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DOG BANDANA

Never lose sight of your furry pal with Eleonora Tully’s eye-catching bandana

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The latest in canine chic, this bright bandana will ensure your furry friend stands out from the pack. Why not make several in different shades to match your outfits!

NOTES

Bandana is worked in increasing rows from the point up.

A rib is worked from the top of the Bandana for the collar to sit in.

DOG BANDANA

Using a 4.5mm hook and Yarn A, ch2.

Row 1 (RS) 3dc in second ch from hook, turn. [3 sts]

Row 2 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 2dc in first st, dc in next st, 2dc in final st, turn. [5 sts]

Row 3 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in each st to final st, 2dc in final st, turn. [7 sts]

Rows 4-19 As Row 3. [39 sts]

Rows 20-28 Ch1, dc in bl of each st across, turn. Fold straight section so that the top of Row 28 is in line with the unused loops from Row 19. This should leave enough space for the collar to slide through; if not, continue to repeat Row 3 until you reach desired size.

Ss the unused loops from Row 19 with the final row of sts to join.

Do not fasten off.

EDGING

With RS facing dc evenly around Bandana working 1dc into each st and row end and 3dc into the point of the Bandana.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

FLOWERS MAKE 4

Using a 3.5mm hook and Yarn B, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop, ss to beg dc to join. [6 sts]

Fasten off and join Yarn C into any st.

Round 2 (RS) Ch1 (counts as dc), (htr, tr, htr, dc, ss) in same st, (ss, dc, htr, tr, htr, dc, ss) in each st around, ss into st at base of beg ch-1.

Fasten off and use the tails to join the Flowers onto the Bandana.

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 ??  ?? The bandana’s flower embellishm­ents are worked in just two quick and easy rounds
The bandana’s flower embellishm­ents are worked in just two quick and easy rounds
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At the last row, fold the edge over and make a channel for the dog’s collar to slide into

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