Knitted sweater for dogs Novita Nalle and Nalle Taika or Nalle Garden
Best Friend! This mos stitch sweater is stretchy and comfy to wear in crispy weather.
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL
Yarn demand
1st colour scheme: Novita Nalle (044) Graphite 150(200)200(250)250 g and Novita Nalle Taika (819) Forest berries 150(200)200(250)250 g 2nd colour scheme: Novita Nalle (043) Stone 150(200)200(250)250 g and Novita Nalle Garden (843) Hanging moss 150(200)200(250)250 g 3rd colour scheme: Novita Nalle (061) Linen 150(200)200(250)250 g and Novita Nalle Garden (830) Mediterranean 150(200)200(250)250 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 5½ mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Designer
Sonia Heiskanen
Finished dimensions
Dog's measurements: chest circumference approx. 34-40(42-48)50-56(58-64)66-72 cm (measured at the widest point, behind the front legs) length of the back approx. 30(38)44(50)56 cm (from the withers to the base of the tail when standing upright)
Stitch patterns:
- Moss stitch:
*k1, p1*, repeat from * to *. On the wrong side rows, purl the knit stitches and knit the purl stitches.
- K2, p2 ribbing:
*k2, p2*, repeat from * to *. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
Gauge:
14
The back
Using one strand of each yarn, cast on 23(31)41(55)67 sts. Work in moss stitch and increase 1 st at the end of each row by knitting the last st twice (= knit the st through the front loop and back loop in pattern). When there are 31(39)49(63)75 sts on the needles, continue working in moss st without increases.
When the piece measures 7(11)13(16)19 cm (female) or 12(16)18(21)24 cm (male), place the 1st stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 17(22)25(30)34 cm, place the 2nd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 25(32)36(41)46 cm, place the 3rd stitch markers on both ends of the piece and begin the decreases:at the beginning and end of the next row, either purl or knit 2 sts together in pattern.
Repeat the decreases every 2nd row for 3(4)5(7)8 more times = 23(29)37(47)57 sts.
Begin the ribbing with k2 and at the same time evenly decrease 1(3)3(5)7 sts = 22(26)34(42)50 sts.
When the piece measures 37(45)50(56)62 cm, bind off in pattern.
The belly
Using one strand of each yarn, cast on 20(20)23(23)26 sts, place the 1st stitch markers on both ends of the piece and begin the ribbing on the WS row: p2,*k1, p2*, repeat from * to * to end of row.
When you have worked 3 rows, increase 6(6)7(7)8sts on the next row: on the RS of the work k2,*purl the purl st through both the front and back loop, k2*, repeat from * to * to end of row. 26(26)30(30)34 sts on the needles.
When the piece measures 5(6)7(9)10 cm (male) or 10(11)12(14)15 cm (female), place the 2nd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 13(16)18(20)22 cm (male) or 18(21)23(25)27 cm (female), place the 3rd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 25(29)32(35)38 cm (male) or 30(34)37(40)43 cm (female), bind off in pattern.
Finishing
Joining the pieces: Use the stitch markers to align the pieces and sew them together. Leave holes for the front legs between the 2nd and 3rd markers.
If needed, attach a rubber band to the lower end of the belly.
Finished dimensions
Dog's measurements: chest circumference approx. 34-40(42-48)50-56(58-64)66-72 cm (measured at the widest point, behind the front legs) length of the back approx. 30(38)44(50)56 cm (from the withers to the base of the tail when standing upright)
Stitch patterns:
- Moss stitch:
*k1, p1*, repeat from * to *. On the wrong side rows, purl the knit stitches and knit the purl stitches.
- K2, p2 ribbing:
*k2, p2*, repeat from * to *. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
Gauge:
14
The back
Using one strand of each yarn, cast on 23(31)41(55)67 sts. Work in moss stitch and increase 1 st at the end of each row by knitting the last st twice (= knit the st through the front loop and back loop in pattern). When there are 31(39)49(63)75 sts on the needles, continue working in moss st without increases.
When the piece measures 7(11)13(16)19 cm (female) or 12(16)18(21)24 cm (male), place the 1st stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 17(22)25(30)34 cm, place the 2nd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 25(32)36(41)46 cm, place the 3rd stitch markers on both ends of the piece and begin the decreases:at the beginning and end of the next row, either purl or knit 2 sts together in pattern.
Repeat the decreases every 2nd row for 3(4)5(7)8 more times = 23(29)37(47)57 sts.
Begin the ribbing with k2 and at the same time evenly decrease 1(3)3(5)7 sts = 22(26)34(42)50 sts.
When the piece measures 37(45)50(56)62 cm, bind off in pattern.
The belly
Using one strand of each yarn, cast on 20(20)23(23)26 sts, place the 1st stitch markers on both ends of the piece and begin the ribbing on the WS row: p2,*k1, p2*, repeat from * to * to end of row.
When you have worked 3 rows, increase 6(6)7(7)8sts on the next row: on the RS of the work k2,*purl the purl st through both the front and back loop, k2*, repeat from * to * to end of row. 26(26)30(30)34 sts on the needles.
When the piece measures 5(6)7(9)10 cm (male) or 10(11)12(14)15 cm (female), place the 2nd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 13(16)18(20)22 cm (male) or 18(21)23(25)27 cm (female), place the 3rd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 25(29)32(35)38 cm (male) or 30(34)37(40)43 cm (female), bind off in pattern.
Finishing
Joining the pieces: Use the stitch markers to align the pieces and sew them together. Leave holes for the front legs between the 2nd and 3rd markers.
If needed, attach a rubber band to the lower end of the belly.
Finished dimensions
Dog's measurements: chest circumference approx. 34-40(42-48)50-56(58-64)66-72 cm (measured at the widest point, behind the front legs) length of the back approx. 30(38)44(50)56 cm (from the withers to the base of the tail when standing upright)
Stitch patterns:
- Moss stitch:
*k1, p1*, repeat from * to *. On the wrong side rows, purl the knit stitches and knit the purl stitches.
- K2, p2 ribbing:
*k2, p2*, repeat from * to *. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
Gauge:
14
The back
Using one strand of each yarn, cast on 23(31)41(55)67 sts. Work in moss stitch and increase 1 st at the end of each row by knitting the last st twice (= knit the st through the front loop and back loop in pattern). When there are 31(39)49(63)75 sts on the needles, continue working in moss st without increases.
When the piece measures 7(11)13(16)19 cm (female) or 12(16)18(21)24 cm (male), place the 1st stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 17(22)25(30)34 cm, place the 2nd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 25(32)36(41)46 cm, place the 3rd stitch markers on both ends of the piece and begin the decreases:at the beginning and end of the next row, either purl or knit 2 sts together in pattern.
Repeat the decreases every 2nd row for 3(4)5(7)8 more times = 23(29)37(47)57 sts.
Begin the ribbing with k2 and at the same time evenly decrease 1(3)3(5)7 sts = 22(26)34(42)50 sts.
When the piece measures 37(45)50(56)62 cm, bind off in pattern.
The belly
Using one strand of each yarn, cast on 20(20)23(23)26 sts, place the 1st stitch markers on both ends of the piece and begin the ribbing on the WS row: p2,*k1, p2*, repeat from * to * to end of row.
When you have worked 3 rows, increase 6(6)7(7)8sts on the next row: on the RS of the work k2,*purl the purl st through both the front and back loop, k2*, repeat from * to * to end of row. 26(26)30(30)34 sts on the needles.
When the piece measures 5(6)7(9)10 cm (male) or 10(11)12(14)15 cm (female), place the 2nd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 13(16)18(20)22 cm (male) or 18(21)23(25)27 cm (female), place the 3rd stitch markers on both ends of the piece.
When the piece measures 25(29)32(35)38 cm (male) or 30(34)37(40)43 cm (female), bind off in pattern.
Finishing
Joining the pieces: Use the stitch markers to align the pieces and sew them together. Leave holes for the front legs between the 2nd and 3rd markers.
If needed, attach a rubber band to the lower end of the belly.
