Cosy Dog Jumper

A simple, warm jumper for a small to medium dog. Knitted flat with a belly strap for a secure fit.

Yarn needed

2 x 100g balls

~180g · ~250 metres

Time

A weekend

Easy

Finished size

Small to medium dog (back length approx. 30-35cm, adjustable)

Get the yarn

Chunky Yarn at Mandy Bond

A machine-washable chunky yarn is best for doggy adventures.

What you'll need

2 x 100g balls of chunky yarn
A pair of 6.5mm (UK 3 / US 10.5) knitting needles
A wool/darning needle
2 buttons or a strip of Velcro

Tension: 14 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 6.5mm needles.

Abbreviations

kknit

ppurl

k2togknit two together

kfbknit into front and back (increase)

Step-by-step instructions

1. Ribbed neck

1Cast on 32 stitches with 6.5mm needles.
2Work in k2, p2 rib for 10cm (this will fold over as a turtleneck).

2. Body

1Change to stocking stitch. Increase 1 stitch at each end of every 4th row until you have 48 stitches.
2Continue straight until the piece measures 30-35cm from the neck (measure your dog from collar to tail base).

3. Belly strap and finish

1Cast on 24 stitches on a separate needle. Work in garter stitch for 20cm. Cast off. Make a second strap.
2Sew the straps to the sides of the body piece, positioned to wrap under the dog's tummy. Add buttons or Velcro to fasten.
3Weave in all ends.

Top tip: Measure your dog first! Every pup is different. The pattern is easy to adjust — just add or remove rows for length and stitches for width.

Ready to cast on?

Get everything you need for this project — quality yarn, needles and accessories — from Mandy Bond Wool & Yarn.