Does your dog have swag? The word swag actually has a few different meanings. This crochet dog bandana pattern was inspired by the popular slang use of the term swag. Cambridge English Dictionary defines swag as, “a fashionable and confident appearance or way of behaving.” It’s just too perfect for a crochet dog bandana pattern - especially since the word “swag” has the word “wag” in it! Rest assured, you’ll have the hippest hound on the block when you make this funny crochet dog bandana pattern.

This is an easy crochet pattern that uses only single crochet stitches. If you are comfortable changing colors, working in the front loops only, and working in the back loops only, then you should have no problem with this crochet dog bandana pattern. You only need small amounts of each of the three colors of yarn, so feel free to raid your scraps stash!

Originally designed by Nine Inspired, this design found a new home with Littlejohn’s Yarn in 2025.