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Crocheted Dog Sweater
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Crocheted Dog Sweater

Keep your furry best friend warm this winter in a crocheted sweater.
Designed by Eleanor Miles-Bradley
  
Project #:
e06153
  
 
 Crafting Time: Varies with experience.
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • RED HEART® "Super Saver®"- 1 Skein Each No. 995 Ocean CB and No. 316 Soft White CA
  • Crochet Hook- Size 5.5mm [US I-9]
  • Yarn Needle

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     Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.
 
     GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 16 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
 
     SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
 
     Lsc (Long Single Crochet) = Insert hook in st indicated one row below and draw loop through, yarn over and through 2 loops on hook. Skip st under Lsc.
 
     dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in next 2 sts, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
 
     Pattern:
 
     Row 1 (Wrong Side): With CB, ch 1, sc in first sc, * Lsc over next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across; turn.
 
     Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across changing to CA in last st; turn.
 
     Row 3: With CA, rep Row 1.
 
     Row 4: Rep Row 2 changing to CB in last st.
 
     Rep Rows 1-4 for pat.
 
     NECKBAND: With CB, ch 6
 
     Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 5 sts.
 
     Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each sc across; turn.
 
     Rep Row 2 until 29 (39, 49) rows in all have been worked, changing to CA in last sc of last row. Fasten off CB.
 
     BODY-Row 1 (Right Side): Working across long edge, ch 1, sc in each row end across; turn – 29 (39, 49) sc.
 
     Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 (2, 1) sc in first sc, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across – 43 (59, 73) sc.
 
     Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, changing to CB in last st; turn.
 
     Now work in pat for 2 rows.
 
     Divide for Leg Openings-Row 1 (wrong Side): Keeping continuity of pat, work across first 5 (7, 9) sts; turn. Work even in pat on these sts for 9 (13, 17) more rows. Fasten off.
 
     With wrong side facing, skip next 3 (5, 7) sts of last long row for leg opening; join yarn and work in pat across next 27 (35, 41) sts for back for 10 (14, 18) rows. Fasten off.
 
     With wrong side facing, skip next 3 (5, 7) sts of last long row for 2nd leg opening; join yarn and work in pat across last 5 (7, 9) sts for 10 (14, 18) rows. Do NOT fasten off.
 
     Next Row-Join Underbody: Work in pat across first 5 (7, 9) sts, ch 3 (5, 7), work across next 27 (35, 41) sts, ch 3 (5, 7), work across last 5 (7, 9) sts; turn.
 
     Next Row: Work in pat across first 5 (7, 9) sts, sc in next 3 (5, 7) ch, work across next 27 (35, 41) sts, sc in next 3 (5, 7) ch, work across last 5 (7, 9) sts; turn – 43 (59, 73) sts. Work 1 row even in pat.
 
     Shape Back: Keeping continuity of pat, dec 1 st each end of next row, then every other row 13 times – 15 (31, 45) sts. Fasten off.
 
     Leg Openings-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CB in any st at leg opening; ch 1, sc evenly around; join with a sl st in first sc.
 
     Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, * dec, sc in next st; rep from * around, adjusting at end of rnd as necessary; join.
 
     Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join.
 
     Rnds 4 and 5: Rep Rnds 2 and 3.

 
     Rnd 6: Ch 1, working from LEFT to RIGHT, work 1 rnd Reverse sc. Fasten off.
 
     FINISHING: Sew underbody seam from Neckband to the first shaping row of Back.
 
     Edging: With right side facing, join CB in seam; ch 1, sc evenly around entire edge working 3 sc in corners; join to first sc. Next Rnd: Ch 1, working from LEFT to RIGHT, work 1 rnd Reverse sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Tip: Refer to photo to complete project.

Follow manufacturer's directions for all products used.
 
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