Jessica Cooper The Doggy Sweater crochet pattern in size Extra Large is for dogs 40-60 lbs. Finished sweater measures 27”Lx30”W approx. 600 yds. It is constructed from the bottom up to the neck. Post stitches are used at the bottom, then work in the round for the body of the sweater.
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.
THIS PATTERN WAS UPDATED JANUARY 2020 HERE ON CROCHETITCREATIONS.COM
Looking for other sizes?
See the large size dog sweater for 28-40 lb animal here
See the medium size dog sweater for 18-28 lb animals here
See the small size dog sweater for 10-18 lb animals here
See the extra small size dog sweater here for 5-10 lb animals here
See the XXS size dog sweater here for 2-5 lb animals here
Materials Needed
- I 5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Medium weight #4 100% Acrylic Yarn, approximately 600 yards for XL Size
- 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 your dog sweater, 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.
THIS PATTERN WAS UPDATED JANUARY 2020 HERE ON CROCHETITCREATIONS.COM
Dog Sweater Size Extra Large Crochet Pattern
For dogs 40-60lbs. Measures 27”L x 11”W flat
Row 1: FHDC 64, turn. (64)
Row 2-20 : 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. (64)
LOOSELY ch 42, be sure to not twist chain, Sl St to first st to form a circle.
Rnd 21-48: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (106) 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 49: Ch 1, HDC in 9 sts, ch 16, sk 16 sts, HDC in 56 sts, ch 16, sk 16 sts, HDC in 9 sts, join. (106)
Rnd 50-53: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (106)
Rnd 54: Ch 1, *HDC in 11 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to * around, HDC in last 2 sts, join (98)
Row 55-56: Ch 1, HDC around, join. (98)
Row 57: Ch 1, *HDC in 10 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to * around, HDC in last 2 sts, join (90)
Row 58-60: Ch 1, HDC around, join (90)
Row 61-68: Ch 1, *FPHDC in 1 st, BPHDC in next st;* repeat from * to * around, join. (90) Finish off.
Add a border to the bottom & leg holes of dog sweater
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.
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
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Can I just chain 44 and do a row of hdc? I hate foundation rows
You would want to chain 45 and hdc in 2nd ch from hook
Yes ..I did.
Thank you so much for the free patterns it’s like hard to find today and I can’t wait to start my sweater from my little lucy and I’m going to make one of your extra large ones for the dog next door Lindsey you’re the best again thank you
You are so welcome!
Love the pattern but the xtra large was a bit small and short. What would you recommend I do for an xxlarge one please?
My dog is about 85. To compensate for his larger size I used a J hook not a I… Made him try it on several times to add a couple rows under before legs, after leg holes 3 rows still near legs so added 8 rows, I decreased 2 stitches on 5 and 7 to start up the neck. Use your dog as the model.
My American Staffordshire terrier weighs 120 lbs and I cannot find a free pattern to make a coat to fit him.
Awesome sweater. What a beautiful dog. He looks like a sweetheart. I just want to kiss him on his forehead. ❤️. My dog died in January, I miss him like crazy. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Have a beautiful night.
I’m making the 40 to 60 dog sweater but doesn’t say how many you need to crochet for each leg
I did not add the stitch amount on any of the leg holes, just need SC around.
Hi, going to make this but want to use a bit thicker yarn, do I just add rows?( and what hook size would I need please???
Tracy x
I would not recommend to use any other yarn that what the pattern recommends, unless it is a “thinner” larger weight and in that case I would check gauge and adjust your hook until you meet guage.
Hi, I’m new at crocheting and I’m doing the doggie jumper, when I’ve done the chain 42 and then do hoc in every st.
When it says “join” does this mean sl st into the 1st st of previous round????
Any help would be appreciated
Thank you in advance
After round 20, you will chain 42. Then slip stitch to the first stitch of round 20 to form a circle and start working in the round.