Cozy Dog Sweater Pattern

This step-by-step guide will help you create a beautiful and comfortable sweater for your dog. Ideal for beginners, the pattern features basic stitches and a lovely rolled collar, perfect for keeping your pet warm and stylish.

Materials

• Yarn: 200-300 yards of soft, medium-weight acrylic yarn in light gray (or your choice of color)
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Crochet Hook: US size H (5 mm) for adding finish details
• Measuring Tape
• Yarn Needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off

Pattern Instructions

Body

1. CO 50 stitches.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 5 rows.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) for 20 rows. This will be the main body length.
4. After 20 rows, start shaping for the back. Begin decreasing by knitting 2 stitches together at the beginning of the next 4 rows (46 stitches remaining).
5. Continue to knit even until you reach a total of 30 rows from the CO edge.

Front Legs

1. On the next row, on each side, bind off 5 stitches for the leg openings (you will now have 36 stitches).
2. Continue in stockinette stitch until reaching a total of 40 rows from the CO edge.
3. For the next row, switch to K1, P1 ribbing for 5 rows to finish the band of the body.

Neck/Collar

1. To create the rolled collar, pick up 36 stitches evenly around the neck opening.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 10 rows.
3. BO loosely.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends securely with a yarn needle.
2. Check for fit and adjust the length if needed.
3. If desired, add decorative crochet stitches around the collar or edges for a personal touch.

Conclusion

Your cozy dog sweater is ready! Dress your pup in style and enjoy those walks in comfort.