SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Finished Chest 18 (22, 26, 30) in. [45.5 (56, 66, 76) cm] around widest point
Finished Length 12 (17, 20, 24) in. [30.5 (43, 51, 61) cm] Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Need for Tweed Dog Sweater
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
8 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in garter st (k every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
BACK Cast on 25 (31, 37, 43) sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 7 (12, 14, 16) in. [18 (30.5, 35.5, 40.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Dec Row (RS): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 23 (29, 35, 41) sts.
K 3 rows. Rep Dec Row every 4th row 4 (4, 5, 7) more times – 15 (21, 25, 27) sts.
Bind off.
UNDERPIECE Cast on 11 (13, 15, 17) sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 4½ (7¼, 10¼, 10¾) in. [11.5 (18.5, 26, 27.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Dec Row (RS): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 9 (11, 13, 15) sts.
K 4 rows. Rep Dec Row every 5th row 2 (3, 4, 5) more times – 5 sts.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew sides of Underpiece to Back, leaving 2 (2½, 3, 3½) in. [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9) cm] open on each side for legs.
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Need for Tweed Dog Sweater Reviewed by Rebecca Lawrence on 2009-10-10
I am brand new to knitting and I found this sweater really fun and easy to make. I made it in one evening, using Thick & Quick in Grass and the medium sized pattern. Once I completed the two pieces, I basted them together for a try-on...I was worried that it would be too tight, but the sweater has a lot of stretch and fit nicely. I sewed the top two inches of the pieces together, left about 3 inches for the leg holes, then joined the remainder. I am very pleased with how this turned out!
