Crochet PATTERN (written in ENGLISH, US terminology, 1 PDF file) for Male and Female cat, puppy, small dog Basic Sweater!

Designed for:

• furry friends with the CHEST circumference (around the widest part behind the front legs) up to 18.5 inches (47 cm), weighing no more than 18.8 lb (8.5 kg);
• about 219 yds (200 m) of LIGHT or MEDIUM WORSTED yarn (US weight category 3 or 4);
• crochet density (GAUGE) from 14 to 21 sc BLO stitches per 4 inches (10 cm), depending on the size.

NOTE: Pattern contains a chart with the suggested GAUGE for average sizes of the following dog breeds:

• Chihuahua, Toy Terrier (XXS);
• Yorkie, Maltese (XS);
• Bichon, Shih Tzu, Chinese Crested, Mini Pinscher, Toy Poodle, Mini Dachshund (S);
• Mini Poodle, Dachshund, Pug, Jack Russell, Scottish Terrier, Mini Schnauzer (M).

The pattern can be applied to adult cats of most breeds.

Crochet skill level required:
‘INTERMEDIATE’ (EASY for those who are focused enough to count stitches carefully).

You should know how to read abbreviated crochet patterns and how to crochet:

• chain stitch (ch);
• single crochet (sc);
• half double crochet (hdc);
• double crochet (dc);
• increase (2 dc in 1 st);
• decrease (dc2tog);
• BLO stitches (made in Back Loop Only).

Detailed Stitch Guide (step-by-step instructions for crocheting all stitches) included.

Crochet hook H (5.0 mm) and a skein of Alize WOOLTIME yarn used to crochet the YORKIE / MALTESE size (XS) pictured:
1 skein = 219 yds / 3.53 oz (200 m / 100 g),
75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide.
In the item shown, the density of crochet is 18 stitches / 22 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in sc BLO (unstretched).

• For smaller pets, suggested: 1 skein of Bernat WOOL-UP Worsted yarn and a hook US 7 (4.5 mm).
• For larger pets, suggested: 2 skeins of Red Heart CHIC SHEEP yarn and a hook US I (5.5 mm) or bigger.

Scissors and a large eye needle needed to complete the project.

NOTE: You can complete the look with a hooded snood that will keep your pet ears and neck warm and protected from wind and cold (as shown in the last picture):
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hooded-dog-snood...

Please contact me in case of any questions.
I usually respond within a few hours.
Enjoy your crochet and feel free to ask for support!