Jessica Cooper The Doggy Sweater in size XXS is for dogs 2-5lbs. Finished sweater measures approximately 8”Lx12”W less than 100 yards.
The Dog Sweater Pattern is worked from the bottom up. First make a flap to go over the bottom with post stitches, then work the body in the round. The neck is worked with post stitches.
Using 100% acrylic medium weight yarn it’ll be sure to keep your pet warm. Make it with an I 5.5mm Crochet Hook. My favorite hook is Clover Amour. They have a nice ergonomic handle and glide.
And you can make it in any size using the links below!
- For size XS 5-10 lb animals see here
- For size small 10-18 lb animals see here
- For size medium 18-28 lb animals see here
- For size large 28-40 lb animals see here
- For size Extra Larger 40-60lb animals see here
Materials Needed
- I 5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Medium weight #4 acrylic yarn, less than 100 yards
- 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.
Dog Sweater Size XXS
Row 1: FHDC 28, turn. (28)
Row 2-6: 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. (28)
LOOSELY ch 14, be sure to not twist chain, Sl St to first st to form a circle.
Rnd 7-14: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (42) 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 15: Ch 1, HDC in 2 sts, ch 8, sk 8 sts, HDC in 22 sts, ch 8, sk 8 sts, HDC in last 2 sts, join. (42)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (42)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, *HDC in 5 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to * around, join. (36)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, HDC around, join (36)
Rnd 19-20: Ch 1, *FPHDC in 1 st, BPHDC in next st;* repeat from * to * around, join. (36) 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 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
Purchase the ad-free, printable version of the Dog Sweater here for a small fee from Ravelry
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thank you, thank you! Finally and pretty all in one piece sweater!! I have a 3 lb chi and she is skinny and didn’t want the seams to be rubbing her. keep on creating, love your work!
Thank you! Glad you found my page ♥️
I want to do the regular chain instead of foundation. How many would I chain to start.
You would start with 24 + ch 1 (since ch does not count as a stitch on this pattern) to get 25 chains. So, ch 25 and hdc in 2nd ch from hook.
I tried making this and the leg holes are not lineing up. On row 13, the leg holes are on the side. I thought I did something wrong and tried it again. Still the same problem. I counted my stitches and I have the right amount on each row. Can you tell me what is happening.
Love your dog sweater patterns. I’m making on my families dogs sweaters using them.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS DOG SWEATER. MADE IT IN XXSMALL AND IT FIT JUST ABOUT PERFECT. ONLY ADDED A FEW EXTRA ROUNDS TO THE COLLAR. Sorry I dont know how to post a pic.
Adorable! I finished the XXS for my two lb yorkie puppy but it’s still pretty big. Should I just reduce each stitch ratio by a percentage to get a smaller version? Thanks!
you can go down a hook size or two
The pattern is six stitches bigger than the picture.
A different size is in the photos.
I am so lost with the ch 14 and make a circle. Leg hole circle at neck? No, Okay then other side of collar? No it looks weird, why not join the collar to make a ring and then crochet from there? It makes no sense to me no matter how much I try to place it. Is it a full circle or half a circle?
It is worked from the bottom up. You are first making a flap that will go over the dogs bottom.