This is an adapted pattern for a simple knit dog sweater. The original was for a small slender dog. This pattern should fit a Cairn Terrier or miniature poodle- a dog with a wider body or heavier weight (15-20 lbs). *** ************************************** *** *** Plain Pullover Sweater For a Small Dog *** *** ************************************** *** ---------- Materials: ---------- Your dog will be snug and warm in this turtleneck pullover. It can be knitted in no time at all. You will need:- 3 (50 g) balls of double knitting wool Two No. 8 (4 mm), (US 6) knitting needles (or whichever size you require to get the gauge) Four No. 8 (4 mm), (US 6) knitting needles with points at both ends. ------------- Measurements: ------------- Length at center back 14 ins. Width around body at widest part ?? ins. -------- Tension: -------- 5 1/4 sts. and 7 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in stocking stitch. ------------- Instructions: ------------- Beginning at rear cast on 83 sts. Row 1: K2. * P1. K1. Repeat from * to last stitch. K1. Row 2: * K1. P1. Repeat from * to last stitch. K1. Row 3: K2. * P1. K1. Repeat from * to last stitch. K1. Row 4: * K1. P1. Repeat from * to last stitch. K1. Row 5: Knit. Row 6: Purl. Rows 7-14: As rows 5 & 6 Row 15: K 20. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 43. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 20. ( 85 stitches) Row 16: Purl. Rows 17-26: As rows 5 & 6 Row 27: K 20. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 45. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 20. ( 87 stitches ) Row 28: Purl. Rows 29-38: As rows 5 & 6 Row 39: K 20. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 47. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 20. ( 89 stitches ) Row 40: Purl. Rows 41-44: As rows 5 & 6 Row 45: Increase 1 stitch in first stitch. K 19. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 34. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 35. Increase 1 stitch in next stitch. K 1. Row 46: Purl. Row 47: Knit. Row 48: Purl. Row 49: K 18. Turn. Working on these 18 stitches. Work 18 rows stocking stitch. Count: 1 4 7 10 13 16 2 5 8 11 14 17 3 6 9 12 15 18 Break wool. Leave these stitches on a spare needle. With right side of work facing, join wool to remaining stitches and K 57. Turn. Working on these 57 stitches. Work 18 rows stocking stitch. Count: 1 4 7 10 13 16 2 5 8 11 14 17 3 6 9 12 15 18 Break wool. Leave these stitches on a spare needle. With right side of work facing, join wool to remaining 18 stitches and work 20 rows stocking stitch, ending with a purl row, then purl across the 57 stitches and 18 stitches on spare needle. (93 st. on needle). Count: 1 4 7 10 13 16 19 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 3 6 9 12 15 18 ------------------- To shape shoulders: ------------------- Start with 93 stitches on the needle. Row 1: K 24. Sl 1. K 2 tog psso K rest ( 91 stitches ) Row 2: P 24. Sl 1. P 2 tog psso P rest ( 89 stitches ) Row 3: K 23. Sl 1. K 2 tog psso K rest ( 87 stitches ) Row 4: P 23. Sl 1. P 2 tog psso P rest ( 85 stitches ) Row 5: K 22. Sl 1. K 2 tog psso K rest ( xx stitches ) Row 6: P 22. Sl 1. P 2 tog psso P rest ( xx stitches ) Row 7: K 21. Sl 1. K 2 tog psso K rest ( xx stitches ) Row 8: P 21. Sl 1. P 2 tog psso P rest ( xx stitches ) Row 9: K 20. Sl 1. K 2 tog psso K rest ( xx stitches ) Row 10: P 20. Sl 1. P 2 tog psso P rest ( xx stitches ) Now should be 55 stitches on needle. Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row. K 2. * P 1. K 1. Repeat from * to last stitch. K 1. * K 1. P 1. Repeat from * to last stitch. K 1. Repeat these 2 rows of ( K1, P1) ribbing 9 times. Repeat: 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 Cast off loosely in ribbing. ------------- To Make Legs: ------------- With set of 4 No. 8 needles aend dividing stitches on 3 needles as stitches are picked up, pick up and work 30 stitches around leg opening. Work 18 rounds ( K1, P1) ribbing. Cast off in ribbing. Sew front seam. Press lightly.