Mariposa Butterfly Cat Bandana by Charlotte Gillbanks

Mariposa Butterfly Cat Bandana

Crochet
June 2022
Fully customisable to your cat's neck circumference. Size of the bandana can be altered by changing yarn weight and/or hook size and by adding extra rows.
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

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Welcome to this beginner-friendly video tutorial for our Mariposa Butterfly Cat Bandana. Thanks so much for watching and happy crocheting!

Materials:

  • Yarn of your choice (I used 2-3 weight cotton in 5 colours)
  • Crochet hook to suit your yarn (I used 3mm)
  • Smaller crochet hook for ties (optional - I used 2.5mm)
  • Darning needle
  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape (optional)

Stitches/techniques:

  • Slip knot onto hook
  • Making a chain
  • Slip stitch (Sl. st.)
  • Single crochet (SC)
  • Double crochet (DC)
  • Double crochet decrease (DC dec.)
  • Tall double crochet (Tall DC)
  • Triple crochet (TC)
  • Changing colours (optional)
  • Tying on (optional)
  • Weaving in ends

IMPORTANT: These bandanas are intended to be stylish and fun for you and your cat. For their safety, please supervise your cat at all times while they are wearing this bandana or any other item that secures around the neck, or within which claws may become entangled.