Basketweave Bow Tie Bandana Crochet Free Pattern

Introduction

This basketweave bow tie bandana is a cozy, hygge-inspired accessory made for large dogs who deserve a little extra style on their daily walks. The white rectangle is worked in basketweave stitch, which gives it a soft, raised woven texture that looks impressive but is built from just two simple stitches. A crisp black bow appliqué at the center front adds a playful, dapper touch. It slips easily over your dog's collar, so there are no ties to fuss with and nothing to come loose mid-walk. It's a beginner-friendly project that works up quickly and makes a wonderful gift for a big pup in your life.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic yarn — approximately 150 yards white and 30 yards black.
• Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional, for marking the first stitch of a row).
• Finished size: Bandana rectangle 14 inches wide x 8 inches tall; bow 4 inches wide x 2 inches tall.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• dc — double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the last two loops.
• FPdc — front post double crochet: work a double crochet around the post of the stitch below, inserting the hook from front to back so the stitch pops forward.
• BPdc — back post double crochet: work a double crochet around the post of the stitch below, inserting the hook from back to front so the stitch recedes.
• sts — stitches.

Gauge

12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in the basketweave pattern. To check, crochet a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• The turning chain of 2 does not count as a stitch in the basketweave rows — work your first post stitch around the first actual stitch of the row below so your stitch count stays at 40.
• Keep your front and back post stitches consistent: the blocks should alternate every 4 stitches, and each row shifts the blocks so the woven grid appears.
• Work the collar sleeve slightly looser than the bandana body so the collar slides through easily.
• Pin the bow in place before sewing so you can center it perfectly on the front.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bandana (White)

Row 1: Ch 43. Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across (40 dc). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. [FPdc around next 4 sts, BPdc around next 4 sts] 5 times. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 3: Ch 2. [BPdc around next 4 sts, FPdc around next 4 sts] 5 times. Turn. (40 sts)

Rows 4–25: Repeat Rows 2–3 eleven times, ending on a Row 3 repeat. (40 sts)

Fasten off.

Bow (Black)

Center band: Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (8 sc). Turn.

Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. (8 sc)

Fasten off.

Bow loops (make 2): Ch 13. Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across (10 dc). Turn.

Rows 2–4: Ch 2, dc in each dc across. (10 dc)

Fasten off. Repeat for the second loop.

Collar Opening (White)

Row 1: With white, join yarn at the top right corner of the bandana. Ch 1, sc evenly along the top edge (40 sc). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. (40 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. (40 sc)

Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Fold each bow loop in half lengthwise and pinch the center. Wrap the center band around both loops and sew it securely in place. Sew the finished bow to the center front of the bandana. Fold the top single-crochet edge over to form a tube, then sew the short ends closed, leaving about 2 inches open at each end for the collar to slide through. Weave in all ends with your tapestry needle. Block the bandana lightly by misting it with water and pinning it flat to shape; let it dry completely before use.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the black bow for a color that matches your dog's collar for a coordinated look.
• Add a second sc row to the collar sleeve if your dog wears a wider collar.
• Use a contrasting border of sc around the entire bandana edge for a finished, polished look.