Crochet HDC Dog Sweater Pattern For Pet Lover

This Small Cora HDC Dog Sweater crochet pattern is designed to keep your furry friend warm and stylish. With its cozy ribbed collar and soft half double crochet (HDC) fabric, this sweater is perfect for the cooler seasons. Whether you're looking to create a functional piece for your pet or a personalized accessory, this pattern offers both warmth and charm.

Crochet HDC Dog Sweater

Its simplicity and clear instructions make it an ideal project for crocheters of any skill level. Customize it by adjusting the size or adding personal touches, like colorful yarn or embellishments. This dog sweater will not only be a hit with your pet but is sure to turn heads on walks!

Materials

Yarn: 110g of Worsted or Medium-sized weight yarn (also called 10-ply)
Hook: 5 mm crochet hook
Gauge: A 10x10 cm square should be 12 rows of 14 half double crochet (HDC)

Ribbed Collar (Single Crochet Back Loop Only)

Start: Create a slip stitch and Chain 9.
Row 1: Single Crochet (SC) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
You should have 8 SC.
Rows 2-48: Chain 1 and turn.
Single crochet in the back loop only (BLO) across the row.
You should maintain 8 SC.
Repeat this for a total of 48 rows.

Neck Opening & Leash Loop

At the end of Row 48, Chain 1 and turn the work to crochet along the side edge of the 48 rows.

Side Edge SC: Work 20 single crochets evenly into the first 20 rows along the side edge.
Leash Loop Chain: Chain 8.
Leash Loop Skip: Skip 8 rows of the side edge SC.
Remaining SC: Single crochet into the next row and continue for 19 more stitches until the end.
End of Row 1: Chain 2 and turn.

Sweater Body (Chest Increase and Main Body Start)

This section is worked in Half Double Crochet (HDC).

Leg Holes (Row 8)

This row creates the openings for the dog's front legs:

First Side: Work 6 HDC.
Leg Hole Chain: Chain 10.
Leg Hole Skip: Skip 10 stitches.
Middle: Work 26 HDC.
Second Leg Hole Chain: Chain 10.
Second Leg Hole Skip: Skip 10 stitches.
Last Side: Work 6 HDC to the end.
End of Row 8: Chain 2 and turn. (Total stitches remain 58)

Main Body Continued

Rows 9-25: HDC in every stitch across. (58 HDC).
Chain 2 and turn at the end of each row.
Row 26 (Tie Off): HDC in every stitch across.
At the end, Chain 1, cut the yarn, and pull through to fasten off.

Chest/Belly Decrease

Turn the sweater over. This section is worked in rows and decreases the width for the belly.

Row 27 (Start Belly): Skip 7 stitches from the edge.
Attach yarn (slip stitch/Chain 2). Work 44 HDC across, leaving the last 7 stitches unworked.
Chain 2 and turn.
Row 28 (Decrease): HDC2Tog over the first two stitches.
Work 42 HDC. HDC2Tog over the last two stitches.
Chain 2 and turn. (44 stitches)
Row 29 (No Decrease): Work 42 HDC across.
Chain 2 and turn.

Rows 30-35 (Continue Decrease): Continue to alternate a decrease row (HDC2Tog at start/end) with a normal HDC row, following the pattern's stitch count, until you reach Row 35.

Row 35 (Final Tie Off): Row 35 should have 36 HDC.
At the end, Chain 1, cut the yarn, and pull through to fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Seam: Fold the sweater in half and single crochet (or slip stitch) along the open side edge to join the front and back pieces.
Finish Seam: Chain 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Weave in Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.
Turn Out: Turn the sweater the right side out for the finished look.