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