SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Chest measurement 14 (18, 22, 26) inches Finished sweater measurement 15 (19, 23, 27 inches 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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Furry Dog Sweater
Lion Brand® Fun Fur® - Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
14 sts + 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with one strand each MC and CC held tog on larger needles.
18 sts + 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in St st with one strand CC on smaller needles 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.
DOG SWEATER BACK Beg at neck opening with one strand each MC and CC held tog and larger needles, cast on 40 (54, 68, 72) sts. Work in St st until piece measures 8 (12, 16, 17)" from beg ending with a WS row.
Dec 1 st each edge every other row 8 (8, 12, 12) times – 24 (38, 44, 48) sts. Work even until piece measures 12 (16, 21, 23)" from beg. Bind off all sts loosely.
UNDERPANEL Beg at neck opening with one strand CC and smaller needles, cast on 7 sts. Work in K1, P1 Rib, inc 1 st each end every 3rd row 7 (9, 13, 16) times – 21 (25, 33, 39) sts. Work even until piece measures 8 (12, 16, 17)" from beg. Bind off all sts loosely.
FINISHING Sew Underpanel to Back leaving a 2 (2½, 3, 3½) inches space on each side for front leg openings at the widest point of Underpanel.
Neck With double-pointed needles and one strand CC, pick up and knit 44 (58, 72, 76) sts evenly around neck opening. Place marker, join, and work in K1, P1 Rib for 3" or desired length. Bind off all sts loosely.
Leg Openings With double-pointed needles and one strand CC, pick up and knit 20 (22, 24, 26) sts evenly around opening. Place marker, join, and work 5 rnds in K1, P1 Rib. Bind off all sts loosely.
Body Ribbing With double-pointed needles and one strand CC, pick up and knit 78 (96, 120, 130) sts evenly around Back opening. Join and work 5 rnds K1, P1 Rib. Bind off all sts loosely. Weave in ends.
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Furry Dog Sweater Reviewed by stephanie dupreez on 2010-07-25
I made three of these sweaters and was very pleased. The dogs also.
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