Jessica Cooper 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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i need help on xs doggie sweater. row 8 add 8 ch, slip back to 1st hdc, hdc accross for row 9 including ch 8.
does that mean there is a ch 8 on each end of row 8
The post stitches were the back part. When you Chain 8 and connect. You will start working in a circle. The ch 8 is under the dogs tummy. So row 9 just works all the way around the circle.
I think you have a type error on row 23-28… Think it should read 28 sts not 40
You are correct. Thanks for pointing that out. It amazes me that even with testers and proofreading, things get missed. 🙂
I am working on Row 8. Add 8 loose chains and sl st to 1st hdc (when we sl st to 1st hdc are we joining to make a circle ??? And if so, how do we join the rest of the collar together ???
When you say the chain 8 is for under the dog’s tummy, do you mean the chest ?? I am confused !!!
I figured it out !!! I missed the part in your opening remarks where you said the coat is made from the bottom up !!! I am so sorry to have bothered you with my stupid comments !!!
So glad you figured it out!
What stitch is used when making the gauge? Single crochet or half double crochet?
Hello! It’s half double crochet ?
Can I do just a chain instead of the foundation
You sure can!
When I make doggie coats out of worsted weight yarn, I soon have the coat covered with little doggie hairs. Is there anything that can be used to make the coat that will not attract the hairs? NO WOOL.
Can you please give me your pattern with the sleeves
Thank you
Can you please give me your pattern with the sleeves. The new patterns come out to big
I have one dog who is and Dachshund and i have been trying my best to crochet her one dog sweater are dog coat for a very long time i have been having a very hard time crocheting it all so