Festive Dog Hat And Bandana Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Gift your pup a festive outfit this Christmas with Nicola valiji's simple knitted hat and bandana patterns.

Nicola Valiji has created a fabulously festive ensemble for your pooch, which we just know is going to melt some hearts on Christmas day – little Ralph here certainly melted ours at the photoshoot! The hat is complete with ear holes for a comfortable fit, and you can easily extend the length of the yellow ties on the neck scarf for bigger dogs by working a few more rows either end. Let the tail wagging ensue!

Sizing

Hat: to fit a 30-35cm dog’s head. 32cm circumference at ear holes, 30cm length (not incl. pom-pom)
Bandana triangle: 18cm width, 16cm depth
Bandana tie: 48cm long

What you need

Yarn, DK: red, green, yellow, white, blush pink, variegated
Needles: 3.75mm
Pom-pom makers, medium and small
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed knitting this pooch collection, make Nicola's cat toy bundle next.

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