Most dog sweater patterns come in small, medium, and large. Your dog? Probably doesn't fit any of those perfectly.
The Cowl Neck Dog Sweater is made-to-measure. You take your dog's measurements once, then adjust the sizing as you work. The result is a sweater that actually fits your dog—not someone's idea of what a "medium" dog should measure.
Made-to-measure means better fit
You measure your dog's neck, chest, length, leg spacing, and leg circumference. Then you use those numbers to customize the sweater as you crochet.
Need more room in the chest? Work more increases. Short-bodied dog? Stop adding length sooner. Stocky legs? Adjust the leg opening size.
You try the sweater on your dog as you work. If something doesn't fit right, you catch it immediately and adjust. No frogging an entire sweater because you guessed wrong on the size.
The cowl neck is comfortable
Regular dog sweater necklines can be tight and restrictive. The cowl neck is loose, draped, and doesn't pull on your dog's throat when they move.
It's also easy to get on and off—no struggling to pull a tight neckline over your dog's head. The cowl just slides on.
And honestly? It looks good. Not just functional, actually stylish.
Extended single crochet works well for dogs
The sweater body uses extended single crochet, which creates stretchy, comfortable fabric. It's not stiff like regular single crochet can be, but it's not too loose either. The ribbed edges (at the bottom and around the legs) add structure and help the sweater stay in place without riding up or twisting.
Works for any size dog
This pattern scales. Chihuahua to Great Dane, it adjusts to fit. The construction stays the same—you just customize the measurements.
You can also use any yarn weight. Want a lightweight sweater? Use cotton or acrylic. Need serious warmth? Use wool. The pattern adapts.
Pattern and full video tutorial available now, available below!
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