This article will present master classes on knitting clothes for dogs. You will learn how to crochet a sweater, dress, suit, overalls, shoes, and socks for pets. Do-it-yourself crochet clothes for small dogs will last a long time and fit well.
If there are pets in the house, then people become kinder and more caring. After all, small and large cats and dogs require attention. And in return they give their loyalty and friendship. Animals with smooth fur require special care. To keep them warm in the winter, they need clothing.
True, sometimes owners of pets pamper them just like that, dress them up in beautiful things, give them manicures for status. But that's not what this is about. Next, let's look at examples of crochet master classes. Because crocheted clothes for small dogs look stylish and fit comfortably on your pet. After all, it was created by hand according to individual measurements.
Crochet clothes for small dogs - how to create a pattern, take measurements: tips
Before you start knitting, you should make a pattern for the product. Crochet clothes for small dogs should fit the pet perfectly so that the dog is comfortable. Therefore, first you need to take measurements.
How to take measurements?
The finished product will not be small or large if you draw the pattern correctly. Therefore, you will need to take measurements from your animal. Prepare a measuring tape, a piece of paper, and a pencil in advance. Write down the results of the measurements on a piece of paper.
So, you will need to know the following values:
- Back length (DS) - the size from the withers to the border where the tail begins.
- Neck volume (NV) – it is better to take measurements closer to the dog’s shoulders.
- Chest volume (CH) is the circumference of the animal’s body in the area under the paws (front), measured close to the paws.
- The volume of the dog's front paws is measured at the very base
- The volume of the hind legs is also measured at the base, closer to the pet’s body.
IMPORTANT : Male dogs need to take an additional measurement - the length of the abdominal part. It is measured from the neck to the genitals.
Approximate measurements for small dog breeds (Yorkies) are presented in the table below:
Materials and tools
To get started, you should purchase the following knitting accessories:
- scissors;
- needles;
- yarn;
- set of hooks;
- stuffing (filler);
- decorative stripes, beads, buttons, etc. to decorate the product.
Yarn
If the toy belongs to a child, it is best to use cotton thread or specialized children's yarn. For a keychain, a souvenir, or a gift for a friend, you can use absolutely any thread (their thickness does not matter): it all depends on the preferences of the craftsman himself.
Hook
Hooks should be selected based on the thickness of the selected thread, that is, the thickness of the thread = the thickness of the hook. This way the knitting will turn out neat, without stretch marks and holes.
On a note! If you take a hook one size smaller than the thickness of the selected thread, the knitting will be very tight. This feature will help the dog maintain its shape for a long time and will not allow the filler to crawl out through the cracks.
Filler
You should not choose cotton wool as a filler; over time, it clumps into clumps and makes the product untidy and “chewed.” Holofiber or padding polyester would be excellent options. These materials will make the toy soft and pleasant to the touch.
Choose high-quality filler for the toy
Decor
If decorating a dog involves the use of knitted items, then it should be noted that they should be made of a thinner material than the dog itself. You can tie the eyes yourself or use purchased accessories. Often ordinary buttons or beads are used.
Crochet dog vest - diagrams
If you are new to knitting, you can knit a vest for your furry friend. Do-it-yourself crocheted clothes for small dogs will look great on your pet and keep him warm. For the vest you will need the pattern shown above. Also, buy the material in advance and prepare the tools:
- Yarn – 100 grams (must contain: wool, acrylic)
- Hook, buttons
- Scissors, needle, thread.
Without fail, before creating a pattern for your pet, take measurements so that the vest fits the dog.
Knitting process:
- Make a chain of posts so that their length matches the width of the lower back.
- Knit a rectangle GABV, and keep in mind that BA is the fold line, so you should get a back, up to point E (see photo above). For a vest, a pattern of any nature, openwork and simple, is suitable, as in the diagram below, where † is a double crochet, and ο is an air loop.
- After you knit the back, start knitting the belly, also start from the bottom of the front of the vest.
- When you reach H and L, create armholes. Then finish knitting.
Knitting pattern
When these parts of the vest are ready, all that remains is to sew them and make the decor. For convenience, buttons or a snake are sewn on. And you can decorate the vest with embroidery, or decorate it with various stripes, which can be bought ready-made in craft stores.
ABC of crochet toys
The art of amigurumi came to us from the East. Initially, this was the name for miniature cool crocheted toys. They are made in a spiral. There are no lifting loops involved in the work, so the crafts are seamless.
The basic principle of knitting is that the stitches are knitted not into a chain of VP, but into a sliding thread wound around a finger. After a sufficient number of stitches have been knitted, you need to pull the thread and the ring will tighten.
Technique for knitting a “magic ring” amigurumi
You can watch the ring knitting technique in more detail in the video tutorial:
Watch this video on YouTube
What you need to prepare for work
Before starting work, you must prepare the following tools and materials.
Tools and materials for work | Characteristics |
Hook | The head of the hook should not be sharp, blunt or rough. |
Yarn for crocheting toys | For beginners, it is better to take acrylic, it is thicker. It will be easier to work with him. Subsequently, the craftswoman can choose any yarn: cotton and wool. |
Filler | You can use holofiber, silicone, padding polyester. Many people fill educational crocheted toys with herbs or cereals; to do this, they need to be placed in a tight bag. You should not use cotton wool, cotton, fluff and wool, as they can cause allergies, in addition, they cake and absorb moisture. |
Eyes | The ideal option is beads; it is better to choose Czech-made ones, they are of higher quality than Chinese or Korean. |
Additional materials | To form a toy you may need:
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Basic knitting techniques
There are several simple rules that will help your toys turn out neat and beautiful.
- You need to prepare a hook a size smaller than recommended on the thread package. In this way, the density of the product can be increased.
- The amigurumi technique does not allow for openwork weaving through which the filler will be visible.
- Knitting begins with a “magic ring”. Sometimes in the patterns there are recommendations for knitting for stability using two loops.
- You need to knit fairly tightly, but not tightly.
- Most often, individual parts are knitted, which are then sewn together with a needle.
- The parts must be sewn together with the same thread that was used to knit the product. You can also use denim or dental floss. The ends should be hidden in the middle of the toy.
- For stability, weights are used: balls, hemispheres, ovals made of plastic.
- To tint the face, you can use cosmetics or acrylic paints.
- The torso, legs and arms are stuffed more tightly than the head.
How to stuff a knitted toy with your own hands
Stuffing large toys is not difficult, but miniature amigurumi will require the use of additional devices. It can be:
- regular toothpick;
- pen rod;
- plastic tube;
- spoke;
- reverse side of the hook.
Special sticks are sold in departments for needlewomen, but it’s not worth spending money on them.
Special tool for stuffing amigurumi with filler
Crocheted overalls for small dogs, girls and boys: patterns, description
Crochet clothes for small dogs can be crocheted in different interpretations. If you are knitting clothes for a girl, it is better to choose threads in pink, red or other “girly” colors, and for boys use less bright colors. It is interesting that dogs feel the care of their owner. They show their pleasure through facial expressions if the clothes are really comfortable and beautiful.
Pink overalls for a girl dog
Below is a pattern diagram with sleeves for a small girl dog:
The pattern consists of the front of the jumpsuit (1 piece), back (1 piece), sleeves (2 pieces) and legs (2 pieces).
Product pattern diagram
Drawing for the pattern:
Tunisian pattern
Description:
With this pattern you can knit overalls for a dog for the winter. Just keep in mind that the fabric will not stretch. It is convenient to crochet this pattern. There will subsequently be three posts on the hook. The columns are knitted using a special technique . They are being tightened up a bit.
- First row: knit a chain of the required width for the back of the product. Already from the second loop they begin to pull the loops onto the hook. Thus, there should be as many loops on the hook as there are stitches in the chain.
- In the second row, the columns are closed every other time. The series is also called the inverse series.
- The first loop is knitted, and all the others are closed in pairs. At the end there will only be one stitch left on the hook.
- Rapport looks like this: in the first row, capturing the loops, in the second, closing. There is no need to rotate the canvas.
- To grab the posts, you will have to straighten the first two rows and mark clearly protruding broaches in the vertical plane.
- This is how the stripe on the overalls and the collar are knitted, as well as the stripe on the sleeves and trouser leg, see the picture above.
IMPORTANT : When you put the posts on the hook, you should make sure that they are the same and not too tight. In the second row, the loops are closed in pairs.
Pattern No. 2
Openwork stripes are also crocheted on the back, stomach, sleeves and legs, so the jumpsuit will look more “girly” and delicate.
Jumpsuit pattern
Knitting pattern:
- The required number of air loops is dialed. In the first row, 2 instep stitches and one double crochet are knitted. Next rapport: 1 stb with double crochet, 1 ch (chain loop), 1 stb with double crochet, done in the same stitch as the first one.
- In the second row, 2 stb are made in lifting, 1 stb with a crochet, then rapport: 1 stb with a crochet between 2 stb of the previous row, 1 ch, 1 stb with a crochet in the same arch as the first one.
The remaining rows are knitted like the second. When all the parts are connected, they are carefully sewn together with threads. To make it convenient to put on the overalls, a zipper is inserted on the side seam.
Crochet overalls for a small dog:
To knit a yellow jumpsuit, prepare:
- Yellow yarn
- Elastic band, metal rings as accessories
- Knitting hook.
The product as a whole is knitted in columns.
How to knit a product for a boy dog?
Crochet clothes for dogs
- Start from the bottom of the product. To do this, cast on the required number of loops for the trouser leg and knit the length. Do the same with the other hook. Now knit the back of the overalls with stitches.
- When you have knitted the required length, tie two straps. To do this, it will be enough to hook four loops from two edges of the back.
- In the same sequence, knit the top of the overalls. First, two trouser legs, then the main part of the front and the straps, into which you will then insert rings for easy fastening of the product.
When the two parts of the product are ready, sew them together and sew metal rings to the straps. The elastic is sewn to the bottom of the pants.
Dress for a small dog: knitting options
To knit a simple dress for a pinscher girl (or other baby) 30 cm long is not at all difficult. You will need only 60 g of thread and knitting needles No. 4. 80 loops are cast on one of them and the first ten are knitted with an elastic band for the neckline, and the remaining 50 with garter stitch, gradually adding loops for the skirt. For the front part, cast on 20 loops and knit 60 rows in the same way. Both parts are sewn together, leaving armholes for the sleeves, which are knitted separately. You can adjust the length of the dress yourself. You can knit a raglan dress as described above, but a little longer than the sweater.
How to crochet a dog blanket?
Crochet clothes for small dogs are quite varied. Next, let's look at another type of blanket outfit. A blanket is a kind of small cape for the beauty and warmth of pets. It warms the back of the animal and at the same time gives the dog a slightly aristocratic look. You can knit a blanket in the form of a regular scarf or according to the pattern provided below. How to crochet a dog blanket?
To knit this outfit you will need:
- Yarn of orange or some other color
- Green threads
- Hook-knitting needle No. 9.
Crochet dog blanket
Step by step process:
- You need to crochet 55 stitches. Afterwards, five knit stitches and five purl stitches are knitted alternately.
- Sixteen centimeters are knitted this way. Then they begin to decrease one STB every three.
- Knit 2 times 4 rows Purl. loops. After 4 rows of Knits.
- Then the blanket is formed by decreasing the columns to obtain a rounded bottom of the product.
- And so little by little the columns are closed and reduced to nothing.
- Then the front parts of the blanket are knitted in the same pattern. Either decreasing or adding columns to decorate the bottom, armholes for sleeves and collars.
- When the product is ready, all that remains is to sew the side parts of the blanket.
To make the outfit look more festive, the edges are tied with green yarn. And buttons are sewn on the front so that the blanket sits securely on the dog and does not fall off.
Dog blanket pattern:
Dog blanket
What do you need for work?
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Hook. To start the process, you need to choose the right hook and yarn. For the learning process, it is better to use a hook of at least No. 2. If you have knitting experience, then you need to choose No. 1. The product turns out miniature, as it should be
When choosing a hook, you need to pay attention to the head. It should not be sharp - you can injure your finger; a very dull one does not fit well into the loop and stretches it too much
The head and thread guide should not be rough.
Choice of threads. What types are there? For training, it is better to take thicker yarn - acrylic. It is popular among knitters. The yarn is soft and pleasant to the touch. An acrylic toy holds its shape well if there is not too much stuffing. After washing, the product does not lose its shape. The color range of this yarn is huge, there is a choice. The price is quite affordable within 150 rubles. per skein. An acrylic toy can be turned into a fluffy one using a cat comb. Cotton is stiffer and more difficult to knit. But the toys look neater, loop to loop and hold their shape well. Beginner knitters are not recommended to use cotton yarn. The color range is varied. Wool can be used for knitting, but there is a risk that the toy may change shape after washing. This product is suitable as a decorative one. The choice of yarn is individual, based on personal preferences. It is better not to use mohair and “grass”, since knitting occurs blindly and it is difficult to unravel such a product.
Filler. Silicone or padding polyester is ideal for the “insides” of the toy. You cannot use cotton wool, it absorbs moisture and cakes. A toy with such filling will be hard and will not spring. Usually the description and diagram provide for further design of the crocheted toy. You can show your imagination and make it to your taste. Beads are needed for the eyes. The Czech one is of higher quality and costs several times more than the Korean one. Beads made in the Czech Republic are smooth, shiny and the beads are all the same. Korean ones need to choose two of the same shape and size. Additionally, for decoration you may need wire, tape, small pliers and other little things that are easy to purchase.
Crochet dog sweater pattern with description
Caring for your pets is not just about walking and feeding the animal. Truly caring can only be expressed when your dog is also given due attention and understanding. For example, smooth-haired dogs also need to be taken care of so that they do not freeze during walks. That’s why the owners of such dogs often buy them clothes or knit them themselves. Crochet clothes for small dogs are one of the options to keep your pet from freezing during winter walks.
Sweater for a dog
For the sweater you will need:
- white yarn
- gray yarn
- hook, scissors, thread.
How to knit a sweater for a small dog?
- The sweater will be knitted in the form of a tube. Start knitting the bottom of the product. To do this, dial in the required length of the chain of stitches so that the dog’s body fits freely into the sweater.
- Then raise the row with regular double crochets (alternating them) two centimeters up.
- If you want a beautiful sweater, you can use various knitting patterns, which are provided below.
- When the knitting reaches the armholes of the sweater sleeves, you should knit the holes in the tube sweater for the sleeves.
- The collar is knitted with gray threads, the length can be adjusted depending on desire.
Crochet patterns
All that remains is to knit the bottom of the sweater with gray threads. In our case, it is knitted with double crochets and double crochets. The sleeves are also knitted in the form of a pipe, but not with the old ones, but with gray threads. Finally, they are sewn separately to the main part of the sweater.
Overalls
First, let's look at the yarn and tools. Synthetics can cause allergies in humans, let alone our smaller brothers.
Important! For a smooth-haired dog, it is better to choose cotton, silk, or wool.
Remember that your pet will actively move, play, get dirty, and therefore you will have to wash clothes very often - which means it is better not to choose delicate threads like cashmere and acrylic.
How to crochet a dog jacket?
Blouses for pets can be chosen in various styles. They can be knitted with a zipper or buttons, alternating various bright stripes on the fabric. Below is a model for a dog made with a zigzag pattern. These crochet clothes for small dogs are more suitable for cute fashionistas.
Materials:
- Yarn of different colors
- Hook, scissors, needle, thread.
Crochet summer blouse for dogs
How to knit a sweater for a dog?
In order to get the same sweater, you should start knitting from the end of the back. The first color for stripes is purple, followed by bright red, orange, bright yellow, light green, white.
Process:
- Cast on 73 stitches, start knitting the chain in purple in the form of a zigzag, as in the diagram below.
- Knit sixteen centimeters like this, alternating threads of different colors.
- Then make armholes for the sleeves. They are made in this way, knit 8 sts with double crochets, close off eight ch, then knit 38 sts with double crochets, then 8 ch, 8 sts with double crochets.
- After this, the back and front parts are knitted in separate parts.
- Then cast on 8 VP between them and now the rest is knitted in one piece.
- After 8 centimeters you should knit the neckline. To do this, you need to remove 27 columns evenly. And the neck is knitted from the remaining 9 centimeters.
To level the product, it is leveled with a steamer. At the end, the parts are sewn together, and for beauty you can tie the edges with white threads.
Pattern diagram:
Scheme
Knitting dogs, video master classes:
Yorkshire Terrier. For lovers of these cute little ones, there is a description of how to knit a toy. Knitting pattern for toys :
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Crochet knitted shoes for dogs
The animal’s paws also need to be protected, and it wouldn’t hurt to insulate the paws of small pets, especially in winter. Walking on cold snow in winter is not so pleasant. And if you don’t want to sew, then you can knit two pairs of shoes for the front and back legs of the animal. They are most often knitted in the form of booties. Crocheting such products is quick.
Crochet dog shoes
Materials:
- dark gray yarn
- leather for soles
- hook
- drape for the insole.
Process:
- Crochet a chain of stitches of the required size. The length of the chain is equal to the circumference of the animal’s paw + 1.5 centimeters for a loose fit, and so that the shoes are comfortable to put on.
- The boot is knitted in single crochets. First, the top of the boots is knitted in the round, and then, starting from the middle of the product, they begin to expand the product to shape the bottom.
- After, when the base of the boots is tied, they are sewn to the sole. And an insole is stuffed inside.
- A lace is inserted at the top, which will hold the boots on the dog’s paws.
This is how four boots are knitted.
IMPORTANT : Do not knit shoes that are too short, otherwise the dog will easily throw them off his paws.
As you can see, crochet clothes for small dogs come in different styles. Thanks to skill, you can completely dress your pet. To do this, you just need to show patience, desire and be diligent.
Comfortable boots for dogs
This part of the master class with a description will help needlewomen learn how to knit boots for their pets.
Knitted shoes for dogs are very comfortable to wear, as they do not rub anywhere.
In order for the product to last longer, you should listen to our advice:
- Sew a thick insole from the inside of the boot;
- Make the sole from impermeable, rough fabric. Make the remaining parts with knitting needles, picking up loops along the edge of the sole;
- To prevent the claws from resting on the toe of the boot, cover it with a strip of leather or nylon;
- You can use any style of knitting, but remember that the loops should not be airy, and the threads should be strong and dense. Thanks to such shoes, the dog's paws will always be warm, and he will never get sick!
Video: How to crochet a skirt to a jacket?
You can also read master classes on crocheting and knitting a variety of products on our portal:
- Knitting clothes for small dogs;
- Tunisian crochet;
- Crochet and knitting lessons for beginners;
- Crocheting a beret with knitting needles for beginners;
- Crochet socks.
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You can create a unique wardrobe for your pet by creating a range of knitted clothes for your toy terrier with your own hands. Knitted clothes differ favorably from sewn and purchased ones in that, firstly, they are very warm, and secondly, they are ideal for freezing small dogs that lack protection in the form of a thick undercoat.
What can you knit for your pet?
First of all , a sweater or blanket of various styles. Girls can make an openwork knitted skirt. For home - make booties or a light vest. Don't forget about the ears - toy terriers can get frostbite on them, so in sub-zero temperatures it is better to wear a hat on your pet.
In summer, direct sunlight poses a danger - and therefore it would be useful to knit a Panama hat from light, breathable yarn.
Pet stores sell a variety of blankets, overalls, and sweaters, but the quality of these things is often questionable and the price is too high. Luckily, making your own dog clothes is quite easy.
Types of yarn for knitting.
Considering the tendency of toys to exhibit allergic reactions, you should be especially careful when choosing yarn. Your pet needs to knit things from natural yarn:
- cotton and linen. Eco-friendly, grown without pesticides, and dyed using natural dyes, cotton and linen yarns are durable and dry quickly after absorbing moisture. If you are thinking about how to knit a sweater for a toy terrier for walks in spring and autumn, then cotton or linen threads will do just fine.
- silk (natural or artificial). Summer versions of dog clothes made of natural silk will allow the dog to dress up on the street, but the skin will breathe and will not overheat. Artificial silk in its pure form is not used to create a new item, but is added to cotton or linen.
- wool A woolen sweater, jacket or overalls will be appropriate in winter, since wool is characterized by elasticity and lightness. Comfort for the pet is ensured by adding plant or artificial fiber to the product.
- angora wool. Products made from Angora wool in its pure form are not suitable for toy terriers. When knitting, be sure to add a thread of merino wool or acrylic fiber.
- merino wool. Yarn is very expensive, so a pure merino wool product can cost you a pretty penny. To make a toy item cheaper, look for yarn that contains another fiber. But even despite the presence of various additional threads in merino wool, today, clothes made from such yarn are the warmest and most practical for toy terriers.
- camel hair. To make your pet comfortable in things made from this type of wool, take soft yarn.
- mohair. Beautiful yarn of various colors will allow you to intelligently combine and create unique products. And the fluffiness of mohair gives things an extra zest.
- cashmere If you are a fan of this yarn, keep in mind that cashmere is not suitable for knitting dog clothes because it is not wear-resistant and washable.
- viscose. By combining viscose with cotton or linen thread, you can knit a lot of things for your beloved dog.
- fancy yarn (boucle, ribbon thread, etc.) is used to create stylish little things.
Knitted clothes for a toy terrier.
You can knit this terrier from threads of yarn:
- blanket.
- sleeveless vest/vest.
- sweater, jacket.
- overalls.
- Italian greyhound.
- booties for the home.
- hats and caps.
What can you knit for your pet?
First of all , a sweater or blanket of various styles. Girls can make an openwork knitted skirt. For home - make booties or a light vest. Don't forget about the ears - toy terriers can get frostbite on them, so in sub-zero temperatures it is better to wear a hat on your pet.
In summer, direct sunlight poses a danger - and therefore it would be useful to knit a Panama hat from light, breathable yarn.
Pet stores sell a variety of blankets, overalls, and sweaters, but the quality of these things is often questionable and the price is too high. Luckily, making your own dog clothes is quite easy.
DIY knitted clothes for toy terriers.
For craftswomen who delight their household with their knitted products, you can skip the preparatory stages (they already know everything). But for those who want to try to create clothes for a pet with their own hands, you should prepare by carefully studying and following our tips on knitting/crocheting for a toy terrier.
Taking measurements for knitted clothes.
We arm ourselves with a measuring tape, pen and paper to write down the measurements taken.
- We call the toy terrier to us and give the command “Sit!”
- measure the circumference of the neck. If your pet dodges you, then to take this measurement, you can measure the collar.
- The following measurements are taken while the dog is standing.
- The length of the desired product is measured from the place where the collar is on the dog to the tail. If you want the dog's butt to be visible from under the thing, then the distance will be less.
- behind the front paws we measure the circumference of the chest.
- The length of the sleeve is measured according to the dog’s leg, and then adjusted during the knitting process.
Schemes of animal toys for dogs of different breeds for beginners
I’ll start with the simplest and most uncomplicated descriptions of the work to help beginners understand how to knit such wonderful creations, because they are only at the very beginning of the path of handicraft activity.
Of course, I understand that many people like certain breeds of dogs and therefore you would probably want to breed the one that you love most. Perhaps you have such a pet living with you, but unfortunately, I cannot provide you with so many diagrams and step-by-step descriptions of all dog breeds.
1. I propose to knit you, first of all, the easiest dog in the amigurumi style, in my opinion.
This is such a mischievous blue puppy that any child will be happy to see.
Knitting stages:
1. First of all, prepare all the tools and materials for work. Tie the legs and body first.
2. Then start decorating and knitting the head.
3. All other parts of the body are knitted separately. Read the instructions and follow all instructions.
2. For the little ones, I want to suggest knitting such a wonderful masterpiece, it’s just lovely, see for yourself:
3. The next option is actually funny, such little cuties and charmers can live in your house. They are cute and very small in size. It won’t take much yarn at all, you can knit a whole bunch of these:
4. You can also crochet a keychain in the shape of a dog.
Don't forget to glue on the nose and eyes, ears and paws. Also, using a needle and thread, embroider the place where the nose is, a vertical strip, you can make eyebrows. To make a tail, you can simply tie a regular lace from loops, and then sew it on where the dog’s butt is))).
5. You can see a fairly simple version of a dog for beginners in this step-by-step photo instructions:
We knit for a toy terrier. Scheme.
First, read the general recommendations that are suitable for any type of clothing.
the number of loops is calculated depending on the measurements of the animal. To avoid making a mistake with the quantity, knit a sample of the selected pattern to use it to calculate how many loops you will need.
if you are going to knit a sweater, then knit each detail separately (back, sleeve, chest, collar). And then sew them together.
- For making a vest, the knitting method in the round is suitable.
- The blanket should be knitted with a continuous thread, trying not to be interrupted.
Use the step-by-step knitting instructions to knit a sweater for your Toy Terrier.
- Based on the volume of the chest, we cast on loops. The approximate number for a toy terrier is 88 loops.
- Start knitting from the collar area. If your toy terrier is a mini, then reduce the number of loops by 20 pieces.
- Having cast on the loops, start knitting with a regular elastic band about four centimeters.
- Next, divide the loops into five identical parts and knit the first two with an elastic band, then the middle part with the stockinette stitch, and again two parts with an elastic band.
- add the number of loops to the chest circumference.
- after about 6-7 centimeters we begin to leave slits for the paws.
- having reached the end of the product (we are guided by the length of the item). We transfer the loops to different knitting needles and knit the back stitch with stockinette stitch.
- closer to the end of the item, begin to narrow the sweater so that it does not hang on it like a shapeless rag.
- We tie an elastic band around the edge of the sweater.
- The sweater should be sewn using edge loops.
A sweater for a toy terrier is crocheted using the same principle.