Make your dog a cosy chunky sweater this month with this dog sweater knitting pattern, to keep warm and look stylish when out in the park!
Jason wore his dog sweater on a recent visit to Mon Repos park here in Corfu, Greece.
He loves this park, as he often meets his buddies (+ many joggers) and has a good run around.
This pattern is available to print in English and in Spanish.
*Please scroll down to see the printable pattern*
Perfect For Long Walks!
We normally visit at least 3-4 times a week during the winter months, but in the summer it is way too hot and full of tourists.
Jason + tourists is not a good combination! He likes to try and steal their hats, food and anything else they have in their hands.
He also likes to run away from us and make his way down to the beach for a swim, so winter is definitely more laid back!
Wearing cute dog sweaters is not really Jason’s style, he looked better in something more neutral.
How To Make A Dog Sweater
This dog sweater pattern is easy to knit requiring stitches of knit and purl to create ribbing for the edges and for the main body garter stitch.
Knitted with 12.00mm (US 17) circulars/straight needles and chunky yarn, the dog jumper is a good pattern for beginner knitters as well as the more experienced.
If you would like to make more knitted items for your dog, please take a look at the other patterns in the pet knitting pattern library.
Dog Sweater Pattern
This knit dog sweater is just so cute!
Keep your best friend nice and warm with this chunky knit sweater.
The knitting pattern is an easy level pattern for beginners, using basic knit and purl stitches, with increases and decreases to shape.
The sweater is knit in two pieces, then semed, with the sleeves added later.
Made from super bulky yarn, this large dog sweater knits up fast.
Dog Sweaters For Large Dogs
Dogs love their knitted sweaters, not only do they look really cute, but it stops them from shivering in the bitterly cold weather.
Finding jumpers for large dogs can sometimes be difficult nevermind expensive, so making your own can be a lot cheaper.
This sweater pattern can be adjusted for your pet – by measuring their neck and back and adjusting the number of stitches you cast on.
As it is knit with chunky yarn, the stretch will be greater not to mention really cosy.
Make your dog a cosy sweater for the colder months that they will love!
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Free Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
Make your dog a cosy chunky sweater this month with this free knitting pattern, to keep warm and look stylish when out in the park!
Materials
- 2 x skeins of super bulky yarn I used Hayfield 100g bonus chunky in shade 0931.
- A good substitute would be Lion Brand Hometown USA.
Tools
- Set of 12.00mm (US 17) 24"circulars
- Set of 12mm (US 17) straight needles
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Instructions
Back Piece >
- With 12mm (US 17) straight needles cast on 32 sts
- Work in ribbing – K2, P2 until piece measures – 4.5″
- Continue to knit every row until piece measures 21″ from cast on edge
- Then work in ribbing to finish the back edge – K2, P2 for 2.5″
- Cast off in rib.
Chest Piece >
- With 12mm (US 17) straight needles cast on 16 sts
- Work in ribbing – K2, P2 until piece measures – 4.5″
- Continue to knit every row until piece measures 16″ from cast on edge
- Then work in ribbing to finish the back edge – K2, P2 for 2.5″
- Cast off in rib.
Making Up >
- To make up the sweater place the back piece and chest piece together with the right sides back to back.
- After that stitch from the neck down on both sides for 7″.
- Leave 6″ leg holes then stitch again for 5.5″.
- Weave in any loose ends, then prepare to make the sleeves.
Sleeves >
- With the sweater inside out ->
- With 12mm (US 17) circular needles pick up and knit 30 sts
- Purl every row until the sleeve measures 2″
- K2, P2 rib for 1.5″
- Cast off in rib
- Weave in all loose ends.
Notes
This dog sweater knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
You are welcome to sell items knit from this pattern, I just ask that you give pattern credit to Handy Little Me and link to www.handylittleme.com in any listings. Thank you!
Gauge = 3sts/1"
Measurements >
Jason is a medium sized dog and weighs about 21 kilos.
The back piece of the sweater measures – length = 28″ / width = 12″
Chest piece – length = 23″ / width = 9″
Sleeves – length = 3.5″ / width = 6″
To adapt for your dog – measure the length and width of the back/chest and adjust the pattern according to their measurements.
Abbreviations >
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P – Purl
M1 = Make 1 stitch
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
SKPO – Slip one, knit one
St(s) = Stitch(es)
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Spanish Translation
There is also a translated Spanish version of the pattern, see below;
Este mes hágale a su perro un suéter grueso y acogedor con este patrón de tejido libre, para mantenerle abrigado y ¡que se vea con estilo cuando esté en el parque! Instrucciones 1. Pieza trasera> 1. Con 12 mm (US 17) de agujas rectas en 32 pts. 2. Trabaje en nervaduras - K2, P2 hasta que la pieza mida - 4.5″ 3. Continúe tejiendo cada fila hasta que la pieza mida 21" desde el borde 4. Luego trabaje en nervaduras para terminar el borde posterior - K2, P2 para 2.5″ 5. Deseche en la costilla. Pieza de Pecho > Construyendo > Mangas > Gauge = 3sts/1" Mediciones > Jason es un perro de tamaño mediano y pesa unos 21 kilos. La pieza trasera del suéter mide - longitud = 28″ / ancho = 12″ Pieza del pecho - longitud = 23″ / ancho = 9″ Mangas - longitud = 3.5″ / ancho = 6″ Para adaptarlo a su perro: mida la longitud y el ancho de la espalda / el pecho y ajuste el patrón de acuerdo con sus medidas. Abreviaturas > Aprox. = Aproximadamente Beg = Empezar (Empezando) Cont = Continuar (Continuando) K = Tejido K2tog = Tejer los siguientes 2 puntos juntos P - Puntilla M1 = Hacer 1 puntada Rem = Restante Rep = Repetir Rnd (s) = Ronda(s) SKPO - Deslizar, teje uno St (s) = Puntada(s)Patrón de Tejido de Suéter de Perro Gratis
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Happy Knitting! xoxo
