The Doggy Sweater Size XS Crochet Pattern

Keep your pet warm with this crochet dog sweater pattern. It is worked using basic crochet stitches. The Doggy Sweater size XS is for a dog approximately 5-10 lbs. Finished sweater measures approximately 12”L x 14”W. 

It is constructed from the bottom up in round rows using double crochet and front post/back post stitches. It can be worked up fairly quick using about 125 yards of worsted weight yarn. 

Crochet Dog Sweater Pattern is available in multiple sizes below

• For size XXS 2-5 lbs see pattern here
• For the size small 10-18 lbs see pattern here.
• For the size medium 18-28 lbs see pattern here.
• For the size large 28-40 lbs see pattern here
• For the size XL 40-60 lbs see pattern here

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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.

Size Extra Small Crochet Dog Sweater

Row 1: FHDC 32, turn. (32)

Row 2-8: 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. (32) 

LOOSELY ch 18, be sure to not twist chain, Sl St to first st to form a circle.

Rnd 9-18: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (50) 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 19: Ch 1, HDC in 3 sts, ch 9, sk 9 sts, HDC in 26 sts, ch 9, sk 9 sts, HDC in last 3 sts, join. (50)

Rnd 20: Ch 1, HDC in each st and ch around, join. (50)

Rnd 21: Ch 1, *HDC in 8 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to * around, join. (45)

Rnd 22: Ch 1, HDC around, join (45)

Rnd 23: Ch 1, *HDC in 7 sts, HDC2TOG;* repeat from * to * around, join. (40)

Rnd 24-26: Ch 1, HDC around, join. (40)

Rnd 27-30: Ch 1, *FPHDC in 1 st, BPHDC in next st;* repeat from * to * around, join. (40) 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

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