Keep your four-legged friend cozy this winter—crochet a dog sweater from granny squares
This colorful dog sweater is crocheted from classic granny squares—perfect for using up leftover yarn. The playful pullover comes together easily, square by square, so even a beginner can confidently take up this project.
Size: The pattern fits a dog with a back length of about 30–40 cm (12–16").
Crocheted dog sweater—materials:
- assorted Aran-weight yarns, e.g., Novita 7 Brothers
- crochet hook 3–3.5 mm
- scissors, tapestry needle, 2 buttons (1 cm in diameter)
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain stitch
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Tip!
Although the pattern is written for Aran-weight yarn, you can make the sweater with lighter yarns held double or mix in fluffy yarns for extra texture.
Crocheted dog sweater from granny squares—pattern:
Begin by crocheting the granny squares. You’ll need a total of 16 squares.
1. Ch 6 and join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
2. Begin Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc; begin each round with ch-3). *Work 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc*; repeat from * to * two more times, ch 3. Join with a sl st to the third ch of the beginning ch-3. You now have four dc groups and four corners (Photo 1).
3. Round 2. Change color. In each corner space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1). Join with a sl st as in Round 1. You now have eight dc trios (Photo 2).
4. Change color again at the beginning of Round 3. Work 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 (you’re at the corner), 3 dc, ch 1. Repeat around. Join with a sl st as before (Photo 3). Work two more rounds in the same way, then weave in the ends with a hook or a tapestry needle (Photo 4).
5. Crochet the remaining 15 granny squares in the same way. You can play with color as you like, or make all the squares identical.
Need some extra help with crocheting the squares?Check out our step-by-step granny square tutorial!
Finishing
1. Arrange the squares as shown in Photo 5, and join them with chains. Make a belt from the two remaining squares (Photo 6).
2. Lace edging for the back end: Ch 6 in every space between square clusters. Row 2: in each chain loop, work (1 sl st, 3 dc, 1 sl st).
3. Weave in the ends with a blunt needle or your hook. Lightly steam-block the sweater under a pressing cloth.
4. Sew on the buttons.
