SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X Finished Chest 18 (22, 26, 30) in. [45.5 (56, 66, 76) cm] around widest point
Finished Length 12 (17, 20, 24) in. [30.5 (43, 51, 61) 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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GAUGE:
8 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in garter st (k every row). 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.
BACK Cast on 25 (31, 37, 43) sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 7 (12, 14, 16) in. [18 (30.5, 35.5, 40.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Dec Row (RS): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 23 (29, 35, 41) sts.
K 3 rows. Rep Dec Row every 4th row 4 (4, 5, 7) more times – 15 (21, 25, 27) sts.
Bind off.
UNDERPIECE Cast on 11 (13, 15, 17) sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 4½ (7¼, 10¼, 10¾) in. [11.5 (18.5, 26, 27.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Dec Row (RS): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1 – 9 (11, 13, 15) sts.
K 4 rows. Rep Dec Row every 5th row 2 (3, 4, 5) more times – 5 sts.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew sides of Underpiece to Back, leaving 2 (2½, 3, 3½) in. [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9) cm] open on each side for legs.
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VERY EASY & VERY FAST pattern to follow. I have made 4 of these sweaters so far. 3 XL for my German Shepherd and one M size. Because I do not like seaming I calculated where I would be connecting the under-piece and then picked up a stitch from the left side, cast on the required stitches for the bottom-piece, picked up a stitch from the right side of the top piece and just knitted back and forth picking up a stitch at each of the next rib rows on each end until it was time for the decreases. Then I reconnected at the collar and continued the pickup/connection process. Also, I agree that this sweater would be nicer with some ribbing for a collar and possibly arms. So, I converted the first inch or two of the top piece to a 2x2 rib. For the collar of both the top and bottom, I chose not to bind off at the last row. Instead I put the stitches from the top piece on a holder until I was done with the bottom piece. Then when I was done with the last row of the bottom piece I simply continued knitting the top piece stitches that were on the collar in a 2x2 rib. For the M size sweater I followed the instructions as written with the exception of the collar (I used my method as previously mentioned). I added the 2x2 ribbing as previously mentioned, then seamed the sides with a whip stitch between rib rows.. Looked nice. Then I picked up 16 stitches (4 st top, 4 st on R and L sides, & 4 st bottom) and knitted a 2x2 rib. Looks nice.
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