Keep your four-legged family member toasty, comfortable, and undeniably stylish with this cozy ribbed crochet dog sweater. Designed specifically to provide maximum warmth without restricting movement, this pullover features a snug ribbed turtleneck collar and a textured thicket stitch body that naturally stretches with your dog’s activity.
Whether you’re heading out for brisk autumn walks, bracing for winter chills, or just letting your pup lounge in comfort indoors, this project is both practical and fun to make. With clear instructions for Extra Small, Small, and Medium breeds, you can customize the length and fit to suit your dog perfectly.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate
- Sizes Included: Extra Small (XS), Small (S), and Medium (M)
- Gauge: 14 sts x 13 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Thicket Stitch (alternating sc, dc) using a 5.0 mm hook.
Supplies Needed
- Yarn: Worsted Weight / Medium #4 yarn (approx. 110 yards for XS, 205 yards for S, 375 yards for M). Acrylic or superwash wool blends work best for easy washing.
- Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.0 mm)
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving ends, stitch markers, measuring tape
Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- fhdc: foundation half double crochet
- fphdc: front post half double crochet
- bphdc: back post half double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sk: skip
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Ribbed Collar
Row 1: Work 33 (43, 53) fhdc. Join to the top of the first st with a sl st, being careful not to twist. (Alternative: Ch 34 (44, 54), hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Join with sl st.)
Row 2: Ch 1, do not turn. *Fphdc around next st, bphdc around next st; repeat from * around, ending with fphdc around last st. Join to top of first fphdc with sl st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. *Bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st; repeat from * around, bphdc around last st. Join with sl st.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. *Fphdc around next st, bphdc around next st; repeat from * around, fphdc around last st. Join with sl st.
Rows 5 – 6 (8, 10): Alternate Rows 3 & 4 to achieve desired collar height.
Chest & Body
Row 7 (9, 11): Ch 1, do not turn. (sc, dc) in first st. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat from * around, sk next, (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join to top of first sc with sl st. Stitch count: 35 (45, 55) sts.
Row 8 (10, 12): Ch 1, turn. (sc, dc) in first st. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat from * around, sk next, (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join with sl st. Stitch count: 37 (47, 57) sts.
Rows 9 (11, 13) through 13 (17, 25): Repeat previous increase row. Ending stitch count: 47 (61, 83) sts.
Row 14 (18, 26): Ch 1, turn. (sc, dc) in first st. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat from * around without the extra increase at the end. Join with sl st. Stitch count: 48 (62, 84) sts.
Armholes
Row 15 (19, 27): Ch 1, turn. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat 0 (1, 2) more times. Sk next st, sc in next. Ch 7 (11, 15), skip 9 (13, 17) sts for the leg opening. In next sc, work (sc, dc). Repeat between * * 10 (11, 17) more times. Sk next st, sc in next. Ch 7 (11, 15), skip 9 (13, 17) sts for the second leg opening. In next sc, work (sc, dc). Work in pattern to end. Join with sl st.
Row 16 (20, 28): Ch 1, turn. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat around, working into the armhole chain spaces as indicated. Join with sl st.
Rows 17 (21, 29) through 20 (30, 44): Ch 1, turn. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat around. Join with sl st.
Body Tapering (Underbelly Shaping)
Row 21 (31, 45): Ch 1, turn. Sl st in first 2 (4, 6) sts. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next; repeat 18 (23, 32) more times. Sk next st, sc in next. Leave remaining 2 (4, 6) sts unworked. Turn.
Row 22 (32, 46): Ch 1, turn. Sk first 2 sts, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st; repeat 17 (22, 31) more times. Sc in next st. Turn.
Row 23 (33, 47): Ch 1, turn. Sk first 2 sts, * (sc, dc) in next, sk next st; repeat 16 (21, 30) more times. Sc in next st. Turn.
Continue tapering in this manner until Row 36 (46, 66), ending with 9 (19, 25) sts across the back.
Final Edging: Ch 1, turn, sc evenly in each st and row end all the way around the outer perimeter of the sweater for a clean, sturdy finish. Join with an invisible slip stitch and fasten off.
Care Instructions & Fit Tips
Because dogs love to play and run outside, we recommend machine washing on gentle in a lingerie bag and laying flat to dry. For an extra custom fit, measure your dog from the base of their neck to the base of their tail before you begin, and adjust the body length by adding or subtracting rows before starting the belly taper.
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