Crochet Any Occasion Dog Sweater 5 Sizes

Any Occasion Dog Sweater

XXS Pattern Only is Free Other 4 are available for purchase on Ravelry and Craftsy Links here: Ravelry & Craftsy

Wear it plain or dress it up with some appliques! some great FREE applique links are provided below from some of the greatest designers I know and some from myself!

Abbreviations/Need to Know 

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

v st- v stitch = 1d,ch2,1dc in same stitch

also beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated

do not turn unless stated

do not join unless stated

( ) holds counts for different sizes, the number of stitches made and other need to know info

[ ] repeat what’s inside

will need

I- hook

red heart super saver or red heart with love yarn

sizes- XXS (XS, S, M, L) counts will also be in this order, this pattern is for XXS only other 4 are available for purchase on ravelry or craftsy see above for links

finished measurements without stretching

XXS- 9in round neck, 12 ½in round body, 8in long

XS- 9in round neck, 15in round body, 10in long

S- 11in round neck, 18 ½in round body, 12in long

M- 13 ½in round neck, 23in round body, 13 ½in long

L- 15 ½in round neck, 26 in round body, 15 ½in long

Note: my measurements may differ then store bought items please measure your dog to find the best size for your pup

Note: rows 5 & 6 have row a. and row b. all sizes do a. and only M & L do row b. for both rows

Gage

5 rows of vsts = 3 in

1. ch 15, dc in 6^th ch from hook (1^st vst made), [sk 2sts, v st in next st] repeat across, turn (4 v sts)
2. sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1^st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat across, turn (4 v sts)
3. repeat 2
4. repeat 2
5. repeat 2 tie off now you should have about a 3in by 3in square

sweater XXS ONLY

1. ch 30, join in 1^st ch, ch 1, sc in each st around, join in 1^st sc, (30sc)
2. ch 5, dc in same st,[sk next st, v st in next st] repeat around, sk last st, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st ch 5,(XXS only sk to row 4 and do this row twice, (15 v sts)
3. .....
4. sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1^st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat around, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st ch 5, turn, (15 v sts)
5. ch 3(counts as 1^st dc), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 2 more times, dc between the next 2 dc, (3 v sts & 2 dc) tie off
   
   
6. now go back down to the 5^th row sk 1^st/1 v st by row just made and connect yarn between that v st and the next, ch 3 (counts as dc), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 9 more times, dc between last v st worked in and next v st, turn (10 v sts & 2 dc)
   
   
7. ch 3 (counts as dc), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 9 more times, dc in dc, ch 4, sk gap, dc in dc, [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 2 more times, dc in dc, ch 4, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st ch 3, (13 v sts & 2 ch big sps)
8. sl st over to next ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1^st v st made), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat until big ch sp, v st 1 time in big ch sp, [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat until next big ch sp, v st 1 time in big ch sp, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st ch 5, (15 v sts)
9. sl st over to next ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1^st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat around, join in 3^rd ch of 1^st ch 5, (15 v sts)
10. repeat 9
11. repeat 9, XXS sk to row 14
12. .....
13. .....
14. sl st, backwards into next ch 2 sp, now continuing forward again ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1^st v st), [ v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 9 more times, turn, (11 v sts)
15. sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1^st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat across, turn, (11 v sts)
16. repeat 15
17. repeat 15
18. repeat 15
19. repeat 15, XXS tie off

Now sew in all your ends and your done! Your pup now has a stylish new spring/fall sweater, hope you enjoy and happy hooking!

Now if you want to make it extra special for occasions or holidays you can add some applique like pictured below, and free pattern links provide below

For the 4th of July or Memorial Day add a festive star applique here's some links to some great stars by some amazing designers :

Kim Guzman: http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns/star.html

Jessie At Home: http://jessieathome.com/.../stars-and-stripes-bunting.html  (this is the one is used in the picture)

Need something for Christmas try one of these 5 appliques in one link!
Posh Pooch Designs: http://www.ravelry.com/patt.../library/5-christmas-appliques

dogs just want to be dogs try this awesome dog bone applique
Posh Pooch Designs:  http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2011/03/dog-bone-applique-and-toy-crochet.html

And some by Me

For Easter how about a cute little bunny

http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/05/crochet-bunny-applique.html

Going to the beach an octopus might be just right

http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/05/8-or-4-legged-octopus-applique.html

On the Farm what about a piggy

http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/05/piggy-applique.html

Going to the Circus heres an elephant

http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/05/crochet-elephant-applique.html

Layered Spike Stitch Square

Layered Spike Stitch Square

photo and pattern testing by: Jho Gomez

who also has her own fb page for the things she makes

here:https://www.facebook.com/Bluboxoflove

and she also has her own blog as well here:

http://bluboxoflove.blogspot.com/

Photo and Pattern testing by:

Nadine Burgess who does photography and crocheting is her hobby :)

Abbreviations/Need to Know 

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

hdc- half double crochet

spk st- spike st

also beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated

do not turn unless stated

do not join unless stated

( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info

[ ] repeat what’s inside

will need

I- hook

3 colors yarn of your choice (I used red heart super saver)

Square 

In 1st color, chain 22

1. hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (21hdc) – this row will be

referred to as the 3rd row later on

2. ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn (21hdc) - this row will be referred to as then 2nd

row

3. repeat row 2 – this row will be referred to as the 1st row

Pattern note for rows 4 & 5: 3 spike stitches and 1 sc to create pattern 

4. change to 2nd color, ch 1, sc in 1st st, [spk st in the next hdc in the 2nd row, spk st in

the next hdc in the 3rd row, spk st in the next hdc in the 2nd row, sc in next st]

repeat across, turn (21 sts all together)

5. change to 3rd color, work this rows spk sts inside the previous ones, ch 1, sc in 1st

st, [spk st in next st in 1st row, spk st in next st in 2nd row, spk st in next st in 1st

row, sc in next st] repeat across, turn (21sts)

6. change to 1st color, repeat row 2 -this will be the new 3rd row

7. repeat row 2- this will be the new 2nd row

8. repeat row 2- this will be the new 1st row

9. change to 2nd color, repeat row 4

10. change to 3rd color, repeat row 5

now repeat rows 6-10 2 more times, tie off

Crochet Summer Bell LaLa Loopsy Dress

Summer Bell LaLa Loopsy Dress

Abbreviations/Need to Know

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

dc- double crochet

trc- triple crochet

sl st- slip stitch

dc dec- double crochet decrease

also

beginning ch does not count as 1^st st unless stated

do not turn unless stated

do not join unless stated

( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info

[ ] repeat whats inside

will need

G-Hook

Caron Simply Soft Yarn

Top working from Bottom

1. ch 35, join in 1^st ch, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1^st sc (35sc)
2. ch 4 (will make button hole does not count as 1^st st), 1 dc in each st around (35dc)
3. ch 2, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (34dc)
4. ch 4, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (33dc)
5. ch 2, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (32dc)
6. ch 4, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (31dc)
7. ch 2, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, ch 4 sl st into bottom of last dc, tie off (30dc)

Neck Strap

find the middle of the front top of the dress and attach yarn

1. ch 20, sl st in 6^th ch from hook, sl st down remaining 14 chs, 1 sl st into same st of top of dress we attached in, tie off

Bell/Ruffles

attach yarn to 1^st ch of beginning ch at bottom of dress

1. ch 2, 1 dc in 1^st st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join in 1^st dc (43 dc)
2. ch 2, 1 dc in 1^st st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join in 1^st dc (64 dc)
3. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join in 1^st dc (64dc)
4. repeat 3
5. ch 6 (counts as 1^st trc & ch 2 sp), [trc in next st, ch 2] repeat around, join in 4^th ch of 1^st ch 6, tie off (64 trc & ch 2 sps)

Now sew in all ends, sew one button to middle front top of dress for the neck strap and sew 4 buttons down the back opposite side of the button holes Now you have a pretty summer bell dress for your LaLa Loopsy

THE END

hope you like it and the Shawl/Capelet, Purse,& Shoes seen in pictures patter found here: http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/06/crochet-lala-loopsy-shawlcaplet-purse.html

Crochet LaLa Loopsy Shawl/Capelet, Purse & Shoes Pattern

LaLa Loopsy Shawl/Capelet, Purse & Shoes

Abbreviations/Need to Know

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

hdc- half double crochet

trc- triple crochet

dc dec- double crochet decrease

also

beginning ch does not count as 1^st st unless stated

do not turn unless stated

do not join unless stated

( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info

[ ] repeat whats inside

will need

G-Hook

Caron Simply Soft Yarn

Stitch Markers

Shawl/Capelet

1. ch 26, sc in 7^th ch from hook, sc in each st across, turn (20 sc)(extra room left by ch = button hole)
2. ch 1, 2 hdc in 1^st st, 1 hdc in next st, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] repeat across , turn (30 hdc)
3. ch 6 (counts as 1^st trc & ch 2 sp), trc in next st, [ch 2, trc in next st] repeat across, tie off, (30 trc & 29 ch 2 sps) sew in all ends and sew a button on to opposite side of button hole and your shawl/caplet is ready for your LaLa Loopsy!

Purse

1. ch 11, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in each st across, turn (10hdc)
2. ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn (10 hdc)
3. repeat 2
4. repeat 2
5. repeat 2
6. repeat 2
7. repeat 2
8. repeat 2, fold work in half mark middle with stitch marker this will show were to refold latter for sewing sides together
9. now making purse flap, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10 sc) mark 1^st sc with stitch marker this will show were to connect when making the strap
10. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10 sc)
11. ch 1, sc dec across 1^st 2 sts, sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (8 sc)
12. ch 1, sc dec across 1^st 2 sts, sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (6 sc)
13. ch 1, sc dec across 1^st 2 sts, sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (4 sc)
14. ch 1, sc dec across 1^st 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (2 sc)
15. ch 1, sc dec across only 2 sts, tie off (1 sc) fold purse by marker and sew sides together, now for strap connect yarn in 1^st sc of 1^st sc row were we placed the marker earlier and ch 15, now sl st in opposite sc (last sc) of that row, tie off and sew in all your ends and your purse is finished!

Shoes

1. working in rounds,make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 6 times into magic circle, pull tight or alternative round 1 is ch 2, sc in 2^nd ch fom hook 6 times (6 sc)
2. 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)
3. 1 sc in each st around (12 sc)
4. repeat 3
5. now working in rows sl st in 1^st st, ch 1, sc in same st as sl st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn (4 sc)
6. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4 sc)
7. repeat 6
8. work this row in back loops only, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4 sc)
9. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4sc)
10. going back to working in rounds ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 5, join in 1^st sc tie off sew in all ends now shoes are ready to be slipped onto your LaLa Loopsy!

Dress Patter Found Here:
http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/06/crochet-summer-bell-lala-loopsy-dress.html

Summer Ruffles LaLa Loopsy Dress

Summer Ruffle LaLa Loopsy Dress

Abbreviations/Need to Know

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

dc dec- double crochet decrease

also

beginning ch does not count as 1^st st unless stated

do not turn unless stated

do not join unless stated

( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info

[ ] repeat whats inside

will need

G-Hook

Caron Simply Soft Yarn

Top working from Bottom

1. ch 35, join in 1^st ch, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1^st sc (35sc)
2. ch 4 (will make button hole does not count as 1^st st), 1 dc in each st around (35dc)
3. ch 2, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (34dc)
4. ch 4, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (33dc)
5. ch 2, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (32dc)
6. ch 4, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (31dc)
7. ch 2, dc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, ch 4 sl st into bottom of last dc, tie off (30dc)

Neck Strap

find the middle of the front top of the dress and attach yarn

1. ch 20, sl st in 6^th ch from hook, sl st down remaining 14 chs, 1 sl st into same st of top of dress we attached in, tie off

Ruffles

attach yarn to 1^st ch of beginning ch at bottom of dress

1. ch 2, 2 dc in 1^st st [1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next] repeat around, join in 1^st dc (53dc)
2. ch 2, 2 dc in 1^st st [1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next] repeat around, join in 1^st dc (80dc)
3. ch 8, sl st in same st, [ch 8, sl st in next st] repeat around, tie off (80 ch 8 loops)

Now sew in all ends, sew one button to middle front top of dress for the neck strap and sew 4 buttons down the back opposite side of the button holes Now you have a pretty summer ruffle dress for your LaLa Loopsy enjoy :)

Purse and Bolero/Shrug Pattern Found Here:

http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/06/lala-loopsy-shrugbolero-and-purse.html

LaLa Loopsy Shrug/Bolero and Purse

LaLa Loopsy Lacy Shrug/Bolero and Purse

Abbreviations/Need to Know

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

st(s)- stitch(s)

sp(s)- space(s)

sl st- slip stitch

sk- skip

vst- v stitch (1dc,2ch,1dc all in same st)

ch 2 does NOT count as 1st dc unless stated

do NOT turn unless stated 

( )- need info/number of stitches

[ ]- repeat whats inside

you will need a G-hook

Use Red Heart Sparkle yarn or Caron Simply Soft

Shrug/Bolero

1. make a magic circle, dc 14 times inside magic circle, pull tight, join in 1st dc (14dc), Or ch 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook 14 times, join in 1st dc (14dc)
2. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc in same st (1st vst made), sk next st, [vst in next st, sk next st] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4, turn (7 vsts)
3. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc between 1st 2 dc of previous row (1st vst made), vst in the next vst of previous row, [vst between next 2 dc, vst in next vst] repeat around, join in the 2nd ch of the 1st ch 4, turn (14 vsts)
4. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc between 1st 2 dc of previous row (1st vst made), vst in next vst of previous row, vst between next 2 dc, vst in next vst, ch 5, sk next sp between dc's and next vst, [vst between next 2 dc, vst in next vst] repeat 9 more times, ch 5, join  in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4, turn (24 vsts, 2 ch 5sps)
5. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc around ch 5 sp (1st vst made), vst around same ch 5 sp, vst in each vst around until next ch 5 sp, 2 vsts around ch 5 sp, vst in each of the last 4 vsts, join in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4 (28 vst)
6. sl st over to middle of ch sp of 1st vst, ch 4 (counts as 1st vst and ch 2 sp), 1 dc in same sp (1st vst made), vst in each vst around, join in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4, tie off sew in ends (28 vts)

Purse

1. make a magic circle, dc 15 times inside magic circle, pull tight, join in 1st dc (15 dc), Or ch 3, dc 15 times in 3rd ch from hook, join in 1st dc (15 dc)
2. ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join in 1st dc (30 dc)
3. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join in 1st dc (30 dc)
4. repeat 3
5. ch 10, sk 5 sts, sl st in 6th st, sl st in next 9 sts, ch 10, sk 5 sts, sl st in last 10 sts, tie off  sew in ends (2 ch 5 sps, 30 sl sts)

Dress Found Here : http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-ruffles-lala-loopsy-dress.html