Furry Fashion: 10 Trendy Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns
Keep your furry friends warm in a cozy sweaters they will love to wear! I’ve rounded up the 10 best dog coats and sweaters to knit, many of them are free patterns.
There are sweater projects for dogs of all sizes and a number of them feature tips to customize them to fit your pooch perfectly.
Projects feature garter stitch, stockinette, ribbing, cables and stripes so there’s lots to choose from! My favorite pattern in this collection is #3 - I’ve knitted it several times for my dog in various yarn weights and I’m always thrilled with the results.
Before you dive into any of these patterns for your pup, be sure to take lots of measurements of you dog so you get the fit just right.
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10 Best Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns
#1. Botanical Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
Sole Salvo’s Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater is an expression of all that love. So considerate of doggy’s comfort, as well as vanity, it’s cozy warm and absolutely dashing. Even the goofiest of canines will tour the dog park at a dignified trot in this cable-knit beauty.
Designed by Purl Soho
Uses sport weight #2 yarn
Get Purl Soho Good Wool Yarn for this project
#2. Dog Coat Free Knitting Pattern
This cozy knit dog coat is perfect for small dogs who need a little extra warmth and comfort during the colder months. With simple ribbing this free knit pattern is easy to work up using thick chenille yarn.
Designed by Yarnspirations
Uses bulky weight #5 yarn
Get Premier Retro Velvet Yarn for this project
#3. Perfect Fit Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
This very simple design is worked top-down, seamless, in the round. Stitches are then picked up for bottom border and sleeves.
Any size can be made from XXXS to XXXL or any other! Simple calculations are made to determine the perfect fit for your size companion. Any yarn and any gauge can be used. A perfect blank palette for creativity-add lace, intarsia, cables, etc. And it adjusts perfectly for our “odd shaped” friends, such as bulldogs and pugs.
Designed by JesLane
Uses any weight yarn
Get Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Yarn for this project
#4. Prep Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
The The Prep Dog Sweater is a knit sweater pattern featuring a folded ribbed color, ribbed edging, and a diamond-cable design along the back.
Designed by Lion Brand
Uses worsted weight #4 yarn
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn for this project
#5. Red Heart Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
Pup looks dashing in this smart knit sweater, shaped using Red Heart Super Saver. It's a simple design featuring ribbing at the neck and legs for a snug fit. From Lab to Poodle and everything in between, this pattern gives you 5 different sizes to complete a great-fitting sweater for your dog. It's time for a walk!
Created by Yarnspirations Design Team
Uses aran weight #4 yarn
Get Red Heart Super Saver Yarn for this project
#6. Lucky Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
For dogs of most shapes and sizes, from yorkies and bulldogs to greyhounds and golden retrievers, the Lucky Dog Sweater Pattern uses 2 x 2 rib details to contour around the body for a smart and comfortable fit and also to lend a little drama to the collar.
The simple construction is in the round, from tail to head, and is also customizable with well-placed tips for shortening, lengthening, and widening. Plus, girls and boys get different shaping in the belly area, so everyone’s comfy!
Designed by Sole Salvo
Uses worsted weight #4 yarn
Get Purl Soho Linen Quill Worsted Yarn for this project
#7. Flemming Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
If your dog freezes on those cold winter walks in frost and the dark, the Flemming Dog Sweater is an obvious knitting project.
The sweater is knitted in Starlight, a reflecting yarn. It means your dog will now light up in the dark when light hits the sweater. So your dog will stay both warm and safe in traffic with this sweater.
Designed by Sys Fredens
Uses bulky weight #5 yarn
Get Hobbii Starlight Yarn for this project
#8. Collegiate Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
Create a cute dog sweater for your pet using your college colors to show support for your alma mater. You can also use the colors of your favorite professional sports team or any other combination of colors.
The sweater features three stripes on the back for a college-inspired look.
Created by Premier Yarns Design Team
Uses worsted weight #4 cotton yarn
Get Premier Home Cotton Yarn for this project
#9. Cozy Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
Ready for the dog park! This sweater features ribbing on the chest, neck and sleeves for a cozy fit. It’s knitted in-the-round and flat and available 4 sizes.
Created by DROPS design, image by Figyi on Ravelry
Uses super bulky weight #6 yarn
Get Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Bulky Yarn for this project
#10. Ursa Canis Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
URSA CANIS is a fresh take on a classic look for your pup with clean lines and intuitive shaping. This sweater features seamless, top-down construction, so you can try it on for fit as you go, and simple half-brioche detailing across the underside and legs, creating a stretchy, snug fit for the belly.
With 12 sizes and an optional harness hole, this pattern is designed to be a go-to for knitters with cold-prone furry companions.
Designed by Jacqueline Cieslak
Uses worsted weight #4 yarn
Get Premier Yarn Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted Yarn for this project
