Crochet Textured Floral Dog Sweater Free Pattern

Materials

• Crochet hook size G/4.0 mm
• Worsted weight yarn in cream, mustard, and green
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge

16 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space
• RS: right side

Instructions

Ribbed Neckline

1. With cream yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sc)
3. Rows 2-40: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loop only across. (7 sc)
4. Bring ends together, sl st across to join into a loop. (40 rows create the neckline circumference)

Body

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around edge of ribbing for 40 sts. Join with sl st to first sc.
2. Rounds 2-10: Ch 1, sc around. Join each round with a sl st.

Decorative Floral Motifs

1. With mustard, work bobble stitches randomly across rows, spacing evenly.
2. With green, embroider small leaves around bobbles using tapestry needle.

Body Extending and Shaping

1. Round 11: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. (48 sts)
2. Rounds 12-25: Ch 1, sc around. Join each round with sl st.

Finishing

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
2. Block lightly to shape.

This cozy dog sweater will ensure your little one stays warm and fashionable!