triangular shape that's equally at home in cool cotton for summer or cozy wool for fall.
Tie it over your hair, knot it at your neck, or knit a matching one for a loved one—or even your pet. A quick, satisfying project with timeless appeal, the Lucky Bandana is one you'll enjoy wearing through spring, summer, and fall!
Pattern Features
One-skein project
Top-down triangular construction
Fingering-weight yarn
Wear as a headscarf or neckerchief
Includes video tutorial for the picot bind-off
Some pieces never go out of style.
For generations, a simple bandana has been tied over curled hair, knotted around a neck, tucked into a back pocket, and thrown on before hitting the road. It's practical, a little rebellious, and one of those accessories that somehow always feels right.
The Lucky Bandana is our take on that everyday classic!
Knit from less than one skein of fingering-weight yarn, it features delicate eyelet bands, a sweet picot edge, and a timeless triangular shape that's just as at home in cool cotton for sunny days as it is in cozy wool when the weather turns.
One Pattern, Endless Possibilities
One of our favorite things about the Lucky Bandana is how much personality comes from simply changing the yarn.
Our first sample was knit in lightweight cotton for warm summer afternoons. Then we cast on another in wool using leftover sock yarn scraps, and it became something completely different. Same pattern. Same stitches. A whole new look.
That's the kind of project we love most—the one that makes you start thinking about the next color before you've even woven in the ends, and gives you more value in the pattern knowing you can make it more than once.
Small Project, Big Style
The top-down construction with a garter tab cast on, eyelets and picot edge to add just enough vintage charm to make it feel special. We've even included a quick video tutorial for the picot bind-off.
Wear It Your Way
Tie it over your hair, knot it at your neck, wrap one around your ponytail, or make a matching version for someone you love—even your four-legged sidekick.
Like your favorite worn-in leather jacket or that perfect swipe of red lipstick, some accessories become part of your story. We hope the Lucky Bandana is one of them.
xoxo,
The Poison Grrls Team
🎙️ Pattern Spotlight! the “Boardwalk” Blouse
The “Boardwalk” Blouse
Summer has a way of making us slow down.
Long evenings. Weekend road trips. Ice cream after dinner. A stroll down the boardwalk, a classic car show, or your favorite local farmers market. It's the season for easy outfits and projects you can take anywhere.
That's exactly why we're shining a spotlight on the Boardwalk Blouse this month! ☀️
Designed with timeless vintage style in mind, it's the kind of piece you'll reach for year after year. Dress it up with a circle skirt, pair it with your favorite jeans, or throw it on for a day spent wandering antique shops. However you wear it, the Boardwalk Blouse feels right at home.
❤️ Why We Love It
The Boardwalk Blouse was designed to be more than just another summer top.
We wanted a blouse that captures the charm of vintage knitwear while still being comfortable, wearable, and approachable for modern knitters… and beginners! It's polished enough for a night out, comfortable enough for everyday wear, and versatile enough to become a true wardrobe staple. We recommend this pattern to those new to garment knitting, and many of our loyal knitters started here with this pattern.
☀️ Made for Summer
Whether you're knitting on the porch, packing a project for vacation, or enjoying an evening on the patio, the Boardwalk Blouse is made for the season.
✨ Lightweight and comfortable
🧶 A satisfying project you'll enjoy every step of the way
👗 Easy to dress up or down
🚗 Perfect for weekend adventures and summer road trips
✨ Our Favorite Details
It's the little details that make a handmade garment feel special.
📍 A flattering vintage-inspired silhouette
📍 Thoughtfully placed shaping for a beautiful fit, knit as one cap sleeve and a defined waist
📍 Clean finishing techniques for a polished look; adjust the neck line to your preferred width to flatter your neckline best
📍 Comprehensive instructions with clear guidance to help you knit confidently
👠 Style It Your Way
One blouse. Endless vintage outfits.
❤️ Pair it with high-waisted shorts or jeans for an effortless everyday look.
🖤 Tuck it into a full circle skirt for classic 1950s style.
🤍 Layer it under your favorite cardigan when cooler evenings roll in.
🩷 Make it striped or solid, your choice.
However you wear it, the Boardwalk Blouse was designed to become one of those handmade pieces you'll keep reaching for.
🧵 Ready to Cast On?
If you're looking for your next summer knit, we'd love for the Boardwalk Blouse to be part of your handmade wardrobe.
Inspired by classic 1950s silhouettes, the “Boardwalk” Blouse is a versatile vintage-inspired knit designed to move easily from casual daytime looks to elegant evening styling.
Knit it in playful colors for an effortless summer feel, or choose something more sultry and refined for nights out and polished layering.
The customizable neckline allows you to create either a soft boat neck or a dramatic slash neck, giving the finished piece distinctly different moods depending on your styling.
One of our most popular patterns for knitters beginning their first garments, with approachable construction and a polished finished result.
💌 Share Your Project
Finished a Poison Grrls pattern? We'd love to see it!
Share your photos, tell us about your yarn choice, and help inspire fellow knitters by showing how you made the pattern your own.
As a thank-you, you'll receive 15% off your next Poison Grrls pattern purchase, and your project could be featured on our website, Instagram, or in a future 🎙️ Pattern Spotlight newsletter.
XOXO,
The Poison Grrls Team 💋
Built Not Bought: Introducing the Poison Grrls Capsule Collection
We design pieces you come back to — the sweater you grab without thinking, the blouse that works with jeans and lipstick, the cardigan that earns its place in your closet.
The Poison Grrls Capsule Collection was built with that exact goal in mind:
a tight lineup of garments that work together, wear well, and don’t fall apart after the novelty wears off.
No filler. No trend chasing. Just good bones.
🖤 The shapes that flatter effortlessly
Cute cropped lengths, soft waist shaping, and details that sit just right.
💋 The silhouettes with retro flair
Nods to ’50s–’80s style without feeling costumey.
✨ The patterns that pair well together
You can knit your own mini knit-wardrobe from this capsule — sweaters, tops, and layers that mix, match, and make everyday outfits feel special.
🎀 The fan favorites
Because you deserve the hits! The patterns you’ve loved the most, polished and brought together in one spot.
Curating this collection reminded me why I started Poison Grrls in the first place: to give makers clothes that feel like art, attitude, and style all rolled into one.
What “Capsule” Means Here
This isn’t about minimalism or rules.
It’s about intention.
Each design in this collection was chosen because it:
Holds its shape
Styles easily with real wardrobes
Feels good on the body
Still looks right a few years from now
These are garments you can build outfits around — not knits that live in a drawer.
The Collection
The capsule includes nine garment patterns, balanced between blouses, sweaters, and outer layers:
Jailbird Blouse
Wildflowers Blouse
Frenchy Blouse
Lightweight, wearable layers with personality — easy to dress up or down.
Chelsea Morning V-Neck
Blondie Cardigan
Beauty School
Core wardrobe pieces designed to layer, style, and repeat.
Sheena Blouse
Soundtrack Cardigan
Sweetheart Bomber
Statement knits with structure and attitude — the pieces that pull an outfit together.
Each pattern is presented in its original gauge, because that’s where the silhouette really sings. If you own another gauge version, it still belongs in your wardrobe — the point is the piece, not the rules.
Built, Not Bought
Fast fashion teaches us to replace instead of repair, discard instead of invest.
Handmade garments are different. They take time. They ask for care. They’re meant to last.
This collection is about building a wardrobe — stitch by stitch — with pieces that feel like you.
That’s the philosophy behind the Built Not Bought Knit Along, where knitters are invited to choose one pattern from the capsule and make it their own. No pressure, no pace policing — just a shared commitment to making something worth wearing.
Where to Start
If you’re new to the collection, start with the piece you can already picture yourself wearing.
Ask yourself:
What do I reach for most?
What’s missing from my closet?
What would I actually wear next month?
That’s your pattern.
You don’t need to knit them all. You just need the right one.
The Poison Grrls Capsule Collection is available now, and if you’d like to knit alongside others this winter, you can join the Built Not Bought Knit Along for extra encouragement, check-ins, and motivation.
Because the best clothes aren’t impulse buys.
They’re built.