Homer's Vest by Sally Melville

Homer's Vest

Knitting
January 1998
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch on larger needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
110 - 290 yards (101 - 265 m)
XS (S, M, L) Shown in size M on Homer, and 18 lb. miniature schnauzer
English

Easy-to-knit, multi-colored, garter stitch dog sweater. Color changes occur at the sides. Ribbing around leg openings and at rear helps hold the sweater in place.

Level of Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

Measurements:

  • Chest: 13 (16, 19, 22)“ (to fit actual chest measurement of dog)
  • Length: 9 (11, 13.5, 15.5)“, or 2-3” short of actual measurement from collar to tail

Materials:

  • Main Color (MC) in Aran weight yarn: 60 (90, 120, 150) yds or approx. 1 (1, 2, 2) 1.75oz / 50g balls in black.
  • Contrast Color (CC) in DK, worsted, or Aran weight yarn: 50 (80, 110, 140) yds or approx. 1 (1, 2, 2) 1.75oz / 50g balls in bright, variegated color(s).
  • Three 1/2” snaps