Top 5 free dog sweater knitting patterns
Published on 19 July 2024 2 min readUnpredictable weather means that many of our four-legged friends find themselves shivering in the cold spells. Many pooches, especially smaller ones with thin, short fur, will feel the chill as the temperature drops – any excuse for more knitting of course! Make sure your dog looks dapper and stays warm whatever the weather with these 5 FREE adorable dog sweater knitting patterns!
1. Aprés Ski Aran Dog Jumper
If your pooch needs something to keep them warm, this smart Aran sweater by Debbie Bliss is just the knit! This fabulous cable design in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran is ideal for chunky dogs or dogs with a larger neck. Follow along with our step-by-step dog sweater video and learn how to make your first aran knit.
2. Lulu Dog Sweater
Any dog will be fashionable and snuggly in this gorgeous cabled dog sweater! Knitted up in Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, this is a great pattern for beginner knitters who want to treat their furry friend.
3. Picnic Pooch Dog Coat
This picnic-perfect knitted dog coat from Debbie Bliss features a timeless, adorable chequerboatrd colourway in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran, featuring the shades Rose, Ecru and Ruby.
4. Doggo No. 5 sweater
This chunky knit dog sweater is a great project for a beginner knitter looking for a challenge! You can whip this fun sweater up in no time with a super chunky yarn of your choice. For those bold colour patches, try out Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky or Valley Yarns Superwash Super Chunky for a machine-washable doggy sweater.
5. Denim Coat Dog Jumper
Get down with the dawg and match up in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK! Cables and moss stitch (with an essential pocket!) make this Denim Dog coat the bee's knees! Cotton is a perfect fibre for a change of seasons, and great for a lighter coat.
Bonus dog jumper patterns!
Don't say we don't treat our pups! We've thrown in a couple of extra patterns, including a step-by-step tutorial by Alice Neal. Check out The Juno Jumper, designed by Alice Neal - a classy little jumper for the four legged friends in your life. Or have a look at some other dog knitting patterns to keep your pooches happy all year round!
