Aprés Ski - Dog Jumper Knitting Pattern For Pets in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran by Debbie Bliss

Aprés Ski - Dog Jumper Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Aprés Ski is a knitted dog jumper designed by Harriet Hill for small to medium and medium to large sized dogs. This pet clothing pattern creates a fitted garment measured along the back at lengths of 41cm (16¼in) for the smaller size and 50cm (19¾in) for the larger size. The chest width measurements are 45cm (17¾in) for the small-medium size and 56cm (22in) for the medium-large size. The jumper is constructed as a complete garment suitable for keeping canine companions warm in style.

Techniques Used

This advanced-level knitting pattern employs stranded colorwork and flat knitting techniques. Stranded colorwork, also known as Fair Isle knitting, involves carrying yarn colors across the back of the work to create intricate patterned designs on the fabric surface. Working flat means the pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, allowing for easier construction and seaming of the individual garment components.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates the smooth, classic knitted fabric appearance. This fundamental stitch is worked in combination with the stranded colorwork technique to integrate the multicolored pattern details throughout the jumper.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran weight yarn in four colors:
  • 2(3) balls of Camel 05 (A) - the primary color
  • 1(2) balls of Black 01 (B) - contrast color
  • 1 ball of Bark 04 (C) - accent color
  • 1 ball of Ecru 02 (D) - accent color
  Each ball contains 50g/1¾oz of yarn.
• Needles: A pair of 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles, a pair of 5mm (US 8) knitting needles, and a set of double-pointed 4.5mm (US 7) needles for specialized sections

Gauge and Yarn Weight

This pattern is worked in Aran weight yarn, a medium-heavy yarn that creates substantial, durable fabric suitable for pet garments. The specified gauge is 22 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch pattern using the 5mm (US 8) needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements for your dog's jumper.