Beginner Dog Sweater
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A customizable dog sweater pattern 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 half double crochet 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.
- 25 g / 0.88 oz (for Maltese size)
Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers
Hook(s)
- 16 hdc 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
- hdc = double crochet
- hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together
- st = stitch
- slst = slip stitch
- slst blo = slip stitch back loop only
- sts = stitches
- 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.
