I can’t figure out if this video is cute or borderline animal cruelty. All I know for sure is that if I were Lucy, I’d associate this sweater with having my legs ripped out of their sockets and bite any approaching bugger who ever tried to put it on me again.
So does someone need to call the ASPCA, or did Lucy just cut a mean rug with the help of her loving owner? Let us know what you think in the comments. And by the way, did you notice the brand new design? Whaddaya reckon? Many thanks to the lovely Reese for her hard work and great ideas.
You’ll have to register at Bernat.com to get access to this sweater pattern, but other than that it’s 100% free. A bright and bold fun striped dog coat to crochet. The coat visible in the image is designed with knitting worsted weight yarn.
Let us know how you do with this pattern - leave a comment with your very own review for everyone else to read.
I emailed Esther a few years ago and asked if I could use her popular pattern on this site. She politely declined my request, but it’s still a great resource and I want to point it out to everyone. The story goes, she was frustrated at the lack of a suitable pattern for her pooch so she came up with her own. Along the way, she decided to make it customizable for anyone to use based on dog neck and chest measurements. Esther suggests you make 2 sweaters, so one will have ample time to dry after Fido frolics in the snow. Have a look for yourself, and let us know what you think!
Wylie was a well-loved pooch whose owner built a tribute page for him which features a great and simple knitting pattern for everyone to enjoy. If you’ve been looking for a good Chihuahua sweater pattern, keep reading: “This sweater was inspired by, and designed for him. At one point he had 12 of them in all kinds of stitches, colors, styles and fibers. He wore them with pride and a cocky attitude.” The memory of Wylie also lives on in this terrific gallery of sweaters which people have knit based on this pattern and then submitted.
The pattern is easily scaleable for different sized dogs with simple accompanying instructions. It’s been online since 1995 - 11 years now! - and is great for beginners. Enjoy, and here’s to Wylie!
Don’t select a sweater based on size alone - there are many other factors you should take into consideration when selecting a pattern. There’s a great list from eHow.com on the subject. Here are a few of our favorite tips:
1. Understand that sweaters are not just a silly accessory. Many dogs need to wear them in cold weather. Shorthaired breeds, older dogs, ill dogs and puppies may need to wear sweaters for protection in cold weather.
Ask your vet if you are unsure whether your dog needs a sweater.
Know that to be effective against cold a sweater should completely cover your dog’s stomach, keep its legs free for easy movement, fit snugly and end at the base of the tail.
Notice that sweaters come in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes. If you are unsure which size your dog should wear, here’s a guideline: Toy breeds wear small, beagle-size dogs wear medium, retriever-size dogs wear large and dogs the size of Saint Bernards wear extra-large. If all else fails, hold the sweater up to your dog to check for size.
Read the full article for yourself here, and happy knitting!
I haven’t met very many felines who would gladly sit still to have a sweater pulled onto them. I have met even less who wouldn’t spend every minute afterward trying to knaw it off! Regardless, Tim and Lisa over at Crochet and More look like they’ve found the answer. Have a look at Basil and a few of his fellow kitties as they proudly model several versions of a fairly simple looking one-piece, and then print the pattern out to try for yourself. It can also be used for your favorite pooch, just in case somebody gets jealous.
Could it be true? Could this self-described Dog Sweater Pattern Generator actually work? It seems like a lofty claim, but we had some degree of success generating custom descriptions based on measurements that we entered - and it will even mention the name of your dog in the results. Print a pattern of your specification out for later use and give it a shot. Please leave comments and tell us what you think of this ambitious little page. Did you end up using it to actually knit a sweater? Inquiring pooches want to know.
If you sometimes see your dog out of the corner of your eye and mistake it for a cockroach or hamster, you may want to have a look at this pattern. It’s described as a ‘Cabled Jacket’ and looks as though it is suitable for beginners. If you’ve seen similar sweaters tailored to super-small dogs, please point us in the right direction. Eventually, we’d like to have a huge index of patterns divided by size and even breed!
If anyone gives it a shot, please send us a photo of your favorite pooch decked out in this design. And maybe someday we’ll even have permission to post it right here on DGK.
As we took our time getting the new site design and functionality implemented (hey, we’re only a year late,) many folks took the time to link to us. We’ve received a lot of traffic from these silent partners, and we wanted to make sure all our visitors know about them in return. So, with no further adue, here are some great knitting and crochet-related websites you should add to your favorites:
Would you like your knitting site to be featured here on DGK? We’d be happy to give you a mention if you’ll link back to us in return. Simply send us an email and tell us where on your site we can find your outgoing DGK link - and we’ll gladly reciprocate. We look forward to meeting you!
DogGoneKnit’s old friend, Bonnie, was nice enough to send in this photo of Greta wearing her lovely new pink wrap! Bonnie says she knit this in about 2 days and that it’s a great pattern for beginners and accomplished knitters alike.
I think you’ll agree, she looks very fashionable - and now your special pooch can get in on the action too. Have a look at the pattern Bonnie used and print it out to try yourself. If you have any difficulties or questions, discuss the specifics in the dog park.
