DIY Crochet Granny Bandana for Dogs — Easy Beginner-Friendly Pattern

Make a cozy, customizable accessory for your pup with this easy Crochet Granny Bandana pattern. Perfect for beginners, the bandana is worked as a triangle granny with added straps so it ties around your dog’s neck. Use one color or mix shades to match your dog’s personality — this sample uses blue and pink yarn and measures approximately 9" long (without straps) by 6" high.

Difficulty: Beginner

Materials

• Ice Yarns Atlas 100 g, 100% acrylic, 130 m — color blue and color pink (optional)
• For this sample: 21 g used
• Hook: US Size J-10 (6 mm)
• Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Substitution yarn: Any weight #5 yarn

Sizes

This sample is 9" in length (without straps) and 6" in height.

Stitch key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Sl st = Slip Stitch

Notes

• The pattern is worked as a triangle granny square with a border and straps.
• Ch 3 + ch 1 at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch + ch 1 space.
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
• You can work this pattern in one color or multiple colors as you wish.

Instructions

Using the color pink, ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc + ch 1), dc 3 into the ring, ch 1, dc 3, ch 1, dc 1. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 4 (1st dc + ch 1), dc 3 into the ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, (dc 3 + ch 2 + dc 3) into next ch space, ch 1, dc 3 into next ch 1 space, dc 3 into next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 1 into the same last ch 1 space. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 4 (1st dc + ch 1), dc 3 into the ch 1 space from previous row, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch 1 space, dc 3 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, (dc 3 + ch 2 + dc 3) into next ch space, ch 1, dc 3 into next ch 1 space, dc 3 into next ch 1 space, dc 3 in next ch 1 space, ch 1, dc 1 into the same last ch 1 space. Ch 20 (one strap), secure yarn, cut and weave in ends. Ch 2 and sl st to first stitch on opposite side (second strap), secure yarn, cut and weave in ends.

Change colors for the border (optional).

Round 1: Introduce new yarn, ch 1, sc 2 on each stitch at the base of the triangle (on each ch space), (sc 1 + ch 1 + sc 1) in corner. Skip 1 st. *[Dc 4 on top of middle dc from previous granny stitch, skip 1 st, sc 1 in ch 1 space, skip 1 st]* repeat for a total of 4 times. (Sc 1 + ch 1 + sc 1) in ch 1 space (triangle point), skip 1 st, *[dc 4 in next, skip 1 st, sc in next ch 1 space]* repeat for a total of 4 times, sc 1, ch 1 and sl st to first sc, ch 20, secure yarn and cut.

Chain 20 on the opposite side for a second strap.

Finishing

Secure yarn, weave in ends, and trim. Tie the straps around your dog's neck so the triangle sits centered on the chest. Enjoy!

Tips

• Adjust the number of rows to make the triangle larger or smaller; the sample size is given above.
• Use a soft, washable acrylic for easy care.
• If you prefer, make longer straps for larger necks or shorter straps for small dogs.