If you’ve been looking for an easy, seamless crochet dog sweater pattern for your precious pooch, this is the one! The Dandy Dog Sweater is worked completely in one piece from the neck down, which means zero sewing and no uncomfortable side seams that rub against your dog’s skin.
Designed to fit small to medium dogs (available in sizes XS, S, and M), this pullover uses the delightfully textured thicket stitch (also known as the suzette stitch). Combined with a ribbed turtleneck collar and comfortable leg openings, it gives your dog full freedom of movement while keeping their chest and back warmly protected from chilly breezes.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate
- Sizes: Extra Small (XS), Small (S), and Medium (M)
- Gauge: 14 sts x 13 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Thicket Stitch (alternating sc, dc)
Supplies Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4 medium) yarn (approx. 110 yards for XS, 205 yards for S, 375 yards for M).
- Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.0 mm)
- Notions: Yarn needle, measuring tape, locking stitch markers
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
Collar (Worked in Rounds)
Row 1: Fhdc 33 (43, 53). Join with sl st to first st, careful not to twist. (33, 43, 53 sts). (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, fphdc around last st. Join 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 through 6 (8, 10): Alternate Rows 3 & 4 until desired collar height is reached.
Chest & Body
Row 7 (9, 11): Ch 1, do not turn. (sc, dc) in first st. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st; repeat from * around, sk next st, (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join with sl st. [35 (45, 55) sts]
Row 8 (10, 12): Ch 1, turn. (sc, dc) in first st. *Sk next st, (sc, dc) in next st; repeat from * around, sk next st, (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join with sl st. [37 (47, 57) sts]
Rows 9 (11, 13) through 13 (17, 25): Repeat the increase sequence each round. 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 st; repeat from * around without the end increase. Join with sl st. [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 st. Ch 7 (11, 15) for first leg opening, skip 9 (13, 17) sts. In next sc, work (sc, dc). Repeat pattern 10 (11, 17) more times. Sk next st, sc in next. Ch 7 (11, 15) for second leg opening, skip 9 (13, 17) sts. 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 st; repeat around, working into the armhole chains. Join with sl st.
Rows 17 (21, 29) through 20 (30, 44): Work even in thicket stitch around.
Underbelly Shaping
Turn, slip stitch across the first 2 (4, 6) belly stitches, then work in pattern across the back, leaving the final 2 (4, 6) stitches unworked. Work back and forth in rows, tapering 1 stitch at each edge every row until 9 (19, 25) stitches remain.
Edging: Sc evenly around the entire bottom perimeter to reinforce the hem. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fitting Tips
Try the sweater on your dog after completing the armhole round. If the chest is snug, you can add 2 to 4 extra chains at each leg opening to provide more ease for broader breeds.
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