SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Finished Chest 14 (18, 22, 26) in. (35.5 (45.5, 56, 66) cm) Finished Length 15 (19, 23, 27) in. (38 (48.5, 58.5, 68.5) cm) 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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Touch of Mink Dog Sweater
Lion Brand® Microspun - Fun Fur®
GAUGE:
16 sts + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with smaller needles and 2 strands of A held
tog in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
13 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) with larger needles and 1 strand each of B and C held tog
in Garter st (k all rows). 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
K1, P1 Rib
Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from *.
Row 2: K the k sts and p the p sts.
Repeat Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib
BACK
Beg at neck opening with smaller needles and 2 strands of A held tog, cast on 37
(50, 63, 67) sts. Work in Garter st (k all rows) in the following sequence:
2 rows with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog.
4 rows with larger needles and 1 strand each B and C held tog.
6 rows with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog.
4 rows with larger needles and 1 strand each B and C held tog.
6 rows with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog.
4 rows with larger needles and 1 strand each B and C held tog.
8 rows with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog.
4 rows with larger needles and 1 strand each B and C held tog.
8 rows with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog.
Then continue to alternate 4 rows with larger needles and 1 strand each B and C
held tog and 10 rows with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog, AT THE SAME
TIME, when piece measures 8 (12, 16, 17) in. (20.5 (30.5, 40.5, 43) cm) from
beg, decrease 1 st each edge every other row 8 (8, 11, 11) times – 21 (34, 41,
45) sts. Work even in established pattern until piece measures 12 (16, 21, 23)
in. (30.5 (40.5, 53.5, 58.5) cm) from beg, end with at least 3 rows worked with
smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog. Bind off.
UNDERPANEL
Beg at neck opening with smaller needles and 2 strands A held tog, cast on 6 sts.
Work in St st, increase 1 st each edge every 3rd row 7 (9, 13, 16) times – 21
(25, 33, 39) sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 8 (12, 16, 17) in.
(20.5 (30.5, 40.5, 43) cm) from beg, end with a RS row. Work 3 rows in Garter st.
Bind off all sts loosely.
FINISHING
Sew sides of Underpanel to Back, leaving a 2 (2½, 3, 3½) in. (5 (6.5, 7.5,
9) cm) opening at widest point of Underpanel on each side for front legs.
Collar
From RS, with double-pointed needles and 2 strands A held tog, pick up and k 42
(54, 68, 72) sts evenly spaced around neck. Divide sts onto 4 needles. Join,
being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Work in k1, p1 Rib
for 1½ in. (4 cm). Bind off in rib.
Leg Opening Edging
From RS, with double-pointed needles and 2 strands A held tog, pick up and k 20
(22, 24, 26) sts evenly spaced around leg opening. Divide sts onto 4 needles.
Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Work 5 rnds
in k1, p1 Rib. Bind off in rib.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Touch of Mink Dog Sweater Reviewed by Jil Baird on 2008-12-27
Wow - so much fun. We have a miniature schnauzer T.R. (Theodore Roosevelt). We live at the entrance to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota.
I had a great time knitting this little sweater. Took me only one evening. And, T.R. loves his sweater.!!!!!
Starting another one tonight. I'll post pictures later.
Jil Baird
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