DROPS Design built the Snuggle Berry to work from the tail up to the neck. It’s a different approach from most dog sweater patterns, which start at the neck. Whether it actually fits better is debatable – but it does work.
Four sizes, from Chihuahua to small Boxer. Uses DROPS Snow yarn, which is a bulky yarn with a soft texture.
How it’s built
The back and belly are worked back and forth separately, then joined to work the neck in the round. After that, the back and belly are sewn together and the front legs are worked. It’s an intermediate project – the construction is a bit more involved than a simple top-down sweater.
The pattern uses stocking stitch and rib. No cables or colorwork.
What you need
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Sizes: XS (Chihuahua), S (Bichon Frise), M (Cocker Spaniel), L (small Boxer) – back length 34-49 cm
- Yarn: DROPS Snow (Yarn group E, bulky)
The pattern is free on the DROPS / Garnstudio site. Note that DROPS patterns can’t be reproduced digitally – they ask you to link directly to their site, which we do.