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Free Easy Crochet Pattern for Small Dog Sweater Images

Winter is here and I'm not the only one freezing! My 14lb Shih-poo has been shivering since it dropped below 40 degrees. She is not a fan of the cold weather and those cheap dog sweaters from Walmart are not keeping her warm enough. I decided a handmade dog sweater by me would be MUCH warmer and more stylish of course!

The Doggy Sweater is constructed in round rows from bottom up and NO SEWING! YAY! I almost started the pattern with using back and forth rows sewing the underneath, but I'm definitely more of a fan of crocheting than sewing. So, I decided no sew was the best way to go! It uses simple HDC stitches and front post/back post HDC.

This is the size small Doggy Sweater crochet pattern. Recommended for dogs (or cats) 10-18 lbs. Finished product measures approximately 15"L x 18"W. Find more sizes below.

  • For size XXS 2-5 lb see here
  • For size XS 5-10 lb see here
  • For size Medium 18-28 lb see here
  • For size Large 28-40 lb see here
  • For size XL 40-60 lbs see here

THIS PATTERN WAS UPDATED JANUARY 2020 HERE ON CROCHETITCREATIONS.COM

Let's get started so we can keep those doggies warm!

small dog sweater crochet pattern
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Materials Needed

  • I 5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Medium weight #4 acrylic yarn
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Optional: Stitch Markers

Gauge

  • 4″ x 4″ square – 10 rows x 14 HDC

Stitches Used

  • FHDC – Foundation Half Double Crochet
  • HDC – Half Double Crochet
  • SC – Single Crochet
  • Sl St – Slip Stitch
  • Ch – Chain
  • FPHDC – Front Post Half Double Crochet
  • BPHDC – Back Post Half Double Crochet
  • HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 Stitches Together
  • Join – Slip Stitch to First Stitch
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

  • Be sure to check gauge before starting, different yarn or tension can alter the sizing.
  • Beginning chain DOES NOT count as a stitch.
  • Pattern is worked from the bottom up to the neck.
  • Optional to place a stitch marker on the last st of each round instead of joining for the body of the sweater.
  • Measure around your pet's chest to check the fit or which size to make. Give 1-2" for stretching. My dog is wearing the small and was 19" around.

crochet dog sweater

Size Small Dog Sweater Crochet Pattern

Row 1: FHDC 40, turn. (40)

Row 2-10: Ch 1, HDC in first st, *FPHDC in next st, BPHDC in next st;* repeat from * to * across until last st, HDC in last st, turn (40)

LOOSELY ch 24, be sure to not twist chain, Sl St to first st to form a circle.

Rnd 11-23: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (64) Finish off last rnd, unless ends in the center of the underside of the sweater.

Constructing the leg holes – Find the center of the underside of the sweater and join with a Sl St. (See photo 1)

Rnd 24: Ch 1, HDC in 4 sts, ch 11, sk 11 sts, HDC in 34 sts, ch 11, sk 11 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, join. (64)

Rnd 25-26: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (64)

Rnd 27: Ch 1, *HDC in 6 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to * around, join. (56)

Rnd 28: Ch 1, HDC around, join. (56)

Rnd 29: Ch 1, *HDC in 12 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to around, join. (52)

Rnd 30-32: Ch 1, HDC around, join. (52)

Rnd 33-37 : Ch 1, *FPHDC in 1 st, BPHDC in next s;t* repeat from * to * around, join. (52) Finish off.

Add a border to the bottom & leg holes

Sl St to the bottom right corner, ch 1, SC across the last row of post sts, SC down the side of the HDC rows (place 1 SC in the end of each row), SC across the chain row, SC back up the other side of the HDC rows, finish off.

Sl St to the corner of the leg hole, SC around, join. Repeat on the other side. Weave in ends.

Photo 1: Center of the underside of small dog sweater

Photo 2: Before adding leg holes

Photo 3: Leg Hole Row

Photo 4: Row After Leg Holes

Photo 5: Join to bottom right corner for border

Photo 6: Finished top of sweater

THIS PATTERN WAS UPDATED JANUARY 2020 HERE ON CROCHETITCREATIONS.COM

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