Dog in a colorful knit sweater

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 … Read more

Small dog in a cable knit sweater

Darby’s original cable sweater was great, but it didn’t fit a 5-pound dog. Autumnblossomknits sized it down. It works. The cable runs down the back. It’s a single cable, not a complicated Aran panel – clean and classic without being fussy. How it’s built The sweater uses 2×2 ribbing at the edges, stockinette for the … Read more

Tiny Chihuahua wearing a knit sweater

Tiny dogs are notoriously hard to fit. Most commercial patterns bottom out at “XS” and still swamp a 4-pound dog. Connie at Hartwood Roses built this ribbed sweater specifically for Winnie – a tiny dog with an 11-inch chest and a 9-inch back length. If you have a Chihuahua or another very small breed, this … Read more

Small dog wearing a knit sweater

Aura Guignard put together this beginner pattern for cats and small dogs. It works up in the round. And she included a full YouTube tutorial, which makes a real difference if you’re newer to knitting in the round. Six sizes. Beginner-friendly. Video included. It’s a solid starting point. How it’s built The sweater is worked … Read more

Free Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns

Every pattern here is free. No sign-up, no paywall - just download and knit. Use the filters below to find the right fit for your dog and your skill level.

9 patterns
Custom-Fit Dog Sweater Pattern - Any Size, Any Breed
Custom-Fit Dog Sweater Pattern - Any Size, Any Breed

Most free dog sweater knitting patterns are sized for small dogs. The ones that do include larger sizes tend to use neck...

Intermediate Any Size
Aran Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern
Aran Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Aran sweaters look great on dogs. Louise Bollanos at Handy Little Me designed this one with Irish moss stitch and cables. It...

Intermediate Any Size
Snuggle Berry Dog Sweater - Free DROPS Pattern
Snuggle Berry Dog Sweater - Free DROPS Pattern

DROPS Design built the Snuggle Berry to work from the tail up to the neck. It’s a different approach from most dog...

Beginner Small
Edinburgh Seamless Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern
Edinburgh Seamless Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Seams are annoying. Taryn at Calico Radio designed the Edinburgh sweater to be completely seamless – worked from neck to tail with...

Intermediate Medium
5 Lb Cable Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern
5 Lb Cable Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Darby’s original cable sweater was great, but it didn’t fit a 5-pound dog. Autumnblossomknits sized it down. It works. The cable runs...

Beginner Small
Winnie's Tiny Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern
Winnie's Tiny Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Tiny dogs are notoriously hard to fit. Most commercial patterns bottom out at “XS” and still swamp a 4-pound dog. Connie at...

Beginner Small
Christmas Pompom Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern
Christmas Pompom Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern

Small dogs get cold fast. This Wunderlabel pattern fixes that with a top-down knit that works up quickly in chunky yarn. The...

Beginner Any Size
Cat or Small Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern + Video
Cat or Small Dog Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern + Video

Aura Guignard put together this beginner pattern for cats and small dogs. It works up in the round. And she included a...

Beginner Small
Luna's Jacket - Free Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
Luna's Jacket - Free Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern

Most dog sweaters are built for dogs that can bend their legs easily. Luna’s Jacket isn’t. Ciara at The Fairy Thorn designed...

Intermediate Medium