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Home : Patterns : Turtleneck Dog Sweater
 

Free Knitting Pattern
Turtleneck Dog Sweater

Lion Brand® Fancy Fur - Microspun
Pattern #: 50570

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: Small, Large
Finished chest 13¼ (25) inches [33.5 (63.5) cm] Length 9¼ (21¾) inches [23.5 (55) cm Note Pattern is written for smaller size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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.

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Color (A)
Fancy Fur

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 220-294: Fancy Fur Yarn: Spring Garden
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Color (B)
Microspun

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 910-194: Microspun Yarn:    Lime
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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Microspun
French Vanilla Lily White Blush Coral Royal Blue Cherry Red Mocha Coffee
Leaf Lavender Lilac Fuchsia Purple Turquoise Sterling Ebony
Buttercup Mango Lime
Fancy Fur
Wild White Pretty In Pink Brilliant Blue Rainbow Red Chocolate Sprinkles Tropical Turquoise Bold Black Stained Glass
Jungle Print Ecru & Ebony Stormy Sea Night & Day Tiger Eye Electric Slide Northern Lights Flaming Fuchsia
Purple Passion Mixed Berries Sunrise Mountain Vista Strawberry Fields Spring Garden Party Pink
*Fancy Fur (Article #220) provides two great textures in one yarn and a rainbow of color in every ball. It is packaged in 1¾ ozs (50 gms) 39 yards (35 meters) skeins. 55% Polyamide 45% Polyester; Made in Italy
*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls

You can also buy materials separately
 
MATERIALS QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  220-294 Fancy Fur Yarn: Spring Garden 2 balls $11.98 (8)  
Note: (MC)
•  910-194 Microspun Yarn: Lime 1 ball $3.99 (2)  
Note: (CC)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm] 1 $3.60  
Lion Brand Stitch Holders 1 $5.99  
Lion Brand Stitch Markers 1 $2.49  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $3.59  
Additional Materials
Size 8 [5mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle
 
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Turtleneck Dog Sweater

Lion Brand® Fancy Fur - Microspun

GAUGE:

18 sts + 36 rows = 4 inches [10cm] in Garter st (Knit every row) with CC 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:

ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and k them tog.

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.


BACK
With MC and straight needles, cast on 35 (51) sts. Work in Garter st, inc 1 st each end of row every 6th (4th) row 3 (14) times – 41 (79) sts. Continue even in Garter st until piece measures 5 1/2 (14)” [14 (35.5) cm]. Change to CC and knit 4 rows.
Leg Openings
Place marker at each end of last row to mark beginning of leg openings.
Dec Row K 2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2.
Repeat Dec Row every other row 3 more times – 33 (71) sts. Knit 10 rows.
Inc Row K 2, M1, k to last 2 sts, M1, k 2.
Repeat Inc Row every other row 3 more times – 41 (79) sts.
Place marker at each end of last row to mark end of leg openings. Knit 4 rows.
Change to MC and work even in Garter st for 1 (5)” [2.5 (12.5) cm]. Place 41 (79) sts on holder.

FRONT
With MC and straight needles, cast on 19 (33) sts. Work in Garter st for 1 (6)” [2.5 (15) cm]. Change to CC, and knit 4 rows. Shape Leg openings and end as for Back. Place 19 (33) sts on holder.

Collar
With CC and circular needle, knit across Back sts on holder, then Front sts on holder – 60 (112) sts. Place marker and join for working in the rnd.

Size L Only *K 2, k2tog, k 3, k2tog; repeat from *, end k 4 – 88 sts.

Both Sizes Work even in rnds of K2, P2 Rib until Collar measures 4 (7)” [10 (18) cm]. Bind off loosely in pattern. Fold Collar back.

Sleeves
At each leg opening, with RS facing and CC, pick up and knit 14 sts each on Front and Back/Back and Front – 28 sts.
Work in K2, P2 Rib until sleeve measures 2 1/2 (3 1/2)” [6.5 (9) cm]. Bind off loosely in pattern.

FINISHING
Sew side seams on either side of leg openings. Sew sleeve seams. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) CC = contrasting color
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit MC = main color
p = purl rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together
WS = wrong side  


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Pattern Average Rating: ***** (based on 10 reviews)
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Turtleneck Dog Sweater Reviewed by debbie on 2009-03-30 *****
very easy, and easy to adjust to fit my pups too!
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