10 Inspiring Bamboo Yarn Crochet Patterns

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Bamboo yarn is soft, breathable, lightweight, thermoregulating, hypoallergenic and has beautiful drape making it the perfect fibre for clothing items and home decor. If you’ve just started out on your bamboo journey and you’re not sure what eco friendly crochet ideas to start with then here is a list of bamboo yarn crochet patterns to help you get inspired.

A grid of four photos of crochet patterns suitable for bamboo yarn. From top left to bottom right: a mustard bandana, a teal raglan sweater, a heart patterned blanket, teal and pink round face scrubbies.

Is Bamboo Yarn Sustainable?

So you’ve heard that there is a debate whether bamboo yarn is actually sustainable or not. I hear you. I’ve done all the research for you so that you don’t have to worry. Head to my blog post all about if bamboo yarn is eco friendly to read the in depth version.

The short answer is most bamboo yarns are not actually eco friendly because of how they have been processed. There are just a few bamboo yarns out there that are truly sustainable. So before we get to the bamboo yarn crochet patterns, here is a short list of where you can buy bamboo yarn that is processed differently and is actually eco friendly.

Truly Sustainable Bamboo Yarns

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Bamboo Yarn Crochet Patterns

Heart Baby Blanket - Cotton and Wool Crochet

A baby blanket is one of the most perfect crochet patterns for bamboo yarn as it needs to be soft, breathable, lightweight yet warm and hypoallergenic.

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In Bloom Ruana Shawl - Made by Gootie

Make yourself a beautiful shawl for those summer nights. The yarn will create the perfect drape and it will be super light and soft.

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Climbing Stairs Scarf - Crochetlovemelbourne

This scarf crochet pattern is on my list to make with bamboo yarn. I can see it becoming a wardrobe staple in my minimalist closet. Made with front post and back post stitches to create a wavy ripple pattern.

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Spider Face Scrubbies - byGoldenberry

Looking for a smaller, quicker project? Face scrubbies designed for removing makeup are suited perfectly to this type of yarn. It would mean they are extra gentle around the eye area whilst also being anti-bacterial.

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Hibiscus Dress - Mon Petit Violon

A cute little summer dress for your daughter, niece or grandchild. Make sure to make this in bamboo yarn to keep it extra comfy. Available in 0-6months all the way up to 8 years.

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Lace Summer Crochet Top - Zamiguz

A lacey summer top bamboo yarn crochet pattern available in nine different sizes with options to adjust the length however you please. You can either make it how it is pictured, as a beach cover up or as a crop top.

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Scorpio Raglan - Crochet Highway

If you’re heading into winter, a sweater made in bamboo will keep you toasty with its thermoregulating properties. This raglan is reversible, offers 2 style options and has instructions for 11 different sizes.

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Eyelet Bandana - Torreya Treasures

Create a soft a luxurious bandana to wear everyday or on days out in the sun. It’s beginner friendly with many photos to help you along. Bandanas can be worn in various ways to suit a range of outfits.

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Limelle Cushion - Exquisite Crochet UK

A soft, squishy cushion would be a great first bamboo yarn crochet pattern. This particular pattern uses Tunisian crochet to create this stunning geometric style.

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Frog Lovey Crochet Pattern - Cuddly Stitches Craft

If you like amigurumi crochet then this is a great project to get you going with bamboo yarn. This frog lovey will end up being extra soft and cuddly. Just how it’s intended.

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Tina Rinaudo

Tina is a passionate zero waster and crocheter who aims to live and crochet as sustainably as possible. She has been crocheting since 2016 and specialises in using sustainable yarns to design zero waste crochet patterns to make easy swaps for yourselves and your homes. She has been featured in Happily Hooked Magazine, PatternCenter.com and many other websites for her eco friendly crochet patterns.

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