This free crochet bobble kerchief pattern by Pattern Paradise is a lovely vintage-style accessory for your furry friend! Featuring a charming bobble stitch design, this bandana is perfect for dogs who love a bit of extra texture and style on their walks.

Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: Approximately 17” wide x 11″ long
Supplies: 

• DK/Sport weight yarn – I used I used Cascade Ultra Pima Yarn
• Size 4.0 mm (US G) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 18 dc x 9 rows = 4″

Abbreviations: 

ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
sc= single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
YO = yarn over

Special Stitch: Bobble Stitch – click HERE for tutorial

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Special Instructions:

• Weave ends as you work
• Ch1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch
• Ch3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet
• Stitch count is in ( ) at end of row
• Complete instructions in [ ] as a set as indicated

Bobble Kerchief – Instructions

Row 1: Ch7, sl st to first ch to form a loop, ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 4dc, ch3, 5dc in center of loop. (10 dc + ch3 corner)

Row 2: Ch1, turn, 2sc in same st, Bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts, Bobble in last st, [sc, Bobble, sc] in corner, Bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts, Bobble in next st, 2sc in last st. (5 Bobbles + 10 sc)

Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc in same st, 2dc in next st, dc in each st to corner Bobble, [2dc, ch3, 2dc] in corner Bobble, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2dc in last 2 sts. (22 dc + corner)

Row 4: Ch3, turn, dc in same st, [ch1, skip 1, dc in next st] repeat to corner, [2dc, ch3 2dc] in corner, [dc, ch1, skip 1] repeat to last 2 sts, ch1, skip 1, 2dc in last st. (9 dc + 10 ch1 spaces + corner)

Row 5: Ch3, turn, dc in same st, 2dc in next st, dc in each st and ch1 space to corner, [2dc, ch3, 2dc] in corner, dc in each st and ch1 space to last 2, 2dc in last 2 sts. (36 dc + corner)

 Row 6: Ch1, turn, sc in same st, Bobble in next st, [sc in next 2 sts, Bobble in next st] repeat to last st before corner, sc in last st before corner, [sc, Bobble, sc] in corner, sc in next st, [Bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts] repeat to last 2 sts, Bobble in next st, sc in last st. (13 Bobbles + 26 sc)

Rows 7 to 18: Repeat Rows 3 to 6, three times.

Top Border and Ties: turn to work across top of kerchief, sc evenly across top so that edge lays flat, ch51, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st across sc, ch51, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook. Fasten off.

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