Celebrate National Dog Day (August 26) or any day with this fun project! This doggo sweater is knit from the neck downward. Though there are breed examples listed for each size, I recommend measuring your dog before beginning to ensure you’re selecting the best size for her/him. Measure your dog’s chest, and choose a size based on this. If your best bud is in between sizes, go to the next size up.

Just like people, the size and shape of your dog is unique. These instructions are as “standardized” as they can be, but you may find that you need to make adjustments as you go to suit your dog’s unique size. But try not to fret too much. Knitting is stretchy, and measurements don’t need to be exact!

The sweater examples shown incorporate stripes, slip stitch patterns, stranded knitting – the sky is really the limit here! You can plug-and play most any type of stitch pattern. If you’re planning to use a stitch pattern (other than stripes), I recommend choosing something with a four stitch repeat, as the stitch counts for all sizes begin and end with multiples of four. In the instance of a repeat that is a multiple of 4 sts + 1, simply increase one stitch after the neck ribbing, and adjust all further stitch
counts by one throughout the rest of the pattern.

Sizes
XXS-6 (XS-8, S-10, M-12, L-14, XL-16) (2XL-
18, 3XL-20, 4XL-22, 5XL-24)

Breed examples for each size:
XXS – Chihuahua, Tea Cup Poodle,
XS – Yorkie, Maltese
S – Poodle, Jack Russel, Pomeranian
M – Pekingese, Mini Schnauzer, Westie
L – Pug, Beagle, French Bulldog
XL – Springer Spaniel, American Cocker, Fox Terrier
2XL – English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Boxer
3XL – Pitbull, Husky
4XL – Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler
5XL – Golden Retriever

Finished Measurements
Chest: 10 (12, 15, 17, 20, 22) (25, 29, 33, 37)”
Neck: 7 (8.5, 10, 11.5, 13, 14.5) (17, 19, 21,
23)”
Length: Adjustable

Materials
Berroco Comfort in two colors
If used in equal amounts, approximately 45 (55, 65, 70, 80, 90, 100, 115, 130, 140) yds each color
• Please note that a hood or a stitch pattern that eats up a lot of yarn, you will need more yardage
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) set of dpns, 16”, 24” & 32” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 (4 mm) set of dpns, 16” Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts x 27 rnds/rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with larger needle

Note: Get this pattern for FREE if you buy the kit at Jimmy Beans Wool.