Striped Dog Sweater (Free Knitting Pattern)

Posted by CraftFoxes Staff on Apr 15, 2012

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The free "City Stripes" dog sweater pattern was excerpted with permission from Lion Brand, which recommends making it with their brand of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn. If you want to match the pictured image use the colors lemongrass, grass and fig.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X
Finished Chest 18 (22, 26, 30) in. [45.5 (56, 66, 76) cm] around widest point
Finished Length 12 (17, 20, 24) in. [30.5 (43, 51, 61) cm]
NOTE: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

beg = begin(s)(ning)

dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit

k2tog = knit 2 together
rep = repeat(s)(ing)

RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side

Source: Free Knitting Patterns for Women: Lion Brand Yarn Company

Step 1

GAUGE:
8 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (knit every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:

STRIPE PATTERN
2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C in Garter st throughout

Step 2

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DOG SWEATER

BACK
With A, cast on 25 (31, 37, 43) sts.
Work in Garter st in Stripe Pattern until piece measures 7 (12, 14, 16) in. [18 (30.5, 35.5, 40.5) cm] from beg.

Dec Row (RS): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 23 (29, 35, 41) sts.
Continuing in Stripe Pattern, K 3 rows. Rep Dec Row every 4th row 4 (4, 5, 7) more times – 15 (21, 25, 27) sts.
Bind off.

Step 3

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UNDERPIECE
With A, cast on 11 (13, 15, 17) sts. Work in Garter st in Stripe Pattern until piece measures 4-1/2 (7-1/4, 10-1/4, 10-3/4) in. [11.5 (18.5, 26, 27.5) cm] from beg.
Dec Row (RS): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 9 (11, 13, 15) sts.
Continuing in Stripe Pattern, K 4 rows. Rep Dec Row every 5th row 2 (3, 4, 5) more times – 5 sts.
Bind off.

Step 4

FINISHING
Starting from bind off edge, sew sides of Underpiece to Back for 2 (2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2) in. [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9) cm] in. Leave the next 3 (3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2) in. [7.5 (9, 10, 11.5) cm] open on each side for legs, then seam remaining length of sides.