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Dandy Dog Sweater: Easy Crochet Dog Sweater Pattern

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If you’ve been looking for an easy crochet dog sweater pattern for your pooch, this is it friend! This dog sweater pattern comes in three sizes that will fit tiny dogs to medium sized dogs. Whip up a sweater for your pup using this free crochet pattern.

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Crochet Dog Sweater Pattern

We have three dogs in our house; one 5lb, one 13lb, and one half Pitbull/half Dachshund that absolutely runs the show. I mean really, with those eyes and her tiny little legs?! She’s simply majestic. ♥

medium size dog sweater pattern

Dandy Dog Sweater Free crochet pattern

small size dog sweater pattern

extra small size dog sweater pattern

This stylish crochet dog sweater pattern comes in sizes XS, S, and M, and is worked from the neck down, all in one piece with no sewing involved.  If you need the crochet sweater for large dogs, head on over here.

Free crochet dog sweater pattern tutorial for large dogs

For this dog sweater we are using Brava Worsted yarn. My colors here are Dove Heather, Paprika, and Avocado. You could substitute with any worsted you have on hand, as it doesn’t take much – especially for the extra small dog sweater. 😉

Find the ad-free, printable version of this pattern on Ravelry, Etsy, or right here in the Heart Hook Home shop. Thank you!

Materials:

Brava Worsted Weight Yarn
-approx. 110 yards for XS
-approx. 205 yards for S
-approx. 375 yards for M

Crochet hook in size H/5mm

Find the VIDEO tutorial for this pattern below!

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Gauge: 14 sts x 13 rows = 4”

Gauge pattern:

Row 1: Ch-18. (sc, dc) in 2nd ch from hook. * sk next ch, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * 6 more times. Sk next ch, sc in last. (17)

Rows 2 – 14: Ch-1, turn, * (sc, dc) in next st, sk next st * repeat between * * 7 more times. Sk next st, sc in last. (17) Measure for gauge.

Note on gauge: Always make your swatch slightly larger than it needs to be so that when you measure you are only including inside stitches, not the outside stitches that are not uniform in shape. More on gauge here.

Pattern notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

The chain at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

Front post/Back post stitches are used for the collar. There is a tutorial for these stitches here.

The body of this sweater uses the Thicket (aka Suzette) stitch. There is a tutorial for that stitch here.

Find the ad-free, printable version of this pattern on Ravelry and Etsy or in the Heart Hook Home shop. Thank you!

Now that you’ve got gauge down, its time to whip up a dog sweater! If you need the crochet sweater for large dogs, head on over here.

Dog Sweater Video

Collar:

Row 1: Fhdc– (33, 43, 53) (or ch- (34, 44, 54), hdc in 2nd chain from hook and in each to end.) Join to top of first st with sl st. Stitch count: (33, 43, 53)

Row 2: Ch-1, do not turn, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next st * repeat between * * around, fphdc around last st. Join to top of first fphdc with sl st. Stitch count: (33, 43, 53)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, * bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st * repeat between * * around, bphdc around last st. Join to top of first bphdc with sl st. Stitch count: (33, 43, 53)

Row 4: Ch-1, turn, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next st * repeat between * * around, fphdc around last st. Join to top of first fphdc with sl st. Stitch count: (33, 43, 53)

Rows 5 through (6, 8, 10): alternate rows 3 & 4. Stitch count: (33, 43, 53)

Chest/Body:

Row (7, 9, 11): Ch-1, do not turn. (sc, dc) in first st. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around, sk next, (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (35, 45, 55)

Row (8, 10, 12): Ch-1, turn, (sc, dc) in first st. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around, sk next, (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (37, 47, 57)

Rows (9, 11, 13) through (13, 17, 25): repeat previous row. Stitch count: (47, 61, 83)

Row (14, 18, 26): Ch-1, turn, (sc, dc) in first st. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around (do not do the extra sc). Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (48, 62, 84)

Armholes:

Row (15, 19, 27): Ch-1, turn * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (0,1, 2) more times. (2, 4, 6 sts total so far). Sk next st, sc in next. Ch-(7, 11, 15), sk-(9, 13, 17) sts. In next sc, place (sc, dc). Repeat between * * (10, 11, 17) more times. Sk next st, sc in next. Ch-(7, 11, 15), sk-(9, 13, 17) sts. In next sc, place (sc, dc). Repeat between * * to end. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (44, 58, 80)

Row (16, 20, 28): Ch-1, turn. * Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around (including chains). Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (44, 58, 80)

Rows (17, 21, 29) through (20, 30, 44): Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (44, 58, 80)

Begin body tapering:

Row (21, 31, 45): Ch-1, turn, sl st in first (2, 4, 6,) sts, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (18, 23, 32) more times. Sk next st, sc in next. (leave remaining 2, 4, 6) sts unworked) Stitch count: (39, 49, 67) not including sl sts.

Row (22, 32, 46): Ch-1, turn, sk first 2 sts, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st * repeat between * * (17, 22, 30) more times. Sc in next st. Stitch count: (37, 47, 63)

Row (23, 33, 47): Ch-1, turn, sk first 2 sts, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st * repeat between * * (16, 21, 29) more times. Sc in next st. Stitch count: (35, 45, 61)

Continue decreasing until you reach row (36, 46, 66) ending with (9, 19, 23) sts.

Row (37, 47, 67): Ch-1, turn, sc in each st/row end around. Join using Invisible Join.

Find the ad-free, printable version of this pattern on Ravelry and Etsy or in the Heart Hook Home shop. Thank you!

Ta-da! I hope your furry friend loves their sweater, and that you enjoyed making it! When you’re finished I’d love to see a photo of yours. Tag me by using @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, or share in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook.

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Comments

  1. Giuliana says

    Hello! I have a French Bulldog, thick neck but short, big chest. Can you give me a couple of recommendations on measurements? I started the Medium but realized for example that 10 rows of neck is a lot for him, so I reduced it to 7 rows of 55 stitches, it runs perfectly. About the body.. I am struggling.. any advice? Thank you very much, your pattern is amazing and the explanation better so! I am writing all the way from Peru. Thanks!
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  2. Dolores says

    Hi! Thank you for the pattern! How do I make it a larger size? Is it just a matter of hook size? Thank you in advance! Dolores
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      Hi Delores! I have a pattern for larger dogs which can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/easy-crochet-dog-sweater-large-dogs/
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  3. Teresa says

    Hi. I was wondering if you could help me. I started a baby blanket a couple of years ago and I want to get it started again but I have one problem with it, I don't remember what stitch I used. I have tried several different people and have not gotten any replies. I hope you can help. I have a picture of the blanket but I don't see where I can upload it.
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  4. stacy says

    I will try this pattern. It is very cute! I also have a pit/dox and yes that little guy steals the show everywhere we go.
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  5. Jo Raston says

    I just love this pattern. I have a Jack Russell X Whippet who is very whippet in build. He loves his jumpers he now has almost 3 . His elderly sister Lab X KelpieX and even though she has a thick coat she just loves her jumpers as they keep her joints warm in her golden years.
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  6. Jean B says

    Such cute dogs on sweaters! I love the pattern. My question is how do you get the dog in the sweater? It looks tricky!
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  7. Sandra says

    I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I have started the pattern 2 times and counted my stitches. I just finished rows 11 through 17 and my stitch count is 52. The sweater looks just like the photos but the stitch count is off. What am I doing wrong? This is the first pattern from your collection that I've tried. I want this to work.
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      Hi Sandra! I am sorry you are having trouble...if you could send an email (pics are helpful) to support@hearthookhome.com or a message to the Heart Hook Home FaceBook page, we can try to get it straightened out.
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  8. Tara Noland says

    Great pattern and very easy to customize. I made one for each of our two dogs and they fit perfectly. I added flower embellishments to one and bow ties to the other. So cute!
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  9. Jessica O'Neill says

    I'm so excited that I found this pattern!!! I have a pitbull / dachshund!!! She is such a sweet girl. I wanted to make her a sweater that will keep her warm. Wish I could post a pic of my cute girl.
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  10. Rachel says

    These are absolutely lovely!! I would love to make this as a surprise present for a colleague. Would the medium be the best size for a full sized pug? Don’t really want to start asking for measurements and let on I’m making one. Haha.
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  11. NancyJeanne says

    Great pattern! I had a lot of fun with it, in between my grumbling about my errors! I decided to add a picot trim in the back/tummy single crochets, and a rosette just above the tail. Given that I'm not the most creative person, I think it turned out nicely. This coat will be going to a young teenager who lives in Alaska, so I used Malabrigo Washted in Whales Road. She loves to dress her dog up, but let's face it; it's cold up there! Thus, the embellishments. I don't use social media, so no pictures, but I enjoy making comments
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  12. Laura Patterson says

    Hello Ashlea, I love your patterns and your blog, but I absolutely love, love your dogs, my fave is the dachshund/potty, omg her short legs and that potty face i love stomach, just one question, how the heck did it happen, lol, a pitty and a dachshund??, wow I would have never thought, thank you for showing her and the other 2,they are all very cute, not that you can tell but iman animal lover but dogs are the ones that I will fight for, I use my voice as theirs and I pity the person I ever catch hurts g a dog cause I can't hold back on that crap, I can tell your dogs are very loved and that they love you, again thank you and keep those free patterns coming!!!
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  13. Therese Mitchell says

    Have been hunting for a sweater pattern for our short haired dogs, and ran across yours. I was so excited! We have a Pit-Weiner too!!! she is colored like a red nosed pit, but half a dog too long and has the stumpy legs. the back legs are longer, so she's very fast, because she's always going downhill. I chose your pattern because i can see EXACTLY how it will look on her! Now i have to adjust it a bit to fit her baby brother....a 9 week old great dane!.
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  14. LulusMama says

    My toy poodle is 16 1/2 yrs, and she’s got a bit of bloating around her middle. I’m afraid making the size small, which fits her in all other aspects, might not fit her tummy. She’s not fat, so this is the only area where she’s not “regular” dimensions. Ideas on how to make the belly area fit her?
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  15. Susan says

    Thank you for this lovely pattern! I just finished making a size Small for my mini dachshund. I added another 11 or 12 rows before starting to reduce the body, plus another 3 or so to do the shaping more gradually, because I wanted it to cover her bottom. She's a long dog! It was easy to alter and worked great. Thanks again!
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    • Anne-Marie says

      I am just making one for my Dachshund puppy so that was really helpful in terms of making it longer. Not sure I understand your adaptation to the decreasing though
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  16. W says

    Wonderful pattern! Simple to follow and I love it has a video. This was my first dog sweater and it turned out great. I had to switch up a couple things as the sweater is for a French bulldog and he’s got some weird measurements. I’m starting sweater 2 today!
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  17. Knitting Nana says

    Thank you so much for this wonderfully cute and fashionable pattern. I’m so excited to try it in a tweed yarn for my Papillon. Your dogs are adorable and I so appreciate your pattern since dog sweaters are so hard to find customizable to specific sizes. Thanks so very much!
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  18. Beth says

    To maybe modify this pattern for a very weird size dog what are like the multiples u use and stitch amounts so it would come out right.
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    • Ash says

      Thanks so much I love this pattern, I find it hard to get patterns to fit my havanese she has a long body. I worked this up tonight and she's all cosy and warm wearing it to bed.
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  19. Debbie says

    This is so adorable, I can’t wait to make a few for my cocker spaniel! Do you have the measurements from the neck , down to the tip at the butt end? My girl is 20# and I’m not sure if she will need the sm, or medium. She does not like things to touch her tail. This measurement would help tremendously!!
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  20. Linda Moore says

    Thank you so much! Great Pattern! This was the first XS sweater that fir my toy poodle. Had a lot of fun doing it. You made it so easy!
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  21. Sarah Nash says

    Thank you for sharing your dog sweater patterns for free! I have made 2 of your sweaters for the larger dogs and the pattern is very similar to this, however now I need to make one for a small chihuahua so I came to this pattern. Unfortunately, the recipient would much rather have the sweater include buttons like the other pattern because her dog can be snippy and she does not like her legs being wriggled into the leg holes... is there a way for me to adapt this pattern for it to have a cheats flap and back flap instead of it being a continuous circle?
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