Houndstooth Dog Sweater Crochet Pattern| XXS to 3X

Houndstooth Dog Sweater, a two-color crochet pattern with a ribbed neckband, real leg holes, and a harness opening built right in.

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This sweater starts with a ribbed neckband worked flat and joined into a ring, then stitches are picked up along the edge and worked in joined, turned rounds with increases at four markers to bring the neck up to the shoulders. From there, the Chest Panel is worked flat across the center while the rest continues in rounds through the leg and harness holes and down the rib cage, and the bottom back is worked flat and decreased to close. A clean edging finishes the bottom opening and both leg holes.

It comes in eight sizes, XXS through 3X, so it fits more than just the tiny dogs most patterns are written for. A step-by-step video tutorial is included.

✨ Pattern Features:

• Two-color houndstooth check body
• Ribbed neckband you can test on your dog before continuing
• Real leg holes with clean edging
• Built-in harness/leash opening
• Includes a step-by-step video tutorial

📏 Sizing:

XXS, XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X.

Chest measurements range from 13 3/4" (XXS) to 34 1/4" (3X), with 1 to 2" of ease built into size S. Full neck, chest, and back length measurements for every size are in the pattern.

🧵 Materials:

• Yarn: MJ's Off The Hook Designs Timeless Tones Anti Pilling DK , #3 Light DK, 100% Acrylic, 273 yds/100g. Totals by size (XXS to 3X): 151, 196, 271, 421, 556, 749, 897, 1055 yds
• Hook: US G (4.0mm) for the neckband, G+/7 (4.5mm) for the rest of the sweater
• Notions: scissors, yarn needle, removable stitch markers, tape measure 

🧶 Gauge

15 sts and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm) over the houndstooth stitch pattern, blocked.

📋 What's Included:

• PDF pattern with detailed written instructions for all 8 sizes
• Stitch abbreviations and special stitches explained
• Step-by-step schematic and crochet chart
• Link to video tutorial
• Yarn substitution suggestions
• Care instructions

📐 Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner, Easy

📊 Construction:

Worked from the neckband down, with the chest panel and back shaping worked flat and the leg, harness, and body sections worked in joined rounds.

📥 PLEASE NOTE

• This is a digital download (PDF pattern only)
• No physical item will be shipped
• Due to the nature of digital products, refunds are not available

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We understand that you may want to put your spin on things. If you're feeling adventurous and want to make tweaks like using different yarn or adjusting sizing, go for it! However, we kindly ask that you take full responsibility for any changes you make. Unfortunately, we cannot support modifications outside of the patterns and video tutorial.

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