My Favourite Things

Pattern Notes:

This delightful dog sweater pattern is designed to be both functional and stylish, constructed from the top down in the round. It features thoughtful chest increases made using M1L/R increases, ensuring a comfortable fit for your furry friend. The armholes are cleverly knit onto scrap yarn, allowing for seamless later pickup of the sleeves, which are knit in the round for a polished finish. To accommodate different body shapes, the pattern includes tummy shaping through simple decreases, with an optional harness hole to keep your pup secure during outdoor adventures.

The stranded colourwork in this design is a highlight, showcasing adorable motifs that celebrate your dog's favorite things: playful bones, hearts that symbolize love, and cheerful trees that bring a touch of nature to your knitting. This engaging element not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the sweater but also adds a personal touch that reflects your pet’s personality.

Our pattern includes comprehensive tutorials that cover every aspect of the project, such as stranded colourwork techniques, creating the harness hole, picking up stitches, achieving jogless stripes, tummy shaping, a stretchy bind-off method, and a detailed walkthrough for knitting the sleeves. Whether you are a novice or an experienced knitter, these tutorials will guide you through the process step-by-step.

Additionally, we understand that dogs come in all shapes and sizes! To accommodate pups with shorter torsos and longer bodies, alternate instructions are provided for a modified armhole to collar ratio, ensuring that every dog can enjoy this cozy and stylish sweater. Transform your dog’s wardrobe with this fun and functional knitting project that expresses their unique personality while keeping them warm and comfortable.