How to crochet small dog sweater?

This dog sweater is made by first crocheting the collar. The collar is ribbed and worked in rows before joining to create the collar of the sweater. Then it is working in rounds to fit the chest and legs then finish up in rows to make the back portion of the sweater.

How do you put sleeves on a dog sweater?

How do you measure a dog for a crochet sweater?

Measure the length of your dog’s chest by holding one end of the tape measure at the bottom, at the front of your dog’s neck, above the chest bone. Bring the other end of the tape measure down to just underneath your dog’s chest, centered between the tops of his front legs. Jot down the fore-chest measurement.

Do dogs need sweaters?

Small dogs tend to benefit from extra insulation during the winter, as they have a harder time retaining body heat. Medium or large dogs who have lost muscle mass due to age or illness may also need sweaters to help them retain the heat they do produce.