Alpine Dog Sweater
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A customizable dog sweater with raised alpine stitch texture that adjusts to any size. Made-to-measure design with leg openings and fitted back. Start at the neckline with ribbed texture, work the body in alpine stitch (alternating fpdc, dc, and sc rows) with leg openings, continue on the chest area, and finish by shaping the back. Pattern includes detailed fitting instructions and adjustment guidance for your dog's specific measurements.
Drops Flora, 65% wool, 35% alpaca, yarn group A, sport weight, color 25 (caramel);
You can use any yarn weight or fiber type for this pattern. Choose what works best for your dog's needs (washability, warmth, etc.) and adjust your hook size to match your yarn.
- 35 g / 1.23 oz (for Maltese size)
Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers
Hook(s)
- 18 sts sts x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)
You do not need to match this gauge. Since this is a made-to-measure pattern, you'll adjust the sizing based on your dog's measurements regardless of gauge.
You'll use these measurements to customize the sweater as you work through the pattern.
- Neck circumference (measure where a collar would sit)
- Chest circumference (widest part around ribcage)
- Length from base of neck to a few cm before tail
- Distance between front legs
- Front leg circumference
This is a made-to-measure pattern—measurements will vary based on your dog's size.
- ch = chain
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- st = stitch
- slst = slip stitch
- sts = stitches
Alpine Stitch
Leave a long tail (you will use it to close the gap at the bottom of the first and last stitch of this round), then ch 42.
- Round 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, dc into the 3rd ch from the hook and across. Without twisting your work, slst to the 1st dc of the round to join. (40)
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc around. Slst to the 1st sc of the round to join. (40)
- Round 3: Ch 2, sk the first sc, fpdc (in 1st round of dcs here and around), dc into the next sc. *Sk the next sc, fpdc around the 2nd next dc from two rounds below, then dc into the next sc. Repeat from * around. Slst to the 1st fpdc of the round to join. (20 fpdc, 20 dc)
- Round 4: Ch 1, sc around. Slst to the 1st sc of the round to join. (40)
- Round 5: Ch 2, dc in 1st st, sk the next sc, fpdc around the 2nd dc from two rounds below. *Dc into the next sc, sk 1 sc, fpdc around the next dc from two rounds below. Repeat from * around. Slst to the 1st dc of the round to join. (20 fpdc, 20 dc)
Repeat rounds 2 - 5.
- This pattern includes a full video tutorial linked on the front page for steps that are easier to show than tell.
- The sample shown is sized for a Maltese.
- The sweater is worked from neck to tail in joined rounds. You'll create the neckline, work the body with leg openings, continue on the chest, and finish by narrowing the back section.
- Ch 2 doesn't count as a stitch.
