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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: Chow Chow (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: 90,7 Neck Width: 53,0 Armhole: 28,9
Bottom Width: 36,3 Collar Length: 6,6 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 79,8 Slv Rib Length: 2,5
Front Length: 59,7
Back Rib Length: 2,5

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 108 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 22 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 130 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 25 times more, to total
182 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 24,9 cms (66 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 19 stitches, place next 16 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 112 stitches,
place next 16 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 9,6 cms (26 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 16 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 16 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even for 24,7 cms (61 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 59,7 cms.
7. Back Shaping. Transfer 21 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 row 32 times more until 74 stitches remain. knit even until knit measures
79,8 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 21 stitches from the
front edge holder, 41 stitches along the back shaping, 74 end stitches from the holder, 41 stitches along the back shaping, and 21 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 198 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 77 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. 28,9 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:
313,8 for body
47,8 for ribbing
361,6 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: Chow Chow (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: 90,7 Neck Width: 53,0
Bottom Width: 36,3 Collar Length: 6,6
Back Length: 79,8
Front Length: 24,9
Back Rib Length: 2,5

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.
BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 108 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 22 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 130 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 25 times more, to total
182 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 24,9 cms (66 rows).
4. Back Shaping. Transfer 35 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 18 times more until 74 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 79,8 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 35 stitches from the
front edge holder, 109 stitches along the back shaping, 74 end stitches from the holder, 109 stitches along the back shaping, and
35 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 362 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 43,6 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. 28,9 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:
225,5 for body
57,3 for ribbing
282,8 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: Chow Chow (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: 90,7 Neck Width: 53,0 Armhole: 28,9
Collar Length: 6,6 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 59,7 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 108 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 22 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 130 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 25 times more, to total
182 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 24,9 cms (66 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 19 stitches, place next 16 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 112 stitches,
place next 16 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 9,6 cms (26 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 16 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 16 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 59,7 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 77 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:
222,6 for body
50,4 for ribbing
273,0 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: Chow Chow (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: 90,7 Neck Width: 53,0 Armhole: 28,9
Collar Length: 6,6 Sleeve Length: 2,5
Back Length: 59,7 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 108 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,6 cms (approx. 22 rows).
2. Inc 22 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 130 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 2nd row
25 times more, to total 182 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 24,9 cms (66 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 57 stitches, place next 16 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 36 stitches, place
next 16 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 9,6 cms (26 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 16 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 16 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 59,7 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 160 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 77 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:
222,6 for body
68,9 for ribbing
291,5 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:

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