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Minnie’s turtleneck dog sweater crochet pattern
Thanks for checking out ‘Minnie’s turtleneck dog sweater crochet pattern’. To begin, I’m always crocheting for my children but felt a sudden pang of guilt when I realised I was leaving out my fur baby, Minnie. With this in mind I started designing a cute turtleneck dog sweater for my small dog. It’s super cute, warm and cosy. It’s great for her winter walks, especially after a visit to the dog groomers!
Dog sweater description
The turtleneck dog sweater should fit most small dogs. You can find the final measurements further down this page. As the title suggests the dog sweater has a turtleneck, it also has a textured waistband and short puff sleeves. Importantly, the sweater has a little gap allowing you to access your dogs collar so they can wear the sweater while out for walkies.
How it’s made
The turtleneck dog sweater crochet pattern is easy skill level. You’ll need to know basic crochet stitches. Additionally you’ll need to know how to work into the front and back posts and loops. You’ll also need to be okay with working into the raw edges. To make the crochet dog sweater I used acrylic chunky (weight 5) yarn and a 6.5mm crochet hook. Don’t forget it’s important to remember to do your gauge swatch before starting if you want your sweater to fit your dog.
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Minnie’s turtleneck dog sweater crochet pattern
This free crochet pattern will help you create a turtleneck dog sweater. However, you can purchase your very own copy of the crochet pattern in a advert free, printable pdf file from my Etsy or Ravelry store.
Crochet pattern info
Hook sizes
6.5mm crochet hook
Yarn
Chunky yarn – 148yd / 136m
I used stylecraft special chunky in pale rose.
Click here to learn about yarn weights
Terminology
USA
Click here for U.K. translation
Abbreviations
ch – Chain
blo – Back loop only
st/sts – Stitch/stitches
sl st – Slip stitch
sc – Single crochet
hdc – Half double crochet
2hdc – Increase (2 half double crochet in 1 space)
sc2tog – Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
hdc2tog – Decrease (half double crochet 2 together)
BPdc – Back post double crochet
FPdc – Front post double crochet
Gauge / tension
Gauge is important as everyone crochets with a different tension. Therefore, if your 2” swatch doesn’t match up you can change your hook size to suit your tension.
6.5mm hook – 2” x 2” = 5 rows of 7 hdc
Finished size
The following measurements are taken of the garment at its smallest size and its stretched size. Using an acrylic yarn will give your sweater more stretch than other fibres such as cotton.
Back length : 16cm
Neck circumference : 24cm – 40cm
Waist circumference : 42cm – 50cm
leg circumference : 13cm – 20cm
Pattern notes
I do not count chains in my stitch count.
Numbers in brackets are the number of rows/stitches.
Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces eg. (sc, inc) would mean sc in first stitch then inc in next stitch.
Supplies
You will need the following supplies to complete the crochet project (links will take you directly to my recommended supplies)
– Stitch markers (optional)
Free turtleneck dog sweater crochet pattern
Turtleneck
Round 1
ch x 16
sc x 15 start from 2nd ch from hook
ch 1 and turn
(15 sts)
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Rows 2 – 34
Work every stitch in back loop
blo sc x 15
ch 1 and turn
(33 rows of 15 sts)
Row 35
Work in both row 34 and row 1 to join the sides together
sc x 15
ch 1 and turn to raw edge
(15 sts)
Round 36
Work in raw edge, 1 stitch at the end of every row
sc x 34
sl st to join to 1st st and ch 1
(34 sts)
Round 37
2hdc x 16
ch 2 & skip 2 sts to make a gap for collar access
2hdc x 16
sl st to join to 1st st
fasten off
(64 sts)
Chest of sweater
To start count back 5 stitches & reattach yarn (skip 4)
Row 38 – 44
hdc x 10
ch 1 & turn
(7 rows of 10 sts)
Back of sweater
Return to the last round of turtleneck (R37)
Count forward 11 stitches & reattach yarn (skip 10 stitches)
Row 45
hdc x 17 in sts
hdc x 2 in collar ch space
hdc x 17 in sts
ch 1 & turn
(36 sts)
Row 46 – 51
hdc x 36
ch 1 & turn
(6 rows of 36 sts)
Waist
Round 52
We will now join both pieces together to start the waist area by working into row 51 then row 44.
hdc x 36 in previous row
hdc x 10 in row 44 (chest)
sl st to join to first st
ch 1 and turn
(46 sts)
Round 53 – 55
hdc x 46
sl st to join to first st
R53 & R54 – ch 1 & turn
R55 – ch 1, do not turn
(3 rounds of 46 sts)
Round 56
hdc x 2
(hdc2tog, hdc x 9) x 4
sl st to join to first stitch
ch 1, do not turn
(42 sts)
Round 57
(BPdc, FPdc) x 21
sl st to join to first stitch
Fasten off
(42 sts)
Sleeves
Attach yarn to any stitch of arm hole
Round 58
sc x 32 around arm hole
sl st to join to 1st st & ch 1
(32 sts)
Round 59
sc2tog x 16
sl st to join to 1st st
Fasten off
(16 sts)
Round 60 – 61
Repeat round 58 & 59 for 2nd sleeve.
Weave in all ends and fold over turtleneck to complete.
(2 rounds)
Minnie’s turtleneck dog sweater crochet pattern
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