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    The Quest For The Ultimate Dog Sweater

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    It's a bit chilly in the winter here in North Idaho and our store mascot (Bentley) loves to go on walks and get outside like the rest of us.   I have been experimenting with some different techniques to come up with a cute, comfortable dog sweater pattern that our customers can knit  for their furry friends.    This is a prototype that needs more work and I wanted to share where I'm at with the initial version.  It is a quick knit bottom up sweater using circular needles with no seaming in a worsted weight yarn.  The legs openings and chest area have a little more structure with  1x1 ribbing to add comfort and a little extra stretch when putting over your puppies head and while walking. [caption id="attachment_1063" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Bottom up dog sweater Bentley's Seamless Dog Sweater[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1067" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Left side of dog sweater View from the left side[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1066" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Right side of dog sweater View of right side sweater[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1068" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Front Leg Holes of dog sweater View of leg and chest openings[/caption]   I have a few more revisions and then I'll post a free pattern for you to download and try.  In the meantime, Bentley is happily modeling my prototypes! Kelley
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    17 comments

    Lynn

    Kelley, I love it! How big is Bentley? I have a Maltese as well but she is tiny. Only about 3 pounds when in full coat so will have to make hers small. Also have a Yorkie, Zoey, who is 5 pounds, 6 in full coat. they both would love this.

    Kelley Hobart

    Hi Lynn, he’s tiny (4 lb 6oz.) but he has a big personality!

    Julia

    That is adorable!

    Julia Dawn Mason

    We have two little miniature dachshunds that would love to have a sweater. The male has two types of hair on him, long hair on his neck, ears and elbows and feet. His body is short hair. He was the result of a long hair x short hair cross. He weighs about 7 lbs. His companion is a long hair female that is a piebald dapple. She is white, brown and black and pink on what part of her belly isn’t covered with black spots. She weighs about 8 lbs

    Paige

    Love your dog sweater! Would love to have the pattern for my two poodles!

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