Choc Ice by Sarah Mackay

Choc Ice

Knitting
August 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in blocked garter stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
328 - 875 yards (300 - 800 m)
10 sizes, customisable. See pattern notes for measurements
English

Pattern and kit are available from the KDD shop

Choc Ice

A colourblocked garter-stitch dog jumper in jolly ice cream shades

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball in the following shades: A Hare: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) x 25g balls
B Hirst: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) x 25g balls
C Thrift: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) x 25g balls

Needles and Notions
Gauge-size needle
Second gauge-size needle (for three needle bind off) Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Crochet hook for working provisional cast on
Waste yarn
3 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Tape measure for accurate dog measuring

Gauge
24 sts and 44 rows to 10cm / 4in over blocked garter stitch Use 3.5mm needle as a starting point for swatching.
sizes
Girth: 25 (30.5, 36, 41.5, 47, 52.5, 59, 65, 70.5, 75.5) cm / 9¾ (12, 14¼ , 16¼, 18½, 20¾, 23¼, 25½, 27¾, 29¾) in
For most dogs, choose the size below your dog’s actual girth measurement, measured around the body behind the front legs. For particularly narrow or broad physiques see customisation note below.

Shown on BOB in the seventh size.

Pattern Notes
This comfortable dog jumper is knitted sideways, beginning with a provisional cast on at the underbody, then working up the left side of the body. An afterthought opening for the left leg is placed with waste yarn, then the hem, shoulder, neck and collar are shaped with increases, decreases and short rows. This shaping is reversed when working the right side of the body and placing the right leg opening. The underbody is joined with a three needle bind off, then both leg openings are finished with a sturdy i-cord worked with yarn held double.