Simple Dog Sweater Project
We have received 1000's of requests for dog sweaters and coats. Thousands of crocheters are asking for pet sweaters. Truth is, you could use this same sweater for a cat but good luck getting your cat into it. I know our cats would rip our eyes out if we tried. I would have liked to get our cats posing in my sweater but I think my life isn't worth it.
In the fairness of creativity, I didn't design this dog coat. Eleanor Miles-Bradley designed this dog coat for Red Heart Yarns. In keeping with requests, I decided to keep all stitches like single crochet to keep my tutorial basic to help newbie crocheters. I haven't changed any stitch counts or sizing. I have also not changed any colours within my tutorial. You can change the colours if you prefer.
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- Crochet Cat Nest
- Crochet Dog or Cat Pet Bed
Ultimately, if you like to change colour or even get this fabulous design, you can simply follow the written instructions to achieve it. As an experienced crocheter, I really like the changes of colour and the Long Single Crochet Stitch that she is asking for.
A tip for you. If you are following the pattern for what the designer is asking for. Each colour is used for two rows before changing. When planning out this sweater, as long as you keep this in mind, your colours will work out perfectly.
Get the free design, Dog Sweater Crochet Pattern to follow along with my video tutorial. It is my guess, once you follow this design, your mind will be spinning on other ideas and colour options for dog coats. When following along, be sure to pay attention that there is a small, medium and large size indicated in the pattern.
monique says
THE FREE PATTERN FOR A DOG SWEATER ISNT REALLY FREE IS IT NOW.
ITS A MISLEADING STATEMENT.
BE TRUTHFUL... printable ad free versions require purchase.
SEE, ITS THAT EASY.
PLEASE EMAIL ME AN AD FREE PDF VERSION OF THE DOG SWEATER
Mikey says
Monique, we don't charge for ad-free pdfs. I don't understand as we don't even have a shopping portal on our website installed to sell anything, including downloads. We don't require logins for access to the patterns or purchases.
There was a blue button on the article to go get the pattern. We are not like other creators that practice a paid ad-free download. I hate the concept of that and don't use that practice on this site.
Please take a look, you'll see.
Ethel says
be truthful....you didn't bother to click on the Pattern box, you just ASSUMED. Hmmmm....
If you had clicked on the Pattern box, you would have found the TOTALLY FREE pattern, no sign in required.
Hope you have a better day!
Kalina says
well now. I clicked on the blue button that says PATTERN in CAPS as always, not the ad. And it took me to the free pattern, as always. It was indeed, that easy.
JOAN ALESSI says
I don't know where you get the idea that you have to pay, I downloaded for free. No ads, just the pattern. If you click the blue button that says "Pattern," you will get it for free, no need to have it emailed to you. I think you owe Mikey an apology.
Mrs Christy Green says
Monique,
Actually, Mikey usually uses Yarnspirations.com patterns, especially for his crochet-along tutorials, which are 100% FREE. I recommend The Crochet Crowd a lot to new crocheters because of this reason. Yarnspirations has a huge database of patterns that you can search through (even using filters to find patterns based on your specific skill level, or type of project you want to do, type of yarn, or many other available choices) and they are all FREE PRINTABLE PDFs, no ads and no signup or login required anywhere! So when he gives you a link to a pattern it will take you straight there and you can just print it, FREE. There’s no lying and no misrepresentation. (Just to make sure things haven’t changed since last time I looked, I did click on this blue pattern button for the dog sweater and, just like all the other ones I have utilized from this site, It was completely free and printable). I think because it is common practice on other blogs sites to provide printable ad free PDFs only after payment, you may have made some assumptions that just aren’t true. Luckily you stumbled onto The Crochet Crowd, so now going forward you have the whole catalog of Yarnnspirations.com patterns at your disposal. Have fun looking through the thousands of FREE FREE FREE patterns!! I’ve made tons of things from Yarnspiration patterns, and if you are new then I suggest checking out which ones Mikey has done tutorials for as it will really help you learn to read the patterns and teach you any new skills required. Good luck and happy crocheting!
Kelly M Lane says
No Blue Button
Marina King says
button added
Jutta Goymann says
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Barb turcotte says
No blue button
Melody says
Loved how you gave step-by-step detail. So easy to follow and can't wait to make it.
Trish Jung says
I have never crocheted before, but am wanting to make a dog sweater that buttons for ease of putting on and taking off. I simple/single crochet stitch would be fine I think, but am having a problem finding a pattern and how to video on this. Is there anything available anywhere? I live in the Midwest and the temperatures are getting colder and colder. If possible, could you please email information to triciajung@aol.com? Thank you in advance for your help! I need to get started on this asap!
Jean M says
cute sweater. I couldn't make out what kind of yarn you used with the reflective property. Could you tell me what it was? I'd love to make one for my little black dog to make her more visible at night. Thanks in advance.
Ruth says
I had so much fun making this dog sweater for our Yorkie poo. Bouli! I enjoyed the fact that I had the instructions in front of me while following along with Mikey's tutorial. The combination of the two made this project doable and so enjoyable, as I'm a beginner and would not have been able to tackle this kind of project without the extra support provided. By the way, Bouli loves his sweater, and would wear it all summer if I wouldn't hide it from him until fall!
Barbara Rivenburg says
This was great. The small fits my long hair chihuahua which is 3 1/2 mths old. I had so much fun making this and it fits her great. Bella will be able to wear this next winter.
Anna Harris says
Loved it, thank you! Made my 1st doggie sweater and it was simple. Mikey your awesome!
Cookie says
I've learned to crochet thanks to your videos. I never thought I could do this. You have enriched many lives. Thank you. Thank you
Kim Heilman says
I just finished making the dog sweater . Your video was so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing it. I will be looking for more videos from you.
JoAnn says
I have been looking all over for a sweater for my dog. All of the ones I found had slits down the side for the arms and I wanted a little sleeve since when she's cold she snuggles and slips out of the sweater. Thank you so much for showing me how to make one!!!!!
Rebecca Ann Charles says
Yes, i love it and cant to get hooking starting and need to make 2 of them for my parent's dushound dogs.
Rebecca Ann Charles says
Cant wait to get hooking*
Nicola Ashworth says
I just wanted to thank you for sharing your passion and helping me along the way. I love what you do and how supportive you have been.
I have been trying to encourage crochet the some younger children at a Primary school as a volunteer & finding it a bit too technical for them with my instruction. (reception to year 2) have you any tips in helping me keep Crochet interesting for them? A Teacher brought in Loom bands which are fun. blew the wind out of me if I'm honest. (tho I was guilty of joining the craze.)