It has been a busy and productive week finishing up craft projects. My miniature schnauzer will be warm and cozy in his crocheted dog sweater. Scroll down to find the how-to pattern and video below.
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Finished craft projects
This one’s for my sweetie’s birthday this weekend. Don’t you love the song, Because You Loved Me performed by Celine Dion. The lyrics are so beautiful!
I can think of so many places to display this sign. It works hanging on a wall, sitting on a shelf or a piece of furniture.
This initial and name plaque is a gift for a new little (great) niece.
And, this one for my furry companion.
Crocheted Dog Sweater
Update: Since I first posted this project I have found a video that you might enjoy and find helpful as you make the sweater.
This is this Bernat pattern I followed to make my dog’s Crochet Dog Sweater:
MEASUREMENTS
Dog chest measurement
Small 10 ins [25.5 cm]
Medium 16 ins [40.5 cm]
Large 24 ins [61 cm]
XL 30 ins [76 cm]
Small 10 ins [25.5 cm]
Medium 16 ins [40.5 cm]
Large 24 ins [61 cm]
XL 30 ins [76 cm]
MATERIALS
Bernat Super Value (5 oz / 140 g)
Sizes S (M-L-XL)
Main Color (MC) 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast A 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast B 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast C 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast D 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast E 1 (1-1-1) ball
Bernat Super Value (5 oz / 140 g)
Sizes S (M-L-XL)
Main Color (MC) 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast A 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast B 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast C 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast D 1 (1-1-1) ball
Contrast E 1 (1-1-1) ball
Sizes 4 mm (US F) and 4.5 mm (US G) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
14 dc and 8 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger hook.
14 dc and 8 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
Stripe Pat
1 row A, 1 row B, 1 row C, 1 row D, 1 row E and 1 row MC.
Rep last 6 rows for stripe pat throughout.
Stripe Pat
1 row A, 1 row B, 1 row C, 1 row D, 1 row E and 1 row MC.
Rep last 6 rows for stripe pat throughout.
Neck Ribbing: With MC and smaller hook, ch 8 loosely.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row 30 (46-70-82) times more omitting turning ch at end of last row.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row 30 (46-70-82) times more omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Body: Change to larger hook.
1st row: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work a further 33 (49-73-85) dc across long edge of neck ribbing. 34 (50-74-86) dc. Join A. Ch 3. Turn.
Cont in stripe pat as follows: 2nd row: 1 dc in first dc – inc made. 1 dc in each dc to last dc. 2 dc in last dc – inc made. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 2 (6-10-16) times more. 40 (64-96-120) dc.
1st row: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work a further 33 (49-73-85) dc across long edge of neck ribbing. 34 (50-74-86) dc. Join A. Ch 3. Turn.
Cont in stripe pat as follows: 2nd row: 1 dc in first dc – inc made. 1 dc in each dc to last dc. 2 dc in last dc – inc made. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 2 (6-10-16) times more. 40 (64-96-120) dc.
Shape Leg Opening: First Side: Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7– 11-15) dc. 5 (8-12-16) dc. Ch 3. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s) more omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s) more omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Center Section: Next row: With RS facing, miss next 4 (7-9-12) dc, join yarn with ss in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 21 (33-53-63) dc. 22 (34-54-64) dc. Ch 3. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s) more omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s) more omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Second Side: Next row: With RS facing miss next 4 (7-9-12) unworked dc, join yarn with ss in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) dc. 5 (8-10-13) dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s).
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s).
Joining Row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc across Second Side. Ch 4 (7-9- 12)loosely. 1 dc in each dc across Center Section. Ch 4 (7-9-12) loosely. 1 dc in each dc across First Side. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9- 12) ch. 1 dc in each of next 22 (34-54-64) dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) ch. 1 dc in each of next 5 (8-10-13) dc. 40 (64-96- 120) dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc across. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row until work from Joining Row measures approx 4½ (7-10½-11½) ins [11.5 (18– 26.5-29) cm] ending with RS facing for next row and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9- 12) ch. 1 dc in each of next 22 (34-54-64) dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) ch. 1 dc in each of next 5 (8-10-13) dc. 40 (64-96- 120) dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc across. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row until work from Joining Row measures approx 4½ (7-10½-11½) ins [11.5 (18– 26.5-29) cm] ending with RS facing for next row and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Shape Belly: Next row: Ss in each of first 7 (10-15-19) dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 27 (45-67-83) dc. Ch 3. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 28 (46-68-84) dc.
Next row: Miss first dc. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – dc2tog made. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to last 3 dc. Dc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (6-9-11) times more. 20 (32-48- 60) dc.
Next row: Miss first dc. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – dc2tog made. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to last 3 dc. Dc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (6-9-11) times more. 20 (32-48- 60) dc.
Cont even until work from 1st row after Neck Ribbing measures 10½ (16-22-25) ins [26.5 (40.5-56-63.5) cm] omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Sew seam from Neck Ribbing to Belly shaping.
Back Edging: With RS facing, MC and larger hook, join yarn with ss at seam. Ch 1. Work 1 row sc evenly around Belly shaping and back edge, working 3 sc in corners. Join with ss to first sc. Fasten off.
Leg Edging: With RS facing, MC and larger hook, join yarn with ss in any st of Leg Opening. Ch 1.
Work 1 row sc evenly around Leg Opening. Join with ss to first sc. Fasten off.
Work 1 row sc evenly around Leg Opening. Join with ss to first sc. Fasten off.
Leg Bands: With MC, ch 6 loosely.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 5 (6-8-9½) ins [12.5 (15– 20.5-24) cm]. Fasten off.
Sew leg band seam. Sew leg band to leg edging.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 5 (6-8-9½) ins [12.5 (15– 20.5-24) cm]. Fasten off.
Sew leg band seam. Sew leg band to leg edging.
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Your signs are wonderful and the doggie sweater is so cute. You are such a talented gal!
Happy Birthday to your husband….I hope it's the very best one ever! I'm praying the Lord blesses him in a very special way this year!
Lovely gifts, esp Raider's sweater!
What beautiful signs! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful everything looks great! Love the signs they are beautiful ~ & Raider has a fabulous sweater ~Blessings Heather
I love the first painted sign especially and wonder how big it is? how you did it — kind of wood, paint, etc – how long it takes?
Any and all information would be fabulous as I've always wanted something just like that!
A tutorial perhaps …
Blessings!
I especially love the first sign! What a beautiful job you did! I'm trying to think of something creative for Jason for Valentine's day this year. Hopefully, my inspiration comes soon!
Wow! Did you make those? Great job. I love the first one. I have a little sign in our bathroom on top of the shelf/closet that hubby keeps his shaving items in that says, "All my love, all my life." I put it there so he could see it every morning.
Your dog is adorable as well! Have a great weekend!
This is such a sweet idea- I love the wording! And Happy Birthday to your sweety:)
It looks like the doggy is staying warm this winter, too! Did you make his little sweater? You are so talented in so many areas!
Have a great weekend! We are headed down to Indianapolis for a wedding and seeing far-away family (even a grand from Pittsburgh!) that we don't see very often.
Take care!
Linda C
Those are spectacular! Raiders' sweater is so sporty and he looks so handsome in it ~ the perfect colors for him!
And I love the painted signs! May I ask what kind of wood do you use and what kind of paint? I have been wanting to paint a sign for at the end of our driveway with our name and another with "Farm Fresh Eggs for Sale".(My girls have been busy!) Can you give me any tips?
Blessings!
Great gifts. Raiders new sweater is adorable. I started to crochet one for my dog about a year and a half ago and never did finish it.
Love those!!! Raider is too cute. Love his sweater too. Fritz has been so cold this winter, I have had to keep a sweater on him too. The older he gets the more the cold bothers him.
Hugs,
TARA