[LovesK2P2]

I agree with you, I read through five or six dog sweater patterns and found the instructions confusing because I couldn't envision the final coat. But I made one anyway. With a few modifications like ribbing instead of a rolled collar - I used this pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-boyfriend-dog-sweater

This was my first time doing Intarsia (and I didn't quite do it correctly - it's too tight)

 

[KnitterNatalie]

There are several templates for dog sweaters on Ravelry that allow you to customize the sweater to the specific dog. I knitted a sweater for my DIL's Bully rescue sight unseen and it fit perfectly. The blue line is because Abby's (the dog) human dad is a police officer, hence the thin blue line. I'd encourage you to try one of these templates! Happy knitting!

 

[KnitterNatalie]

Here is a simple one, just leave off the ruffles
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manteau-de-madeline

or https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dog-sweater-glamour-pup

I knitted the manteau-de-madeline sweater for my farrier's very tiny hairless Chi, and it fit beautifully. The directions were easy to follow too!

 

[Mary Diaz]

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/family-dog-sweater-2
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[Mary Diaz]

the easy way

:sm24:

 

[Pittgirl]

https://www.stylehoundshandknits.com/

Some great patterns, easy to put on and take off our dog.

 

[saskgayle]

Awww. Pretty in pink. I used a template once for a friends dog, too. Also a success. How nice of you to honour your son with the blue stripe.

 

[golddigger]

I am working on the Tweed Sweater from Dotty patterns on Etsy. It is my first dog sweater and is top down. I am almost finished and it has been easy to follow.

 

[grammag8]

Actually very easy once you get going...just a rectangular with a roll collar..the leg holes are like thumb holes...keep looking til you find one that makes sense when you read it...all at once you will say AHHHHHAH! Got it!!