Knitted dog sweater, patterns and description: 18 options

Clothing for small dogs is not an attractive attribute, but a necessity. A dog of a hairless or toy breed will freeze in cool weather, and the desire to walk it longer will not help in achieving your goals. Today you can find many types of clothes for a small dog - overalls, blankets and others. All of them are expensive, and sellers do not always allow you to try on the intended purchase. I bring to your attention a knitted sweater for dogs that will please your pet and save the family budget.

Sweater with Norwegian pattern

Sizes: XS; S; M; L.

Chest circumference: 28-32; 40-44; 50-54; 60-66cm

Back length: 24-26; 32-34; 40-42; 48-52cm.

We will need:

h/w yarn (50g per 100m), coffee color – 50; 100; 150; 200g; *same, white – 50; 50; 100; 100g; *same, chocolate color – 50; 50; 50; 100g; *set of toe knitting needles No. 3.5 – for size XS; *set of toe knitting needles No.3;
circular knitting needles No. 3.

Patterns:

persons Ch.: when knitting in the round, all sts in all rows are knitted, when knitting forward/reverse, we alternate r. persons p. with a row of purl;
elastic band: 2l.x2i.

Patterns of the Norwegian pattern for knitting a sweater for a dog - see below.

Density: facial. Ch. 22p. for 30r. equal to 10 cm by 10 cm.

Description

Let's start knitting a sweater for a dog using sock knitting needles. We dial on sp. No3 coffee yarn 52; 76; 100; 124p. and knit in a round cut for 6; 8; 10; 12cm. Let's go to sp. No3.5 and knitting faces. Ch. In the first row of this pattern we add 8 stitches. at regular intervals. We get 60 in work; 84; 108; 132p. Next, for knitting, we use the Norwegian pattern patterns in the specified sequence:

for solution XS: A-1; A-2; A-4;
for solution S: A-1; A-2; A-3; A-4;
for solution M: A-1; A-2; A-3; A-2; A-4;
for solution L: A-1; A-2; A-3; A-2; A-3; A-4.

Instructions for making increases/decrements:

when performing the last row of pattern A-1, add 5 at equal intervals; 7; 9; 11p. Total 65; 91; 117; 143p.;
when performing the last r. scheme A-2 for dits XS and M we subtract 1 p., and for dits S and L we add 1 p. Total 64; 92; 116; 144p.

At height 4; 6; 9; 12 cm from the collar we divide the knitting: closed. 1p., transplant 11; 17; 23; 23p. on aux. sp. (we will knit the belly on these stitches), close. 1 stitch, on the remaining stitches we continue knitting the back according to the patterns. On 10; 14; 18; 22 cm we transfer these points to the auxiliary. knitting needle and return to working on the tummy. We knit it to a height equal to the back. Next, we connect both parts for general circular knitting, while in place of the previously decreased 2 stitches. we dial new 2p.

After completing the patterns, we continue working with coffee thread. At 15; 20; 25; 30cm closed for the tummy average 10; 14; 18; 22p. We continue to knit the back, closing on both sides in each 2 p.: 1; 3; 4; 6 times in 2 p., 9; 8; 9; 8 times 1 p., 1; 3; 4; 6 times in 2 p., 1 time in 3 p. Total 22; 32; 42; 52p. C 29; 38; 47; 52cm from the collar for knitting a sweater for a dog we use sp. No3.

We replant the p. on them and pick up the edges. row of loops. We get 84; 112; 144; 188p. We switch to circular knitting and perform 3; 6; 9; 12 rub. cutting with coffee yarn, 2p. with the same rice and chocolate yarn. Next R. closed P.

For the sleeves, we raise them along the edge of the armholes with knitting needles No. 3 36; 44; 52; 60p. coffee yarn and make 5; 8; 12; 17r. cutting Then we switch to the chocolate thread and knit another 2p. cutting Next R. closed P.

Knitting pattern

A sample (about 10-12 cm) is no small thing. We cast on loops on 2 knitting needles, then transfer them to 1 knitting needle, and use the 2nd knitting needle to knit the selected pattern. It is advisable to wash the sample, perhaps the yarn will shrink, then calculate the number of loops for the pet.

After all, it is this small detail that will help you accurately calculate the required number of loops for any part of the sweater.

Knit stitch - knit one row with only knit stitches, the next with purl stitches, then repeat the rows.

Front and back stitch

All this is done before the knitting stage.

Advice! It is advisable to outline a small plan and draw a pattern, recording all the measurements and converting everything into loops.

Melange sweater

Dog weight: 12-15kg.

We will need:

melange yarn, composed of 77% acrylic, 20% wool, 3% polyamide (50g per 70m) – 150g;
knitting needles No5 and No6.

Patterns:

cutting: 2l.x2i.;
persons Ch.: alternate p. persons p. with a row of purl.

Density: face. Ch. 12p. for 19 rub. will be 10cm by 10cm.

Description

Back

Using knitting needles No. 5, cast on 50 stitches. and knit 8p. cutting Let's go to sp. No6 and persons. Ch.

At an altitude of 36 rubles. (19 cm) on both sides we decrease the loops, retreating 2 stitches. from the edge: 2l., 2p. in 1 sheet, faces. to the extreme 4 p., 1 simple broach, 2 l. In 2 rubles repeat the decrease.

On the remaining 46p. let's continue working. Having knitted 58r. (30cm), move on to cutting with knitting needles No. 5. We knit 16 rubles. (this is 8cm) and closed. P.

Tummy

Using knitting needles No. 5, cast on 26 stitches. and do 8 rubles. cutting Let's go to sp. No6 and persons. Ch. From 36r. (19cm) on both sides we decrease by 1 stitch, as described for the back. We repeat the decrease through the row. There are 22 stitches left, on which we knit evenly. From 58r. (30 cm) using knitting needles No. 5, we knit a sweater for a dog using cut knitting. We knit 16 r. (8 cm) and close. P.

Mittens

Sp. No5 dial 26p. and knit 12 rubles in the round. (6cm) cutting. We do not close the loops. We knit the second sleeve in the same way.

Assembly

We sew the upper sections of the cutting. We sew the sleeves with a loop stitch. We make the side seams.

Choosing threads and tools

The purpose of a sweater is to warm the dog, which means the threads must contain warm fibers. At the same time, you need to understand that the clothes will have to be washed often, which means the threads should not unravel. It is best to give preference to combined options, which contain wool and acrylic in equal proportions. You can consider threads with this composition from the children's series; as a rule, their workmanship is more delicate.

Knitting needles or a hook must be matched to the threads. On the packages of threads there is a marking which number of knitting needles or hook will be suitable. For raglan models, stocking knitting needles are best suited, and for classic versions - regular knitting needles with eyes. The tools must be of high quality: the knitting needles should be perfectly smooth due to careful polishing, and the hook head should not be too sharp. Then the quality of the product will be at its best, and knitting it will be much more pleasant and easier.

Dressy sweater

Chest circumference: 25.5; 33; 40.5; 61; 76cm.

We will need:

yarn, 100% acrylic (100g per 176m) – 100; 200; 200; 300; 400g;
circular knitting needles No. 4 and No. 4.5;
set of socks No4;
markers (M).

Conventional abbreviations:

P3L – cross 3p. to the left: remove 2p. on aux. sp. in front of the canvas, 1l., 2l. with aux. sp.;
P3P – cross 3p. to the right: remove 1 p. on aux. sp. behind the canvas, 2l., 1l. with aux. sp.; *P4L – cross 4p. to the left: remove 2p. on aux. sp. in front of the canvas, 2l., 2l. with aux. sp.;
P4P – cross 4p. to the right: remove 2p. on aux. sp. behind the canvas, 2l., 2l. with aux. sp.;
P5P - cross 5p. to the right: remove 3p. on aux. sp. behind the canvas, 2l., 3l. with aux. sp.; *P3iL – cross 3p. from the wrong side to the left: remove 2p. on aux. sp. in front of the canvas, 1i., 2l. with aux. sp.; *P3iP – cross 3p. from the wrong side to the right: remove 1 p. on aux. sp. behind the canvas, 2l., 1i. with aux. sp.

Patterns:

cutting: 2l.x2i.;
double pearl pattern: 1p. (front): 1l., *1i., 1l.* – from * to * repeat on all sts; 2p.: 1i., *1l., 1i.* – from * to * repeat on all sts; 3p.: like 1p.; 4p.: like 1p.;
pattern - diagram A: perform on 8p.: 1p. (fronts): 2l., 4i., 2l.; 2 rub. and all on the wrong side: according to the visible pattern; 3rd: P3L, P3P; 5r.: 8l.; 7r.: P3iL, P3iP; 9r., 11r., 13r.: 2i., 4l., 2i.; 15 rubles: P4P, P4L; 17r.: 8l.; 19 rubles: P3iP, P3iL; 20 rub.: according to risk. These 20 rubles. make up a vertical repeat of pattern A;
pattern - diagram B: perform on 17p: 1p. (knits.): 5i., P3P, 1i., P3L, 5i.; 2l.: 5l., 3i., 1l., 3i., 5l.; 3r.: 4i., P3P, 1i., 1l., 1i., P3L, 4i.; 4r.: 4l., 3i., 1l., 1i., 1l., 3i., 4l.; 5r.: 3i., P3P, 1i., [1l., 1i.]x2, P3L, 3i.; 6r.: 3l., 3i., 1l., [1i., 1l.]x2, 3i., 3l.; 7r.: 2i., P3P, 1i., [1l., 1i.]x3, P3L, 2i.; 8r.: 2l., 3i., 1l., [1i., 1l.]x3, 3i., 2l.; 9p.: 2p., 2p., 1p., [1p., 1p.]x4, 2p., 2p.; 10r.: 2l., 2i., 1l., [1i., 1l.]x4, 2i., 2l.; 11r.: 2i., P3iL, 1i., [1l., 1i.]x3, P3iL, 2i.; 12r.: 3l., 2i., 1l., [1i., 1l.]x3, 2i., 3l.; 13r.: 3i., P3iL, 1i., [1l., 1i.]x2, P3iL, 3i.; 14r.: 4l., 2i., 1l., [1i., 1l.]x2, 2i., 4l.; 15r.: 4i., P3iL, 1i., 1l., 1i., P3iP, 4i.; 16r.: 5l., 2i., 1l., 1i., 1l., 2i., 5l.; 17r.: 5i., P3iL, 1i., P3iP, 5i.; 18r.: 6l., 2i., 1l., 2i., 6l.; 19r.: 6i., P3iL, 6i.; 20r.: 6l., 5i., 6l. These 20 rubles. form a vertical repeat of pattern B.

Density: on double pearl knot. 19p. for 28 rub. will be 10cm by 10cm.

Description

We start knitting a sweater for a dog with a set of sp. No4 42; 50; 62; 86; 102p. We cut at 7.5; 10; 10; 14; 14cm. In the last row we add 7 stitches at equal intervals. Total 49; 57; 69; 92; 109p. We set M, indicating the end of the river. and go to sp. No4.5. Next, the operating algorithm is as follows:

1r. (fronts): [1l., 1i.]x3; 5; 8; 14; 18 times, 2i., 8p. – сх. A, 17p. – sh.V, 8p. – сх. A, 2i., [1l., 1i.]x3; 5; 8; 14; 18 times. We knit further according to this distribution. At the same time, we knit the loops of the beginning and end of the row with a double pearl pattern, making additions of 1 stitch. in each 3; 5; 5; 9; 5 rubles, then every 2nd rub. before receiving

63; 77; 89; 129; 161p. We include the added items in double pearls. pattern.

From the next R. make slits for the paws: knitting 5; 5; 7; eleven; 12p. pattern, closed track. 4; 6; 6; 10; 12p., 45; 55; 63; 87; 113p. - according to the drawing, next. 4; 6; 6; 10; 12p. close, 5; 5; 7; eleven; 12p. - according to the figure.

Then we knit each part separately at 2.5; 4; 4; 6; 7.5cm height. Last r. - purl Next r. we connect the individual parts into a common fabric: knit 5; 5; 7; eleven; 12p. according to the pattern, over the previously closed points we dial 4; 6; 6; 10; 12p., 45; 55; 63; 87; 113p. – according to the pattern, dial 4; 6; 6; 10; 12p., finish according to the drawing.

It turned out to be 63; 77; 89; 129; 161p. We continue exactly at 11.5; 14; 18; 25.5; 28cm from M, ending purlwise. side by side. At the end of it we put the 2nd M.

At the beginning of the trail. two rubles closed 6; 7; 9; 12; 13p. and we get 51; 63; 71; 105; 135p. We continue according to the figure, making decreases on both sides in even rows. 1 p. before receiving 33; 43; 49; 73; 93p.

Next we knit the dog sweater at exactly 23; 29; 37; 51; 56 cm from the 1st M and transplant the item to the auxiliary. sp.

We make the front seam - from the neck to the 2nd M.

Sp. No4 we dial a circle. knitting needles along the edges of the faces. sides of one side 37; 40; 57; 73; 79p., starting from the 2nd M to the back loops, knit 33; 43; 49; 73; 93 sts of the back with knit stitches. At the same time we perform a decrease of 7p. on the back at equal intervals. Next we raise 37; 40; 57; 73; 79p. on the second side to the row with the 2nd M. There are 100 in total; 116; 156; 212; 244p.

We perform 2.5 cm of elastic bands in a circle. Closed P.

For the paws, we raise 8 along the edges of the openings; 8; 10; 12; 14p. on each side. Total 24; 28; 32; 36; 44p. on one paw. We knit in the round with a cut of 4; 5; 6; 7.5; 7.5 cm. Closed p. For the second paw, repeat as described.

How to knit a dog costume: ideas

Sets of clothes made from yarn of the same color look very cute on small dogs. An elegant dress for a small dog is complemented by a headband with pom-poms. The same pompom is on the dress itself.

How to knit a costume for a dog with knitting needles ideas:

Set of knitted clothes for a small dog

How to knit a costume for a dog with knitting needles ideas:

And these cuties seem to understand that they are the most beautiful creatures in the world. They pose for cameras no worse than famous show business stars.

The most beautiful sets of knitted clothes for small dogs

Raglan sweater

We will need:

yarn, consisting of 50% wool, 50% mohair - 50g each of melange and chocolate color;
set of toe knitting needles No. 3;
hook No.3;
markers (M).

Patterns:

persons Ch.: all loops in all rows. – facial;
cutting: 2l.x2i.;
cutting: 1l.x1i.;
main pattern: 1p.: *2i., 2l. - the algorithm is as follows: we knit the second stitch behind the lower segment, then, without removing it from the sp., we knit the first stitch behind the upper segment, remove both loops, 2i., 3l. we shoot on aux. sp. before knitting, 3l., 3l. with aux. knitting needles* – from * to * repeat on all stitches of the row; 2 rub. (and all even): according to apparent risk; 3r., 5r.: *2i., 2l. (see algorithm for row 1), row 2, row 6* – from * to * repeat on all stitches of the row; 7r.: same as 1r.

Description of knitting a sweater for a dog

Along the length of the product during knitting we alternate color stripes: 2p. one color, 4 rub. – another. We start knitting a sweater with a set of melange yarn 52p. We switch to circular knitting and cut 2l.x2i. by 13cm.

The further distribution of stitches is as follows: 14p. – before, 1p. – raglan line (put M), 7p. – sleeve, 1p. – raglan line (put M), 20p. – back, 1p. – raglan line (put M), 7p. – sleeve, 1p. – raglan line (put M).

We move on to the main pattern, making 1 stitch increments in even rows. on both sides of each M. Having knitted 3 cm, remove the sleeve loops with a pin, and knit the front and back to 10 cm.

Then 18p. from the front side closed The rest - we knit in straight/reverse rows for another 10cm. Then all items are closed. We crochet the edge of the dog sweater with single crochets.

We transfer the sleeve loops to the joint. and knit faces with chocolate yarn. Ch. around by 6 cm, then another 3 cm with an elastic band of 1l.x1i.

Features of knitting a sweater for a dog on knitting needles

To create a sweater for a dog, you need to go through several steps:

Stage 1: taking measurements

When measuring, take into account that the “pet” will be active in the finished sweater and therefore immediately make adjustments of a few centimeters:

product length (from collar to tail);
width of the product (between the front and back paws);
back and chest circumference;
distance between paws;
waist (abdomen) circumference;
OL - paw circumference;
ОШ - neck circumference.

How to take measurements from a dog

The peculiarity of a dog sweater is that the back is usually knitted wider and longer; especially for a dachshund, models need longer lengths. Let's walk through step by step for beginners how to properly knit a warm sweater for a dog with your own hands.

Knitting pattern for a sweater for a small dog

Important! All measurements presented should be taken when the dog is in a relaxed state.

Stage 2: gate

Based on the measurements, a set of loops is made and then the neck is knitted.

Where to start with a dog sweater

More often the collar is simply done with an elastic band.

Important! The neck for a dog is not made long so that it does not interfere with the “pet”.

Stage 3: Raglan

Product marking

The length of the raglan will depend on your measurements, as will all the details of this product.

Stage 4: sleeves

Knitting a collar and raglan

The loops for the sleeve will be closer to each other on the side of the front piece.

Stage 5: back/front

Ready sweater

After reaching the required length, you need to make an elastic band and close the loops.

How to knit socks for a dog with knitting needles?

Socks for a small dog with knitting needles. You can knit it like this:

On five, like knitting needles, as they knit socks for people.
On two knitting needles. In this case, the square for the sole and the rectangle for the walls of the socks are knitted separately.

Since the socks are small, knitting on five needles is inconvenient. The knitting needles keep falling out of the loops. Turning knitting by knitting 5 loops, which is how many are cast on each of the four knitting needles, is labor-intensive. The consolation is that you will have to knit no more than 15 rows.

Warm wardrobe for Chihuahua

Taking into account the miniature size of the breed, clothing is vital for such dogs, because even just damp or slightly cool and windy weather is dangerous for them. So, be sure to provide your pet with waterproof overalls for the off-season, and with the arrival of real cold weather, you need to wear something warm knitted things - a pullover or jumper.

Regardless of whether we buy ready-made clothes or knit them ourselves, it is necessary to take into account the main feature of things for the animal: blouses, sweaters and overalls should perfectly warm your pet, but in no case hinder its movements during walks. If clothes for boys are open on the tummy, then for girls this area is necessarily closed.

Don't forget about shoes - without them, your pet could be injured by broken glass or step into a puddle containing toxic motor oil.

And, of course, preference should be given exclusively to natural fabrics and materials.

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How to make a house for a Chihuahua with your own hands

Video “Knitted sweater for Chihuahua”

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How to knit shoes for a dog with knitting needles?

We bring to your attention interesting striped boots for dogs, which consist of two parts and are tied like real boots. If you are interested in how to knit shoes for a dog, you will definitely like this master class.

So, you need to connect two parts, approximately the same as in our diagram below. The paw sizes of all dogs are different, so the diagram is arbitrary.

Knitted front part of dog boots

The boots consist of two parts, the first will cover the upper part of the dog's paw and serve as the “tongue” of the boot. The second will cover the foot, heel and will become the side of the shoes. These two parts need to be sewn together with threads. In addition, they will be connected by a lace that tightens the dog's shoes at the top.

The second part of the dog boot

We will tell you how to knit shoes for a dog step by step. We knit the back of the shoes with strips of yarn of two colors.

Striped boots for dogs

For the front part of the dog's shoes, we knit a piece whose shape resembles a triangle.

Second piece for the knitted dog shoe
This is what the front piece will look like when folded in half:

Front part

And the next photo shows what ready-made boots for a dog will look like. If desired, they can be decorated at the top with fur or beads.

Ready-made boots for dogs

And such shoes and clothes “a la carrot” may be original, but they are clearly not comfortable for the dog.

Costume for a dog “a la carrot”
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