Free Pattern for Dog Sweater

Shelle · Free Pattern for Dog Sweater

Dog Sweater Crochet Pattern
with Suede Trim

very easy!

Easy to wear - slip over dog's head and button tummy strap. No leg holes!

Skill Level: Easy
Size: Large (can be made smaller by using a size H hook and sport-weight yarn)

Materials: Red Heart 4ply worsted weight yarn approx. 8 oz.
Lion Brand Suede yarn for trim.
Size K crochet hook
One large button (1" or larger)
Large eye yarn needle

Abbreviations: beg=beginning ch=chain dc=double crochet dec=decrease ea=each hk=hook lp(s)=loop(s) rep=repeat sc=single crochet sl st=slip stitch tog=together

Ribbed Neckband:

Row 1: Ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (22 sc made)

Rows 2 - 50: Sc in ea sc in back lps only, ch 1, turn. At end of last row, do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn. Leaving hk in last lp worked, match last row worked to beg row, and join neckband tog with sl st as follows: Insert hk into back lp of 1st sc and 1st free lp of beg ch, pull up lp, and pull through both lps on hk (sl st made). Rep across row to close neckband seam. Do not fasten off. Ch 2.

Sweater:

Row 1: Working in ends of sc rows, work 48 dc evenly around neckband, leaving remaining sc rows un-worked, ch 2, turn.

Rows 2 - 22: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn. (Add rows here, if needed for length)

Next row: Dec over first 2 dc, dc in ea dc to last 2 dc, dec over last 2 dc, ch 2, turn.

Next row: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn.

Rep last two rows twice, fasten off.

Tummy Strap:

Row 1: Lay sweater on flat surface with open side up. Attach yarn on side nearest you in end of 15th dc row down from neckband . Working in ends of dc rows, ch 2, work 13 dc evenly across side edge, ch 2, turn.

Rows 2 - 20: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn.

Next row: Dc in ea of first 5 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in ea of last 5 dc, ch 2, turn. (1st buttonhole made)

Next row: Dc in ea dc and in ch-1-sp, ch 2, turn.

Next 2 rows: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn.

Next row: Dc in ea of first 5 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in ea of last 5 dc, ch 2, turn. (2nd buttonhole made)

Last row: Dc in ea dc and in ch-1-sp. Fasten off.

Work one row trim with suede around entire sweater, including the un-worked sts on neckband. Fasten off.

Button:

Sew button to center of back, approx. 15th dc rows down from neckband. Can be sewn with needle and thread, or yarn needle and yarn.

Note: Might be useful to try sweater on your dog as you go, adding sts and/or rows where needed.

Designed by Shelle Hendrix Cain Rushville, In
Please feel free to share and/or post this pattern. Credit to the designer is greatly appreciated. http://crochetcabin.bravehost.com

Kahud48

Awwwww, that is so sweet,
Thanks for sharing this cute doggie sweater pattern with us Shelle.
It's very nice

looks so cute on the pooch

Shelle

Thank you Kathy. Cooler weather is coming up. My dogs love to wear sweaters & ponchos. They have a whole wardrobe! lol
I look forward to seeing more free patterns in this thread! Come on gals, don't be shy!

jchllm

I can't wait to try this! I have a Chihuahua mix that starts to shiver at the first sign of cold weather!!

Princsstrish

There are lots of patterns out there for doggie sweaters, both knit and crochet. This is an easy one. There is one out there that is almost like this but without the ribbed neck.

Ones that don't have armholes are the best cuz it can be so darn hard to get their squirmy legs in the holes! Belly bands are the way to go!

Thanks for sharing.

coolhckeymom

Thank you for sharing, my SIL has a rescue dog that could really use a sweater for the cold Wisconsin winters

mythunderbird

i think i will make my cat shadow one, he gets cold easy and that would help him stay warm thanks for sharing \

Monique39

the doggie sweater is soooo cute.. BUT the doggie is tooooooooooo!!