After admiring beautiful Lærke Bagger knit garments with beads I decided to have it a go and try it myself. “Beads and Diamonds” dog sweater pattern is a result of it.

Natural materials were used in this pattern. I incorporated Irish merino wool and Japanese glass beads. Pattern contains 6 sizes (XXS-XL) to suit small and medium size dogs’ needs.

It is suitable for advanced (adventurous) beginner: knit, purl, m1 p-st, k2tog, p2tog, s2kp, place bead with a crochet hook (sweater can be made without beads), cast on at the back of the row.

Finishes measurements:

• XXS - around chest (girth) 10in/25.4cm; back length 7.4in/18.9cm
• XS - around chest (girth) 12in/30.5cm; back length 8.6in/21.8cm
• S - around chest (girth) 14in/35.6cm; back length 10in/25.4cm
• M - around chest (girth) 16in/40.6cm; back length 12.6in/31.9cm
• L - around chest (girth) 18.8in/47.8cm; back length 14.3in/36.3cm
• XL - around chest (girth) 22in/56cm; back length 17.1in/43.5cm

Materials/Tools:

• Yarn Aran (8 wpi) - XXS 60m/66yd; XS 83m/91yd; S 95m/104yd; M 145m/159yd; L: 172m/188yd; XL: 230m/252yd
• (Optional) Beads 3/0 5.5mm - XXS 125pcs; XS 196pcs; S 260pcs; M 395psc; L 404pcs; XL 559pcs
• Knitting needles 3.5mm (US 4) and 4.5mm (US 7)
• (If using beads) Crochet hook that is small enough to fit inside a bead, but still large enough to grab the yarn
• Tapestry needle

All measurements and quantities are approximate