Caring for your beloved dog is quite a scrupulous matter. Vaccinations, vitamins, specialized food, leashes, collars are the most necessary things for her. And also daily walks with your pet. And it’s good if it’s summer outside. What to do if the weather is frosty outside? This is where a dog sweater comes in handy. Created with your own hands, it will not only warm your pet in the cold, but will also make it unique among others on a walk.

What it is?

Short-haired or small dogs often freeze when walking in cold weather. That is why they begin to ask to be held by their owner and drag him home. This is where warm clothing for the animal comes in handy. Of course, pet stores offer many options for clothing for animals, but something made with your own hands looks much better, and can be of absolutely any color and shape.

If you're not good at sewing, but love to knit, update your pet's closet with stylish ones. Plus, the items you create will exactly fit the dog's size, without bulging or being unnecessarily squeezing.

Taking measurements

Having increased the number of loops and knitted several rows, it’s time to remember the holes for the paws. They are knitted very simply - some of the stitches are closed, and in the next row the air stitches are picked up and the pattern continues.

We sew the edges of the sweater, the seam is on the tummy. In some models, instead of a seam, a zipper is sewn in or buttons are sewn on. The main thing is to remember that the accessories must be well sewn, because dogs love to chew on everything.

For especially small breeds or dogs without fur, sleeves are additionally knitted to such a sweater, which are then sewn to the base of the product.

If you know how to knit with several needles, you can make a sweater for your pet without seams.

This product is a little easier to knit than with knitting needles. The fact is that you can knit it both according to patterns and without them, knowing only the basic dimensions of the dog. In addition, the direction of knitting can also be different - from the waist to the collar, or from the neck to the ponytail.

The first and most important rule, which experienced knitters talk about, is to remember that the basis of any animal sweater is a pipe. If you take this into account, the execution of the product will become much easier.

The simplest knitting pattern is to perform regular single crochet stitches. This knitting is fast; the fabric increases due to a set of air loops.

First, the neckline is knitted to the required height. After which it is stitched, and from the resulting pipe the product further expands to the slots for the paws. After making the slits, the product is knitted in one width (tapering slightly towards the tail).

An excellent solution would be to choose a sweater for a dog in this case it will look very attractive and bright.

Conclusion

As you can see, dressing your pet in a hand-knitted sweater is a fairly simple and exciting task. In addition, wearing a sweater made from natural materials, no bad weather will prevent your pet from enjoying walks.

Clothing for dogs is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity during the cool season! Although, who am I kidding? What a luxury! Of course, clothing for dogs, especially fragile ones, is primarily protection from cold, wind and drafts, but how you want your dog to look stylish and cute in his warm sweater or overalls.

And to the topic of luxury, I’ll add that at all times, handmade work was highly valued, and there was no greater luxury than a hand-sewn dress, trimmed with lace, woven by the hands of skilled craftswomen. Therefore, by creating things with your own hands, you make your contribution to art, and also make this world warmer and more comfortable!

I suggest you start honing your skills on clothes for your beloved pets. Let's look at how to knit a dog sweater decorated with hearts. This is one of the easiest ways, with a small number of measurements and without a pattern. Or knit according to the pattern with the “ “ pattern.

Let's get started!

We catch our dog and take a few measurements.

• neck circumference (NC);
• chest width (SH);
• paw girth (OL);
• length, from the withers to the beginning of the tail (D).

For work we will need stocking needles or, if the dog is not quite tiny, then circular ones. And, of course, we knit a sample with knitting needles to calculate the number of loops, according to the measurements that you took. You will need yarn in two colors, preferably contrasting ones. For girls, white and pink are good, and for my brutal, but very shy macho, I took gray and red yarn.

Neck and raglan

We start knitting a sweater from the top, from the neck. We calculate the number of loops based on the OSH measurement. In the case of our example, there were 64 loops. We distribute them on four knitting needles and knit 15 rows with a 2x2 elastic band. You can do less or you can do more to make a lapel. The smaller the dog, the more the sweater should perform its function - to warm. Therefore, the collar may be higher, the sleeves, and the sweater itself may be longer.

Divide the number of elastic loops by 3 and distribute the resulting amount between the back, chest, and legs. Example:

64:3~22. The dog's back is wider than the chest, so we will allocate 25 loops for this part, 19 for the chest, and 20 for the paws, 10 per paw. You will understand how to do this accurately if you look carefully at your dog and at the proportions of its body. Much depends on the fatness, thinness, and characteristics of the breed. There is no exact formula for all dogs. It will not be difficult for you, as the owner of your pet, to calculate this simple formula.

Having distributed the loops, we place markers or tie threads of a contrasting color.

When there are 2 buttonholes left before the first marker, yarn over, then purl two, throw over the marker, purl two again, and yarn over again. And so on with each marker.

Thus, the product begins to expand.

And here is the first heart on our dog sweater. It will be on the chest. It can be placed in the center, or it can be shifted to any side.

Why inverted? For your convenience, since we knit from above!

We put the first strokes of the heart.

We continue to knit raglan, and do not forget about the heart.

Sleeves

At this stage, you can try the product on the dog so that it becomes clear how it “sits” in the shoulders and that it’s time to leave room for the sleeves.

To be sure, we will calculate the number of loops for this part using the OL measurement and check the bust size using the SH measurement.

This is where the sleeve will be.

Let's transfer the sleeve loops to another knitting needle and leave them for now. Meanwhile, we will continue knitting in the round. We will cast on a working knitting needle from 5 to 10 loops, so that the sleeve does not fit too tightly, so as not to hinder the movements of your active friend. We close the circle and continue knitting.

Body

On the back, we will perform another jacquard pattern - two hearts. You can choose any location and size of the picture. If suddenly your dog is very tiny and such a pattern simply does not fit on its back, you can knit one heart from this or the previous pattern.

Following the diagram, we get the following pattern.

Having finished knitting the pattern, continue knitting in the round. The length of the product must be chosen based on the size of the dog, but the length along the tummy should be shorter than the length of the back.
Having decided on the length, we continue knitting with a 2x2 elastic band.

Having knitted about 7 rows of elastic, we close only the tummy area.

The next stage is closing the loops on the back. We transfer the knitting to one knitting needle, and knit the front and back rows, knitting three loops together at the beginning and end of each row. This way the back will be gently rounded. If your dog’s body is long enough, then you can knit two loops, and not in each row, but every other row, so the back will be longer.

Sleeves again.

Let's return to the paws. We cast on the knitting needles the 5 - 10 loops that we cast on for a loose fit. And we knit the sleeves in the round with a 2x2 rib for 10 rows, or more.

This is what the finished sweater looks like from the back and front.

Have fun and take care of your dogs! Design and clothing models are not important to them; your care and attention are much more valuable!

Video: Lesson on knitting a sweater for a dog

Yoriki. Clothes for dogs. From leftover yarn you can knit this cute and warm blanket for your pet, the Yorkshire Terrier.

Skill level: Level 2 difficulty (not very easy)

Size: variable

The blanket is suitable for a dog size S (M)

Knitted dog clothes for dogs about 4.5 – 8 (8-13) kg

Neck circumference in finished product 32 (35.5) cm

Finished chest diameter 38 (45.5) cm

Finished blanket length 30.5 (40.5) cm

To knit a blanket for a Yorkie you will need

Yarn Hometown USA® (item no. 135-174) Lion Brand Grand Rapids Green: 1 skein for size S, 2 skeins for size M. In the knitting description, this yarn color (turquoise) is indicated by the letter A.

HometownUSA® Yarn (item #135-605) Lion Brand Spartans: 1 skein per size (white, B).

Hometown USA Lion Brand yarn composition: 100% acrylic; 142 g, 74 m

• Knitting needles No. 9
• Stocking needles

Stitch counter markers

Knitting needles or pins for holding temporarily removed stitches.

Needle with large eye for stitching

Knitting density

9 loops + 12 circular rows = 10 cm

Patterns

Alternating stripes and patterns

• Elastic band 1x1
• Facial surface

Sequence of stripes

Work *6 rows/rounds with yarn A, 3 rows/rounds with yarn B; repeat from * throughout the work unless otherwise stated.

Attention:

1. The blanket is knitted in one piece.

2. Some parts are knitted both in the round and in straight rows.

3. When knitting in the round with stocking needles, you need to divide the available number of stitches equally into 4 knitting needles. It is possible that the stitches will not be divided evenly on these needles - this is not a problem. Let there be 1-2 more loops somewhere. Even in this case, you will succeed.

Yorickie clothing for dogs. blanket

On straight needles, using color A thread, cast on 22 (26) stitches and knit like this:

Bottom elastic:

Knit with thread A, alternating 1 stitch. and 1 purl, for 6 rows.

The main part of the blanket (body):

Change the thread to color B.

Start knitting from the front row, continue knitting (knit stitches on the front side and purl loops on the wrong side of the fabric) and change the color of the thread after 3 (7) rows.

At the end of the last row, cast on 12 (14) stitches.

Making the part of the blanket corresponding to the stomach

Attention:

1. Knit this part in the round.

2. Continue knitting, observing the established alternation of stripes.

Distribute all the stitches across 4 knitting needles so that each part of the fabric is turned outward with the right side. Place a marker at the beginning of the round = 34 (40) stitches.

1-7 circular rows: 22 (26) knit stitches, *1 knit, 1 purl; repeat from * t to the end of the circular row.

Knit 3 (6) rounds in knit stitch, changing the thread color to B.

Divide the fabric to form holes for the paws

New circular row: 22 (26) knit back stitches, slip next 12 (14) stitches onto stitch holder.

Back

Take straight needles and knit the first 22 (26) stitches for 9 (13) rows, and then place these stitches on the stitch holder.

Stomach

Return to the 12 (14) stitches located on the stitch holder and work them, starting from the front row, like this:

Decrease stitches (right side): 1 knit stitch, 2 knit stitches. vm loops, knit the next 3 loops, k2. stitches together, knit the next 10 (12) stitches.

Work in stockinette stitch for the next 3 rows.

Repeat decreasing stitches - 8 (10) stitches.

Repeat last 4 rows until 6 stitches remain.

SecondPartbackrestsAndbelly

From the location of the remaining 6 loops in the belly area and 22 (26) back loops, knit on stocking needles, distributing 7 (8) loops on each of the 4 knitting needles = 28 (32) loops.

Place a row counter (marker) at the beginning of the row.

Knit 1 round with knit stitches.

Knit with an elastic band.

With thread A, knit in the round for 6 rows with a 1x1 rib and finish knitting.

Assembling the blanket

Fasten the thread. Moisten the blanket with a damp towel and leave until dry.

Knitted clothing for dogs patterns

Clothing patterns for small dogs

This pattern will help you navigate how to construct a knitted fabric when knitting clothes for dogs.

If you have a dog or cat in your home, then you already know what wonderful friendship is. Today's master class will help you quickly and easily make a colorful, bright and stylish sweater for your animal. Or a hat and blanket. Or a toy, or maybe even all together.

After all, knitting for your small dogs is an unreal, incomparable pleasure!

We have selected patterns for you with detailed descriptions, thanks to which even for beginner knitters it will not be difficult to knit their first projects and understand the principle of knitting clothes for small dogs. And then you can easily knit a sweater for a pug, or a small blouse for a Chihuahua, a vest for a poodle or a vest for a Spitz.

For knitting we will need the following materials:

• Beige yarn 50 grams.
• Brown wool yarn 20 grams.
• Different knitting needles No. 2.5.
• Crochet hook or knitting needle.

Knitting density:

Rib stitch 2×2 30 stitches = ten centimeters, stockinette stitch 25 stitches = 10 centimeters, 40 rows = 10 centimeters.

Calculating loops.

Let's take measurements from the dog and calculate the number of loops.

Neck circumference - twenty-one centimeters 63 p. + 2 cr. p. = 65 p., rounded to 66 p., since their number should be a multiple of three; 1/3 of the girth is seven centimeters. (21 p. + 1 p. for a uniform elastic band 2 by 2 = 22 loops); 1/12 girth ~ 1.8 cm x 2 = 3.6 cm (eleven loops - the width of our armholes at the beginning of work.

Chest circumference - 35 centimeters + 2 centimeters for a loose fit = 37 centimeters (111 loops); 1/2 girth (width of the back and belly) - 18.5 cm each (fifty-six loops) The distance from the withers to the center of the back is eleven centimeters.

Armhole height: distance from the base of the neck to the end of the front leg + one centimeter = seven centimeters (28 rows)

Armhole depth: for small breeds of dogs two centimeters (six loops). 1/2 chest circumference - 1/3 neck circumference - armhole depth = eighteen centimeters - seven centimeters - four centimeters (2 cm for each armhole) = 7.5 cm (18 loops). Eighteen stitches: 2 = nine loops; It turns out that when knitting armholes, you need to add nine loops from each edge of the belly and back.

To understand how many rows you need to add loops, divide the distance from the base of the neck to the tip of the front leg + one cm by the number of added loops: seven cm = twenty-eight p.; twenty-eight rows: 9 loops = 3 rows. It turns out that yarn overs must be made along the edges of every third row.

Back/stomach, description.

Using beige thread, crochet 66 stitches. Using a 2 by 2 elastic band, we will knit a collar twelve centimeters high, making strips of the same width with brown and terracotta yarn. Cast off eleven stitches, knit 22 (belly), cast off eleven stitches, knit 22 (back).

Let's turn the knitting over: crochet or knit 22 purl loops (back), then take the thread from the second ball and knit 22 purl loops (belly). You can start collecting the loops of one element onto a pin and tie everything together later.

Next, we crochet the back and belly 28 rows in satin stitch, creating yarn overs along the edges of every third row (nine times). The volume of the elements increases by eighteen stitches. We knit the first and last three stitches with garter stitch so that the edges do not curl.

After this, along the edges of each element we will dial seven air. p. (armhole depth = 6 loops + 1 red p.). Now each element has fifty-four stitches (22 stitches + 18 stitches + (2 for 7 stitches), and you need 56 loops (18.5 cm). We will add the missing two stitches when switching from satin stitch to elastic 2 by 2, creating two yarn overs at even intervals.Using a 2 by 2 rib, knit another four cm, creating colored stripes, like on a collar.

Assembly, description.

We sew together the elements of the sleeveless vest and use a crochet hook to make a fringe on the collar from dark brown or light yarn.

Gallery: knitted clothes for small breed dogs (25 photos)

Seamless clothes

Such clothes are knitted by adding and decreasing stitches in certain places. What do we need to measure?

• Measure your neck circumference.
• Chest circumference.
• Waist circumference
• Leg circumference.
• The distance from the “collar” to the pet’s paws.

Naturally, every small dog has its own personal size.

Let's calculate the loops. Yarn can be different.

Place stitches on knitting needles equal in circumference to the neck.

We knit a collar.

After the collar, we will divide the knitting into three particles. It all depends on where the fastener will be. If on the stomach, then about 15 loops on the sides and all the remaining loops on the back.

The number of loops will depend on the density of the yarn(s).

In every second row, add one loop to the middle from the sides.

Thus, we work until the paws. Before the beginning of the hole for our paws.

After this, we will begin to decrease the loops in the center from the hole for the paws. About two stitches in every fourth row.

And so on until the end of the work. We got 35-36 centimeters from the neck to the tail, including the elastic band.

We arrange everything to your liking.

We tie the armholes and straps with elastic stocking needles.

You can create holes for the tassels after knitting the collar and stretch the cord with the tassels, etc.

Even shaggy dogs don't like bad weather. With rare exceptions, most dogs suffer from cold and dampness. Your pet may catch a cold and get sick if you have to walk in cold weather. And they tend to freeze even at fairly high temperatures.

That is why many caring owners acquire a whole one for their pets. Some people prefer to buy ready-made items, while handicraft lovers enjoy knitting clothes for dogs with their own hands.

Crochet or knitting needles?

For the final result, it is not so important how exactly knitted clothes for dogs are created: knitted or crocheted. Although differences undoubtedly exist. Crochet dog clothes keeps its shape better with tight knitting. Openwork patterns provide little heat, but they look elegant.

Knitting dog clothes with knitting needles produces items that are more elastic, but also looser. There are interesting knitting patterns using relief knitting plaits and braids.

Crocheted or knitted dog clothes decorated with ornaments look beautiful. The ornament can be knitted, or you can embroider patterns on a finished product. Items with knitted patterns are thicker and denser, they retain their shape well and warm well. But the technique of knitting an ornament requires some experience in knitting several threads at the same time. You can embroider an ornament on the finished product using a special knitted stitch, crosses or satin stitch.

In addition, clothes for small dogs are often decorated decorative elements:

• sew strips of fur, natural or artificial;
• decorate the product with beads, beads, sequins;
• combine knitted elements with other materials: leather, fabric, suede.

Crochet allows the use of different techniques. Moroccan technique knitting clothes for dogs will give a dense knitting that holds its shape well. This technique is good for knitting blankets, capes and sleeveless vests with fasteners. The usual techniques will allow you to get beautiful clothes for dogs. Moreover, you can use a variety of leftover yarn.

Stands apart freeform knitting technique. To make models of clothing for dogs with your own hands using this technique, you first need to make a pattern in natural size, then knit the elements of future clothing - the so-called scrambles. Then the scrambles are sewn together with a needle or crocheted with a separate thread. Making freeform models will take a little longer, but all such clothes are completely unique and inimitable. Your pet will look like a real fashionista at the dog park.

How to knit or crochet clothes for a dog

First you need to take measurements of your pet. Provide yourself with a sheet of paper, a pencil and a measuring tape. The number of measurements taken depends on what kind of clothes you intend to knit:

• blanket;
• sleeveless vest;
• sweater;
• overalls.

All of these may also have hoods, which will require additional measurements.

It is better to measure the width of the chest by sitting the dog down with the “ ” command. Other measurements are taken while the dog is standing. Make sure that the pet does not hunch its back or tuck its paws. When taking measurements, it is best to do the same as at a show: so that the back is level and the head is raised in accordance with the requirements of the breed standard.

When determining the size of dog clothing, keep in mind that you will need to make changes to the finished patterns not only according to the measurements, but also sometimes change the proportions. This is due to the fact that different dog breeds have completely different body types. Pugs have a very wide chest, a relatively short back and a large neck. Italian Greyhounds are distinguished by a deep chest, long legs, and a thin and long neck.

There are differences in the design of clothing for males and females. The best option is to find patterns for knitted clothing for dogs of the exact breed of your pet.

Master classes on “How to knit dog clothes with knitting needles” usually give recommendations on the thickness of the yarn, the number of knitting needles and the order in which the work is performed. If you do not have enough knitting experience, it is better to follow the instructions provided, or try not to make too drastic changes.

Crocheting clothes for a dog is in some ways easier, since you can make necessary changes to the pattern as the work progresses.

For ease of use of knitted clothing, some models provide the use of fasteners:

• lightning;
• buttons;
• buckles of different designs.

Some models of capes and blankets can be adapted for use instead of a harness. To do this, reinforcing elements are sewn into them, to which a ring is sewn for attaching a leash. You can also provide the ability to attach a hood or boots to your clothing.

Suitable materials

It is better to knit for animals from natural materials: wool, cotton. Synthetic yarn accumulates static electricity, which your dog may not like. For hairless breeds, you should not use coarse yarn, as their skin is very sensitive and may become irritated. Soft wool, angora, silk, soft cotton and viscose yarn are preferred.

For warmth and to maintain shape, the product can be sewn on the wrong side lining. However, keep in mind: the presence of a lining can make it difficult to wash a knitted item and slow it down to dry. Especially if a layer of batting or padding polyester is also laid between the lining and the knitted top for insulation. However, if the dog has several pieces of clothing, this problem can be easily solved.

Where can I find patterns for knitting or crocheting clothes for dogs?

Good, carefully thought out patterns can be taken from special knitting magazines. They are sold in bookstores, specialty craft stores, and can sometimes be found at a pet store. A large assortment of such specialized literature is available in online stores.

If you decide to knit clothes for dogs with your own hands, knitting patterns and tips for completing the work can be found on the websites of needlewomen. You can also buy ready-made products.

Video. Knitting a sweater for a dog