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KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Tuxedo style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 27-6-2007
Free pattern: dog sweater
Size: Basset Hound (F) 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: 60,1 Neck Width: 40,8 Armhole: 19,2
Bottom Width: 24,0 Collar Length: 4,9 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 59,1 Slv Rib Length: 2,5
Front Length: 37,0
Back Rib Length: 2,5

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 84 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,9 cms (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 17 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 101 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 3rd row 9 times more, to total 121 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 15,2 cms (40 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 13 stitches, place next 10 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 75 stitches, place
next 10 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 6,4 cms (18 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 10 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 10 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even for 15,4 cms (39 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 37,0 cms.
7. Back Shaping. Transfer 14 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 21 times more until 49 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 59,1 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 14 stitches from the
front edge holder, 43 stitches along the back shaping, 49 end stitches from the holder, 43 stitches along the back shaping, and 14 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 163 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 52 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. 19,2 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:
153,8 for body
31,4 for ribbing
185,2 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )

KNITTING PATTERN for Dog Sweater --- Simple style Single Band collar

Designed : 27-6-2007
Free pattern: dog sweater
Size: Basset Hound (F) 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: 60,1 Neck Width: 40,8
Bottom Width: 24,0 Collar Length: 4,9
Back Length: 59,1
Front Length: 15,2
Back Rib Length: 2,5

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 84 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,9 cms (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 17 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 101 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 3rd row 9 times more, to total 121 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 15,2 cms (40 rows).
4. Back Shaping. Transfer 23 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 12 times more until 49 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 59,1 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 23 stitches from the
front edge holder, 87 stitches along the back shaping, 49 end stitches from the holder, 87 stitches along the back shaping, and 23 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 269 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 28,8 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. 19,2 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:
108,6 for body
37,5 for ribbing
146,1 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( 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: Basset Hound (F) 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: 60,1 Neck Width: 40,8 Armhole: 19,2
Collar Length: 4,9 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 37,0 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 84 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,9 cms (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 17 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 101 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 3rd row 9 times more, to total 121 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 15,2 cms (40 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 13 stitches, place next 10 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 75 stitches, place
next 10 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 6,4 cms (18 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 10 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 10 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 37,0 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 52 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:
91,3 for body
31,3 for ribbing
122,6 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( 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: Basset Hound (F) 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: 60,1 Neck Width: 40,8 Armhole: 19,2
Collar Length: 4,9 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 37,0 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 84 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 4,9 cms (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 17 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 101 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 3rd row 9
times more, to total 121 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 15,2 cms (40 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 38 stitches, place next 10 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 24 stitches, place
next 10 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 6,4 cms (18 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 10 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 10 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 37,0 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 103 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 52 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:
91,3 for body
43,2 for ribbing
134,5 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )