The Awesome Pawesome Puppy Bandanna

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I’m so excited to be sharing my first free blog pattern with you all! I love this pattern because of the many different possibilities you can come up with between buttons and color combinations.

Even if you don’t have a puppy, you could make a baby bandanna bib for your favorite toddler!

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What you will need:

• Less than 2 oz of your favorite acrylic yarn. I used Red Hart Super Saver in Topaz for this pattern. You can also substitute acrylic for another yarn type. I have also used Bernat Baby Velvet yarn! You will need to adjust the number of rows when changing the weight of yarn.

• I/9 (5.5mm) Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

Scissors. Below is a link to my current favorite pair on Amazon.

Button sized 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inches. I purchased these buttons from Hobby Lobby. I love finding buttons at Joann Fabrics, Michaels, AC Moore’s and online! There are so many cute ones out there!

Important notes for this pattern:

• This pattern is flexible and can be adjusted to fit your puppy!
Use a larger weight of yarn or add more rows!

• This pattern is similar to a granny square and uses clusters of 3 double crochets.

• Crochet the “ch 3” at the beginning of each round loosely. This ch is equal to a dc.

• You may notice your bandanna start to curve, this is normal!
Loosen your tension if it causes any issues.

Finished Size:

• This will vary depending on how large you puppy is! My sweet Leo is 50 pounds and has a lot of fur around his neck. This pattern is designed for his neck size which is 16-17 inches around.

• This pattern is easy to adapt to customize for your smaller or larger dog or even to use as a bandanna on a small toddler!

My finished bandanna is 9 inches in length from the point to the top and 18 inches from end to end.

Gauge:

3 rows =4 inches across, 2.75 inches from starting ch to “point.”

Crochet Terms (US):

ch: Chain
st: Stitch
Sl St: Slip Stitch
dc: Double Crochet

*Always supervise pets and children when small pieces are involved. Buttons can become loose over time and are not intended to be chewed on.*

The Awesome Pawesome Puppy Bandanna!

Click here to get the PDF, ad-free version of this pattern in my Etsy Shop for just $1.25!

Row 1: Ch 3. Inside the furthest ch from hook dc 2.

Next, Ch 2.

Next, dc 3.
Now, you should have 2 dc clusters with your ch 2 space forming a “point” in the middle.

Pull Sl St tight to close hole.

Row 2: Ch 3 loosely, turn work.

Dc 2 into the last st from previous row.

Ch 1. [dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into the “point” ( ch 2 space) from the previous row.

Ch 1, 3 dc into space created by the ch 3 from previous row.

After row 2, you will have 4 dc clusters with a ch 2 in between as your “point.”

Row 3: Ch 3 loosely, turn work.

Dc 2 into the st from previous row.

Ch 1, dc 3 into ch 1 space from previous row.


Ch 1. [dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into the”point.”

Ch 1, 3 dc into the ch 1 space from the previous row.

Ch 1, 3 dc into ch 3 space from previous row.

After row 3, you will have 6 dc clusters with a ch 2 in between as your “point.”

Continuing:
Rows 4-10 (or desired length):

Continue like row 3, working 3dc’s in the previous row’s ch 1 spaces and working [dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] into the “point” stitch.

You will quickly see your triangle take shape!

Row 4:

Row 5:

Row 6:

Row 7:

Row 8:

Row 9:

Row 10:

Tie off leaving a long end for sewing on your button.

Now add the button of your choice!

Weave in all ends.

Add puppy!

I hope you have enjoyed this free pattern. I would love to see your finished bandannas! Tag me on instagram @thecraftyfoxcrochet.

Click here to get the PDF, ad-free version of this pattern in my Etsy Shop for just $1.25!

This post may contain affiliate links meaning I may receive a small commission from purchases made at no extra cost to you.