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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

    Mimi

    cute

    Brenda Pierson

    I need that pattern! Thank you for doing this!

    Vickie

    Just at first glance, I would request a little more coverage for the “undercarriage.” Not enough to get in the way when a boy does his business, but enough to give a little extra warmth for a cold belly.

    Diana Marie

    That’s cute! I’ve been trying to perfect a self designed pattern too. It’s got the turtle neck too. Then it has a wrap under piece with belt that comes up to button on top. I crochet a length of yarn along the sides to slip the hind legs thru & voila! There is no struggle to get my Cavaliers in or out of it and it allows for free movements of the legs.

    Debra

    Hi Kelley, Happy New Year.
    I would love to try this for my American Bulldog. He weighs over 55 lbs. It’s difficult to find sweaters for larger animals. Here in the North Country it’s also very cold!

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