KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Tuxedo style with Medium front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar
Designed : 27-6-2007
Free pattern: dog sweater
Size: Airedale Terrier (M) for: *
KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 72,0 Neck Width: 44,9 Armhole: 25,8
Bottom Width: 28,8 Collar Length: 6,6 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 79,6 Slv Rib Length: 2,5
Front Length: 42,4
Back Rib Length: 2,5
Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 92 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 18 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 110 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 4th row 17 times more, to total
146 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 30,7 cms (80 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 15 stitches, place next 13 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 89 stitches, place
next 13 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the
same time for 8,6 cms (24 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 13 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 13 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even for 3,3 cms (7 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 42,4 cms.
7. Back Shaping. Transfer 17 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease 1
st at each end of next and every following alternate row 25 times more until 60 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 79,6 cms, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder.
BOTTOM HEM:
1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping.
2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 17 stitches from the
front edge holder, 73 stitches along the back shaping, 60 end stitches from the holder, 73 stitches along the back shaping,
and 17 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 240 stitches.
3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 cms (approx. 6 rows).
4. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 69 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 cms (approx. 8 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.
FINISHING:
1. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin
knitted band (approx. 25,8 cms long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as
necessary.
2. Sew in all loose ends.
AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
221,9 for body
45,4 for ribbing
267,3 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:
Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ )
KNITTING PATTERN for Dog Sweater --- Simple style Single Band collar
Designed : 27-6-2007
Free pattern: dog sweater
Size: Airedale Terrier (M) for: *
KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 72,0 Neck Width: 44,9
Bottom Width: 28,8 Collar Length: 6,6
Back Length: 79,6
Front Length: 30,7
Back Rib Length: 2,5
Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 92 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 18 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 110 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 4th row 17 times more, to total
146 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 30,7 cms (80 rows).
4. Back Shaping. Transfer 28 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease 1
st at each end of next and every following alternate row 14 times more until 60 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 79,6 cms, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder.
BOTTOM HEM:
1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping.
2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 28 stitches from the
front edge holder, 98 stitches along the back shaping, 60 end stitches from the holder, 98 stitches along the back shaping,
and 28 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 312 stitches.
3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 cms (approx. 6 rows).
4. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
FINISHING:
1. Optional. To keep the top of the sweater from sliding around, you may want to knit a band or two (approximately
1 in. wide by 34,6 cms long). Garter stitch or any other noncurling stitch will knit well here. Fit the sweater on
the dog, then sew the band(s) in place between the front and back legs.
2. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin
knitted band (approx. 25,8 cms long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as
necessary.
3. Sew in all loose ends.
AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
190,9 for body
49,6 for ribbing
240,5 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:
Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ )
KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Pullover: Back Opening style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar
Designed : 27-6-2007
Free pattern: dog sweater
Size: Airedale Terrier (M) for: *
KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 72,0 Neck Width: 44,9 Armhole: 25,8
Collar Length: 6,6 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 42,8 Slv Rib Length: 2,5
Back Rib Length: 2,5
Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 92 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 18 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 110 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Mark center. Inc 1 st at each side of center on next and every following 4th row
17 times more, to total 146 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 30,7 cms (80 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 45 stitches, place next 13 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 28 stitches, place
next 13 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the
same time for 8,6 cms (24 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 13 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 13 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 42,8 cms, not including collar.
7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 2,5 cms (approx. 8 rows). Cast off
loosely.
BACK CLOSURE BANDS:
1. Using size 5 needles, pick up 121 stitches along one back edge, between the bottom of the sweater hem and the top of
the collar.
2. knit 6 rows in ribbing, garter or moss stitch. Cast off loosely.
3. knit second side the same way, adding buttonholes if using buttons for closure.
SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 69 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 cms (approx. 8 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.
FINISHING:
1. Sew in all loose ends.
AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
116,7 for body
56,8 for ribbing
173,5 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:
Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ )
KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Pullover style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar
Designed : 27-6-2007
Free pattern: dog sweater
Size: Airedale Terrier (M) for: *
KNIT YOUR TENSION SWATCH FIRST, IF YOU USE A STITCH PATTERN, KNIT SWATCH IN THIS
PATTERN, THEN CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN WITH THE RIGHT GAUGE
STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 72,0 Neck Width: 44,9 Armhole: 25,8
Collar Length: 6,6 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 42,8 Slv Rib Length: 2,5
Back Rib Length: 2,5
Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 92 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 18 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 110 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 4th row 17 times more, to total
146 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 30,7 cms (80 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 15 stitches, place next 13 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 89 stitches, place
next 13 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg openings at the
same time for 8,6 cms (24 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 13 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 13 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 42,8 cms, not including collar.
7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 2,5 cms (approx. 8 rows). Cast off
loosely.
SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 69 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,5 cms (approx. 8 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.
FINISHING:
1. Sew center front seam, from top of collar to bottom of sweater (including hem). Sew in all loose ends.
AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
116,7 for body
42,8 for ribbing
159,5 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:
Pattern designed by: Jessica ( with Knitware design ™ ) |
