How to Make a Pet Sweater

Give your pet a crocheted masterpiece to call its own.

Although our furry friends have a natural coat of their own, dogs can still get chilly in the winter months. For dogs on the smaller end of the spectrum, a sweater is a very important part of their winter wardrobe. Knitting pet sweaters allows for showing your own style and ensures that your pet sports only the best craftsmanship.

Things You'll Need

• Size J crochet needle
• Yarn

Instructions

Back and Neck

1. Use the size J crochet needle and yarn to chain 31 stitches to begin the back and neck of the sweater.

2. Complete row one by double crochet stitching in the second chain from the hook, then across all 30 stitches.

3. Complete row two by chaining two, then repeat the same stitching as row one.

4. Complete row three by chaining one stitch, then single crochet stitch all the way across.

5. Complete row four by chaining one stitch, then single crochet stitch all the way across.

6. Complete row five by chaining two stitches. Double crochet stitch all the way across.

7. Complete row six by chaining two stitches, then double crochet stitch all the way across.

8. Fold over the newly stitched collar, then single crochet stitch through both halves.

9. Complete rows eight through 29 by chaining two stitches, then double crochet stitch across.

10. Cast off to complete.

Chest

1. Chain 16 stitches, then complete the first row by double crocheting all the way across.

2. Complete rows two through five by chaining two, then double crochet stitching across.

3. Complete rows six through 13 by decreasing two stitches in each row.

4. Cast off at row 14.

5. Use the needle and thread to sew together the neck section by simply stitching in and out along the seam. Next, sew the chest piece into the belly of the sweater. Leave two 2-inch holes 5 inches down from the neck to create leg openings.

References

• Knitting-n-Crochet: A Free Easy Crochet Dog Sweater Pattern For a Small Dog