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Easy Crochet Dog Sweater for Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large Dogs

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This easy crochet sweater for large dogs is stylish, warm, and fun to crochet too! Learn how to crochet a dog sweater for big dogs using this free crochet pattern.

Free crochet dog sweater pattern tutorial for large dogs

Easy Crochet Dog Sweater for Large, X Large, and XX Large Dogs

crochet large dog sweater tutorial

This free crochet sweater pattern for large dogs, extra large, and extra extra large dogs is perfect for our long-legged furry friends. One thing I noticed while designing the extra small, small, and medium dog sweater pattern is that with larger dogs it can be difficult to get their long legs into conventionally styled dog sweaters. If your tall pet doesn’t like their legs manipulated into a sweater with leg holes – who can blame them? – they’ll love you for using this pattern as it incorporates a flap with buttons. Simply slip the collar over their head and fasten below.

How to make a stylish crocheted sweater for big dogs

This dog sweater tutorial uses the Thicket (aka Suzette) stitch. This is the same stitch as I used in the smaller three sizes of dog sweater pattern, The Dandy Dog Sweater, which means that if you’ve got a mix of breeds and different sizes of dogs, all of them can match! Dawww!

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

Crochet sweater for large dogs

I love everything about this sweater. It is easy to crochet, it works up fast, and all of the dogs so far have loved it. If you’re needing smaller dog sweaters, you’ll want to use this pattern instead.

Measuring your dog for a crochet sweater

The most important measurement when determining which size to make is their chest measurement. You’ll want to measure the widest part of their chest, just behind their front legs. Because virtually all crochet will stretch as it is worn/used, I have taken this into account when designing this pattern. If your dog is in between sizes, I would go with the larger of the two.

sizing chart for large dog sweaters

Whether you’re headed to the dog park in style, or your large dog just likes being warm, you’re sure to love this pattern!

Beautiful sweater for large dogs free pattern

Large Dog Sweater Materials:

For both of my dog sweater patterns we are using Brava Worsted yarn. The color that Jessee is wearing in these photos is “Caution”. Of course, you could substitute with any worsted weight yarn you have on hand as well.

Brava Worsted Weight Yarn
-approx. 550 yards for L
-approx. 650 yards for XL
-approx. 750 yards for XXL

Crochet hook in size H/5mm

(6) 1” (or 1.25″) Buttons

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: 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.

Pattern Notes:

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

Pattern written using US terms.

Odd numbered rows are “right side”.

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, Etsy, or in the Heart Hook Home shop. Thank you!

See the VIDEO tutorial for this pattern below! If, for some reason, this video does not play, you can find it on YouTube as well.

Pattern:

Collar:

Round 1: Fhdc– (63, 73, 83) (or ch- (64, 74, 84), hdc in 2nd chain from hook and in each to end.) Join to top of first st with sl st. Stitch count: (63, 73, 83)

Round 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: (63, 73, 83)

Round 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: (63, 73, 83)

Round 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: (63, 73, 83)

Rounds 5 through 10: alternate rounds 3 & 4. Stitch count: (63, 73, 83)

Chest/Body:

Round 11: Ch-1, do not turn. (sc, dc) in first st. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (64, 74, 84)

Round 12: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (7, 8, 10) more times. (16, 18, 22 sts so far). Sc in next st. In next st place (hdc, sc). Sc in next st. In next st place (sc, dc). (22, 24, 28 sts so far). Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (66, 76, 86)

Round 13: repeat round 12. Stitch count: (68, 78, 88)

Round 14: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (16, 18, 21) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (70, 80, 90)

Round 15: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around until you have 4 sts remaining. Sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in last st. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (72, 82, 92)

Round 16: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (8, 9, 11) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (74, 84, 94)

Round 17: repeat round 16. Stitch count: (76, 86, 96)

Round 18: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (18, 20, 23) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (78, 88, 98)

Round 19: repeat round 15. Stitch count: (80, 90, 100)

Round 20: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (9, 10, 12) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (82, 92, 102)

Round 21: repeat round 20. Stitch count: (84, 94, 104)

Round 22: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (20, 22, 25) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (86, 96, 106)

Round 23:  repeat round 15. Stitch count: (88, 98, 108)

Round 24: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (10, 11, 13) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (90, 100, 110)

Round 25: repeat round 24. Stitch count: (92, 102, 112)

Round 26: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (22, 24, 27) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (94, 104, 114)

Round 27:  repeat round 15. Stitch count: (96, 106, 116)

Round 28: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (11, 12, 15) more times, sc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next, (sc, dc) in next. Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (98, 108, 118)

Round 29: repeat row 28. Stitch count: (100, 110, 120)

Round/s (30, 30 – 32, 30 – 34): Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (100, 110, 120)

Place a stitch marker in the last stitch made. (Makes it easier to count below) Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Chest flap:

Looking at the “right” side (see pattern notes), attach yarn in (9th, 11th, 11th) stitch to the right of the chest seam. (should be a sc)

Row 1: Ch-1, (sc, dc) in same st. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (7, 8, 9) more times. Stitch count: (18, 20, 22)

Rows 2 – (23, 25, 27): Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (18, 20, 22)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Back flap:

Looking at the “right” side, mark the (14th, 16th, 18th) stitch to the left of the chest flap. (should be a sc)

Row 1: Ch-(16, 18, 20), (sc, dc) in marked stitch, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (27, 29, 31) more times, ch-(16, 18, 20). Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Row 2: (sc, dc) in 2nd ch from hook. *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Row 4: (buttonhole row) Ch-1, turn, sk first st, (sc, dc) in next. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in next. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) more times. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (86, 94, 102)

Row 5: Ch-1, turn. Sk first 2 sts, (sc, dc, sc, dc) in hole. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) times. (sc, dc, sc, dc) in hole, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Rows 6 – 8: Ch-1, turn. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Row 9: (buttonhole row) Ch-1, turn, sk first st, (sc, dc) in next. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in next. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) more times. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (86, 94, 102)

Row 10: Ch-1, turn. Sk first 2 sts, (sc, dc, sc, dc) in hole. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) times. (sc, dc, sc, dc) in hole, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Rows 11 – 13: Ch-1, turn. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Row 14: (buttonhole row) Ch-1, turn, sk first st, (sc, dc) in next. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in next. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) more times. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (86, 94, 102)

Row 15: Ch-1, turn. Sk first 2 sts, (sc, dc, sc, dc) in hole. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) times. (sc, dc, sc, dc) in hole, sk next st, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106)

Row 16: Ch-1, turn, sk first st, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st * repeat between * * (43, 47, 51) more times. Sc in last st. Stitch count: (89, 97, 105)

Row 17: Ch-1, turn, sk first 2 sts, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st * repeat between * * (42, 46, 50) more times. Sc in last st. Stitch count: (87, 95, 103)

Row 18: Ch-1, turn, sk first 2 sts, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st * repeat between * * (41, 45, 49) more times. Sc in last st. Stitch count: (85, 93, 101)

Continue decreasing until you reach row (43, 45, 47) ending with (35, 39, 43) sts. Do not fasten off.

Turn work clockwise to add finishing edge. Sc in each st/row end around the entire dog sweater, placing 3 scs in each corner. Fasten off using Invisible Join.

extra large dog sweater pattern

Sew buttons onto chest flap, making sure they line up with the buttonholes. You’re done!

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  1. Hello, first of all I would like to thank you for this amazing pattern, I can't wait to make matching sweaters for our two pups! However one of our dogs is quite large with a neck size of about 24 inches and a chest size of 41 inches so I was wondering is it possible to make this sweater in his size? If so could you tell me what kind of adjustments I can make? Thank you!
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    1. That is a big boy! I think the easiest option would be to use a chunky/#5 weight yarn with 5.5 or 6mm hook.
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  2. Hi, I have nearly finished the dog sweater for my friend’s new dog. I was just wondering if you’ve got a human equivalent? I’ve really got to love this stitch, it seems so cosy and I would love a jumper in it.
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    1. Hi Steph! I do have the Denzel sweater that uses this same stitch pattern...It was technically designed to be a men's sweater, but it's actually a great unisex pattern...that can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/denzel-sweater-crochet-pattern/ I also have the Easy Peasy Pullover, which uses a very similar stitch, the lemon peel stitch, and that can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy-pullover-crochet-pattern/
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  3. Hello, I am struggling pretty bad with the body of this piece. I do not understand where to go after row 1? Do you have a video available for this? I watched the small dog one and it does not seem similar AT all when it comes to the body/leg holes. Thanks.
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  4. Hi. I’m up to row 12. Like several others, i do not understand your row 12 directions. What do you mean by “place?” And, after the 8 single/double crochets and then the few compound stitches, you say “repeat between * * Do you mean, just repeat the 8 single/double crochets the rest of the way around? Could you please define row 12 more clearly. Thanks.
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  5. Just wanted to pop in to say I love this pattern and did not have any problem with it. My sweater came out beautiful! I had already used the smaller pattern to make at least half a dozen sweaters for my little one and was thankful to find this bigger version for a friend's dog. Thanks!
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  6. I am on the chest/body row 12 for xlg dog. The stitch count does not come out correct. It allows only 2 sts more at end of row. I have tried this 5 times and I always end up with more????? Please explain repeat between **after the 24 st count as this is where it does not work.
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    1. I figured out how to do round 12. It should read as follows; Round 12: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * (7, 8, 10) more times. (16, 18, 22 sts so far). Sc in next st. In next st place (hdc, sc). Sc in next st. In next st place (sc, dc). (22, 24, 28 sts so far). ** sk next st, (sc, dc) in next ** Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (66, 76, 86) I hope you will be successful now the astricts are more clear.
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  7. Hi, Ashley, Edith here from Aust. I have to say this is the first ever pattern that I have come across in my 76 years, AND CANNOT follow it. I am so bamboozled and confused, I just threw the lot in the bin. Do you have a video of the larger sizes of this dog coat yet???? I see from the comments that a few people are not getting the hang of it as well. I did try using the small patterns, but it is even more confusing to try to make do with that. Please, when and if you do make a video, would you let me know. In the meantime I will try and find an easier pattern to follow. Thanks for your patterns and your time, I LOVE your blog. Edith Bell
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    1. You could try doing the Large...going up 2 hook sizes for the neck, then down a hook size for the body. So if you are able to meet gauge with the H/5mm hook, then go up to a J/6mm for the collar only, then go down to a 4.5mm for the rest of the pattern.
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  9. Is the pattern sold by Etsy or Ravelry easier to understand and Contain more pictures? The pattern looks beautiful but the instructions are a bit confusing and definitely not enough pictures. Thank you
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    1. Hi Bretta! The paid pdf is the same...just printer friendly without all the adds. There is plans to make a video tutorial for this is the (hopefully) soon future...but in the meantime you can always email sarah@hearthookhome.com for more detailed help and clarification =)
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  10. I don't understand this bit. Round/s (30, 30 – 32, 30 – 34): Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (100, 110, 120) Means round 30 to 34 is ch 1 turn, sk next st ..... Help me, please?
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  11. As much as I love the look of this pattern, the written version is so very difficult to understand. I have been trying to get each section figured out and attempting to retype it so it will be easier to understand the next time I make it. I am so confused on the back flap of this pattern. Would really love it if you could make a video tutorial of this pattern to assist the many of us that are having trouble reading your pattern. This is by far the best looking dog pattern sweater I have found. You assistance would be greatly appreciated if you would make a video tutorial of this.
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    1. I would also love a video. I have watched the video of the smaller patterns, but of course they are different.
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    2. It is on my to-do list!! In the meantime, you can always email sarah@hearthookhome.com for more in depth help...providing photos of what you have is a great help =)
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  12. Hi. Sorry, but I'm confused again. And by the comments tjhs section seems to stump many others. Possibly it should be rewritten since so many have issues with it? Anyway, here's my problem.: The chest flap is marked as 2 rows but the picture appears to have 4 rows. What am I missing? I left mine as 2 rows per pattern instructions. Also, I'm starting the back flap. Row 1 ends with a chain. Glad there's a picture or I'd never understood that, although I still don't understand the purpose of the chain. But then row 2 starts 2nd chain from hook.but appears to still be in row 1.?? I'm completely lost. Row 2-forward is unclear and there are no pictures. I see in the finished picture there appears to be 2 side flaps that then button onto the chest flap but I'm not seeing how this happens. I don't understand the pattern here. Can you please help me? Below is a copy of that part of the pattern. (I don't know if it helps you for me to include the pattern instructions, but if you don't need it I should know so I don't include it. ) Please let me know. Row 1: Ch-(16, 18, 20), (sc, dc) in marked stitch, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (27, 29, 31) more times, ch-(16, 18, 20). Stitch count: (90, 98, 106) (18+29+18 DOESN'T =98. AND THEN TOU APPEAR TO START ROW 2 WHILE STILL IN ROW 1??) Row 2: (sc, dc) in 2nd ch from hook. *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106) Row 3: Ch-1, turn. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * to end. Stitch count: (90, 98, 106) Row 4: (buttonhole row) Ch-1, turn, sk first st, (sc, dc) in next. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in next. * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (39, 43, 47) more times. Sk-3 sts, (sc, dc) in last. Stitch count: (86, 94, 102) Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Show more
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    1. Hi! I hope I can help! The chest flap row 2 says "row 2-(23,25,27)" I didn't see this at first either. So you repeat row 2 as many times as your size calls for. The back flap: you chain (16,18,20) then sc, dc, sk, sc,dc (27,29,31) times then chain (16,18,20) then you turn your work and work into the chain as if you only had a chain (like the beginning of any project). So you sc,dc, sk,sc,dc down the chain then you'll run into the back and keep going up the other chain. As for the math (18+29+18) it's a sc dc in all 29 sts so you multiply 29x2=58 (18+58+18=94) plus the (sc,dc (=2sts), sk next st, sc dc (=2 sts) in next repeat 29 times) so you add the 4 sts that were already said before they said to repeat 29 times. (4+18+58+18=98) I hope this helps! Merry CHRISTmas!!<3
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      1. Sarah, thank you so much for providing this info as I too was feeling stuck at this point. Your description is so much easier to visualise and work off. Thanks so much!
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      2. Hi I am stuck on row 2 of the back flap for size large. I end up with 88 not 90 please help
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  13. Hello! I’m having a hard time understanding how to “turn” when I’m working in the round. Does that mean I work back around in the opposite direction?
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    1. When I did this pattern I worked the collar in the round (because I wasn't paying attention). The rest of the pattern I worked each row and then turned after my join to the first single crochet. It will work your stitches in the opposite direction to your previous row and creates the proper texture
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    2. Yes, after you join the round, you will ch-1 and turn, working from the other side and in the opposite direction.
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  14. Hi I’m hung up on row 2 of the back flap where it says to sc,dc from 2nd chain of hook skip next st and sc,dc in next and repeat to end. I have no idea where I’m supposed to go with this. Am I going all the way down the chain and across? It says stitch count still 90 so not understanding this at all.
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    1. Hi Maddie! Did you manage to continue? I am stuck at the exact same part and I don't know to move forward :( . Please help!!
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      1. Hi, so at the end of row 1 there should be two chain sticking out (i did extra large so I had 18 chain on each side) like shown in the picture. Once you turn for row two, all you have to do is sc,dc, skip st, sc, dc, etc. until the end of the row to the other side (and if you do it correctly it should end up with 90 sts as I ended up with 98).
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  15. First of all thank you for all the hard work you did in making this pattern. I am confused on the chest flap as there are only 2 rows and then you said to bind off.....the chest flap definitely looks longer than 2 rows, what did I miss??
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    1. In parentheses after it says row 2- then it says (23,25,27) that's the row count depending on if you're making large, extra large or extra extra large. Hope I helped!
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  16. After row 13 I'm completely lost. Your pattern is very confusing. Especially when you get to the chest and body part of the pattern. I'm working on the stiches but figuring it out with your pictures and a rain coat that I already have for my dog. Not to be a downer but from reading the comments and I think you need to re-write the pattern to be less confusing and far more clear then what it currently is now. I do like the look of the sweater. Thanks.
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    1. Hi Brooke! I have a video tutorial for the smaller version of the dog sweater...the collar post stitches are done the same and it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGqGt2PnTsw&t=1066s
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  18. I'm a bit hung up on row 13 of the chest. Am I supposed to continue in the round or ch and turn like row 12 so the increases line up or on opposite sides if that makes sense?
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  19. Where do I find the pattern for the smaller sizes?? My daughter has 2 French Bulldogs, I would love to make one for each of them. But I can't find the smaller pattern.
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    2. Hi Carolyn! You can find the smaller dog version here: https://hearthookhome.com/dog-sweater-crochet-pattern/
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  20. Thanks so much for this pattern. It fits like a glove. Just love it!! Would love to send a photo! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. It’s a cracker! Rach
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  21. If all odd rows are the right side and we don't turn after row 11 doesn't that make row 12 the right side?
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  22. Loving this pattern! I am making the XXL. I'm just starting the back flap, and am wondering if I'm missing something. I counted over the 18 stitches from the chest flap, started my chain 20 with new yarn and did my 33 stitch repeats - that is leaving only 8 stitches before the other side of the chest flap. I've quadruple-checked my counts, but can't quite square it. Should the back flap be off center?
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    1. Hi Addi! Hmmm...no, the back flap should not be off center. If you could send an email (with pictures of what's going on) to sarah@hearthookhome.com we can try to get it figured out.
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  23. Hi I am making the XXL for my dog. I'm on the back flaps I just finished the second buttonhole. I am wondering where the thirds button goes since the pattern doesn't further indicate more buttons but the picture has 3 sets. I have found this pattern somewhat difficult to understand the the asterisks placements. At first took me quite some time. I am hopeful this will turn out.
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  24. Will you pls explain row 2 and row 3 of the backflap or even a video tutorial. I just don't know how to incorporate the chains (20 ). Thank you. I love the pattern it is looking good so far.
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    1. Hi Lynn! If you could email support@hearthookhome.com we can try to get that straightened out for you!
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      1. Did you make a video of the back flap? I am really confused as well as to what you do with the chain and how to proceed with the rows and where they go. Help please! Thank you!
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        1. Hi Janine! No, I do not have a video for that...but if you need extra help with that you can email support@hearthookhome.com and we can get it figured out for you!
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          2. Hi Deb! If you send an email to support@hearthookhome.com or sarah@hearthookhome.com we can get it figured out for you =)
  25. I finished making this pattern. It looks great. I was able to tweek the size a bit to better fit my pup. It looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
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        1. Going to be attempting to modigy this for two sizes bigger....24 neck and 42 chest. I think if i follow the adjustments betwerns the existing sizes then double those i should be able to get there. For instance 103 fhdc to start. Do you have any pointers?
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  27. What a GREAT pattern! I am a bit confused with rounds 10 and 11: how do i go from 83 stitches in round 10 and finish with 84 stitches in round 11? When i complete round 11, i have 83 stitches as i did in my previous round. I finish with a skipped stitch but the last stitch should be a sc-dc. I am not sure what i am doing wrong. (i am an adventurous/intermediate/beginner crocheter :) ) When you say to (sc,dc) in FIRST stitch, you do mean the one at the base of the chain 1, correct?
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    1. I figured it out and am well on my way! Working on buttonholes now! :) Your pattern is VERY well written, btw! My sweater looks great so far!
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  28. I am making this for a friends dog that measures 22" at the base of the neck and 32" chest. What pattern modifications do you suggest?
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    1. I would probably follow the XL pattern and go up a hook size or 2 for the collar, then go back down for the remainder of the pattern.
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  29. Hello, I am trying to make an XL. Having problems with the stitch count on row 12. Will you be doing a tutorial on this patern. I have made your small patterns with the tutorial works great. I have done row 12 3 times and it does not come out right. I get 78count instead of 76???
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    1. Hi Pat! Hmmm...you are somehow getting extra sts somewhere. Did you maybe do an extra increase section (Sc in next st. In next st place (hdc, sc). Sc in next st)? You should only have 1 of that increase sequence for the round.
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  30. Thank you so much for your pattern. Even though my pup measures bigger than your xl pattern, I was able to make it work . Wish I could post a picture.
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  31. Hi! I have a Great Dane whose measurements are 22" for neck and 37" for chest, so approximately one size up from the largest size would fit her. Do you have any tips for sizing up the pattern so I can make her one? I've already made a sweater from the smaller pattern (for my SIL's Maltese) and loved it, and was hoping to be able to make my own dog a sweater from the larger version.
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    2. I have a Dane also with same measurements and just finished the collar with USI9 using the xxl directions and it is fitting perfectly so far.
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  32. I as m making the large size sweater and am really confused with row 12. I've tried it over and over and nothing is coming out right. Do you by any chance have a tutorial?
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    1. Hi Darla! I do not, but you can email support@hearthookhome.com and we can try to get it figured out for you. =)
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  33. Hello all! I’ve crocheted for 45+ years, but am struggling with rounds 12/13 of the chest/body. I’m not clear on the repeat between symbols. Row 12 comes out correct, but have tried round 13, 3 times, and it’s wrong every time. Any advice? Happy crocheting! Melanie
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  34. Hello, I'm struggling to understand Chest/Body Round/s (30, 30 – 32, 30 – 34): I crochet round 30, but what is meant by 30 -32, and 30 -34. As well as for the Chest flap, I'm confused by the two number 11's in the parenthesis - attach yarn in (9th, 11th, 11th) stitch. Thank you for your patience and understanding
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          1. Hi Penny! So, for the Large you would do just row 30, for XL you would do rows 30-32, and for XXL you do rows 30-34. The numbers in parentheses correspond with the size being made (L, XL, XXL).
  35. Thank you for the beautiful pattern. This will keep my mum busy as she wants to make a coat for my dog. This may be a silly question but what part of the neck do you need to measure? My dogs neck is quite conical, he wears a 15.5-16" collar which sits mid way up his next, but his neck reaches 19" inches as you move towards the chest. The large size will fit him generously in the chest, so keen not go up a size.
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    1. Hi Jessica! I would measure somewhere in the middle to base of neck area. If needed you can go up a hook size for the collar portion then go down for the remainder of the pattern.
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  36. Hi! I'm getting hung up on Row 12 of the Chest/Body. Based on the instructions below, which part gets repeated? Round 12: Ch-1, turn, * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between * * (7, 8, 10) more times. (16, 18, 22 sts so far). Sc in next st. In next st place (hdc, sc). Sc in next st. In next st place (sc, dc). (22, 24, 28 sts so far). * sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * Repeat between * * around. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: (66, 76, 86) Because the way I'm reading it, I need to crochet 9 groups of the (sc, dc) (for a large dog) then sc, (hdc, sc), sc, (sc, dc) then sk next st (sc, dc) in next. But the 2nd 'repeat between * * around' is throwing me. Hopefully I've explained clear enough. Thank you!
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    1. I was confused too, but I think it means to repeat the Suzette stitch (sk next st, (sc, dc) in next * repeat between ). I did this and the count turns out correct. It’s too many stitches if you repeat the second part.
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  37. I am having difficulty understanding how to do the back flab. What do I do with the 18 chains after I attached them? English is not my first language.
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        1. I’m still confused. Got the first row with the chains, but how do we move on to row two? What are we doing with the chain 16s?
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  38. Hi there! Excited to make this pattern! I'm struggling a little bit with round 11, as I keep ending up with 72 stitches rather than 74. Since the previous round has 73, it ends on a skipped stitch instead of the sc,dc. What am I doing wrong?
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    1. Hi Robyn! I apologize, there was a small mistake in that row...start the row with (sc, dc) in the first st. I have fixed the pattern...thank you for bringing that to my attention!
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  39. I have a measure ment for a freids dog of 22" for her dogs neck, but its chest is only 28". So I am trying to figure out what size to make, because chest wise it should be a Large, but neck wise it is not on the chart. Can you help me with an adjustment? What is the chain count that you have to have in order to get the stitches correct? I can always make the neck larger to fit a 22 inch neck, and then figure out how to add it to the large body, if I knew the count, for the stitch. Thanks in advance.
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    1. Hello! I would go up a hook size and do the XXL collar, then switch down to the pattern hook size still following the XXL pattern but with modifications. Instead of increasing every row as in the pattern, I would only increase every other row until your row stitch count is 100, then continue in rounds until you reach row 34 as written for rounds 30-34. At that point you can follow the Large size instructions for the chest and back flaps.
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  40. Hi, For the row 1 of back flap, ch 18 then fasten off, then new yarn for (sc,dc) in to the 18th st from the chest flap, am I right?
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    1. Hi Brenda! Almost...with new yarn, you will ch 18, then immediately go into your marked st with the sc, dc.
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      1. This is a great looking sweater! Question: For the back flap, Does the chain go into the first marked stitch at 9 or from the second one at 14?
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        1. Hi Michelle! You should only have one marked stitch...either the 14th, 16th or 18th depending on size being made.
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  41. Hi there! I'm on Row 1 of the back flap, and I keep getting 88 stitches (two chain 16 = 32, and 56 stitches in between the chains, comes to 88). Is there something I'm missing? This is for the large size.
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      1. Hi! You will have the 2 chain 16 lengths and a total of 29 (sc, dc) sets between the chains for a total stitch count of 90
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  42. Hi! I am having trouble with the stitch count for row 16 of the chest for size L. I have tried several times, and after doing all the repetitions, when I get to stitch 74, I always have 4 stitches left from the previous row. The previous row does have 72 stitches. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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    1. Hi Silvia! I really can't say without seeing it. If you could send an email with a photo to support@hearthookhome.com, maybe I can figure out what is going on.
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    2. I got it figured it out! I was doing something wrong!! Thanks! Now, I am trying to understand if, for row 1 of the back flap, you make the long chain first and then you attach it with sc to the body of the sweater, or if you create the long chain already attached to the sweater, and then you make a sc (which does not make mouth sense to me).
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  43. KHi, I have just commence crocheting this beautiful dog coat for my Greyhound, I am however having trouble understanding row 12, do you by any chance have a youtube tutorial to follow please. Cheers Karen
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  44. Hey!! Thanks for sharing this great pattern :) I just wanted to ask - is the stitch count on row 1 of the chest flap correct? I ask because the row repeats the 2 stitch pattern 8x (for large), so I’m getting 16 stitches instead of 18. I’m not sure
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    1. Hi Emily! Yes, it is correct. You do the 2 stitch pattern once in the 1st stitch, skip a stitch and do it again in the next, then repeat it another 7 times, for a total of 9 (sc, dc) repeats or 18 stitches. I hope this helps!
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    2. Hi there! I'm on Row 1 of the back flap, and I keep getting 88 stitches (two chain 16 = 32, and 56 stitches in between the chains, comes to 88). Is there something I'm missing? This is for the large size.
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      1. Hi Erika! You should have 58 sts between the chains...you (sc, dc) in marked st, *sk next st, (sc, dc) in next *, then repeat that another 27 times...so you will have 29 sets of the (sc,dc). I hope this helps!
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  45. Hi, I love the pattern, I am just having a little trouble understanding the chest flap, i am new to crocheting so im not all that sure what the ‘right’ side means and basically just how to do the chest flap, or get it started, could you please explain? Or just show a step by step picture tutorial or something, please
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    1. Hi Lea! The "right" side will be your odd numbered rows...so when you are working an odd numbered row, the side of the fabric that is facing you is the outside (right side) of the sweater. Since you will finish the chest body on an even row, place your stitch marker in the last stitch made and fasten off, then turn your work and you will be looking at the right side. Count over 9 or 11 sts (depending on the size you are making) to the right of your stitch marker and attach a new strand of yarn, then complete row 1 of the chest flap as written. There are pictures in this post showing where I attach for the chest flap and after completing that 1st row. I hope this helps!
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  47. Hello, I was wondering what size coat Jessee is wearing?? please , as I have a friend whom has a similar sized dog and I want to crochet a coat for her as a surprise. Thank you, Donna, Tasmania, Australia.
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  48. Currently loving making this sweater in an XXL for my great dane, and I just want to make sure it fits. Do you know how long the XXL is?
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    2. My dane’s neck is 22” and his chest is 38”. I added 10 more stitches to each XXL measurement. Not sure if that helps in making your sweater :)
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  49. Where it says for round 19 in the chest/body instructions, it says repeat round 15. Is that a typo and should say repeat round 18 or is this correct?
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  50. Hello! I am making the L size and I just started the back flap. I am wondering how long the finished piece will be? I need 30" from shoulder to tail. Thank you!!
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    1. Hi Sarah! The Large should measure approximately 23" long...if you need to add length, you can add more rows after row 15 of the back flap before starting the decreases at row 16. Hope this helps!
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