Description
A simple crocheted dog bandana that adds seasonal charm and can be made quickly while you relax.
Ingredients
- 140 yards worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium), cotton or cotton-acrylic blend, about 3.5 ounces (100 g)
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle for weaving in the ends
- Small sharp scissors
- Two stitch markers, optional, for marking the first and last stitch
- Tape measure
- Dog collar for checking the finished bandana fit
Instructions
- Make a foundation chain of 29 ch.
- Row 1: Work 1 hdc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. You will have 28 hdc.
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across. You will still have 28 hdc.
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 hdc in the first stitch, skip the next stitch, then work 1 hdc in each remaining stitch across. You will have 27 hdc.
- Rows 4 through 28: Ch 1, turn. Skip the first stitch, then work 1 hdc in each stitch across. Each row decreases by one stitch.
- Row 29: Ch 1, turn. Skip the first stitch, then work 1 hdc in the last remaining stitch. You will have 1 hdc.
- Fasten off with a 6-inch (15 cm) tail and weave in the ends.
Notes
Always supervise a dog wearing any handmade accessory. This bandana works best as a small seasonal accent rather than an all-day garment.
- Cook Time: 120 minutes