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Spotty Dog Sweater
One of nice things about this pattern is that it is thicker than the average knitted dog sweater, so little dogs like Chihuahuas will get an extra warm insulating layer. I have included some notes along the way, like how to adjust the front of the sweater for a male dog.
This sweater is an excellent stash buster!
The sweater is knit with a second, inside collar that shows just a bit above the first collar. You are not obligated to knit it, but I added it for two reasons. The first is that I think that little extra ‘pop’ of color looks really nice. Second, I felt that the sweater opening was too stretchy, and after a day of wear, the sweater might get saggy at the front of the chest. So the inside collar adds a little bulk and tightens up the neck opening a smidge. If you want to leave it out, you are more than welcome to.
Size:
Made for dog/cat with back length ~10 inches. Can make sweater longer by adding pattern repeats (Dachshunds come to mind…)
Yarn:
Malabrigo Merino Worsted [100% Merino Wool, 216 yds/100 grams] One skein of each:
Bubby Blue (MC)
Purple Mystery (CC1)
Sapphire Green (CC2)
Cadmium (CC3)
Butter (CC4)
• Note: Any aran weight yarn should work fine, and the CC’s barely used any yardage at all, so this sweater might be a good stash-buster.
Tools/Notions:
One set US size 10 straight needles
One set US size 7 double point needles
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
16 sts by 23 rows = 4 inches square in stockinette stitch on US 10
Abbreviations:
CO – cast on
BO – bind off
Sl2 – slip 2 stitches knitwise
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