How to make a dog sweater: A step-by-step knitting tutorial

[@1043dawn]

Finally, somebody who casts on as I do! Love the puppy, the sweater, the nail polish colour and the video. Yes, I will be making this for my girl, Miss Bailey ❤❤❤😊

[@calicoradio_knits]

Ah that’s cool! Glad to know I’m not the only one who casts on that way 😄 Thank you so much, and happy knitting for Miss Bailey!

[@MrPeckjee]

I have been watching this video 4 to 5 times, I just love the instructions from you. You are a great teacher and detailed instructions is just perfect ❤

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear the pattern and video are working well for you☺️💕

[@ayseatasoy8077]

Listen, this is not a standard youtube comment. I really mean what i am writing, i am a crocheter trying to learn knitting throught youtube. My sis asked me a pullover for her Dachshund... OMG how can I do it?? Then I found your video. I will dare to try. Your clean words, clean pronounciation (because english not my mother tongue), your clean camera...all make me dare to try. You not only teach the pullover but many other tricks for knitting. Thank you. May your little sweety have as many ages as his hairs

[@mlovett4506]

Thank you very much for creating this video. I was able to successfully create a dog sweater for my pup. It definitely would not have come out as good if I didn't have the video to follow. Excellent! Really helped me to improve my knitting skills.

[@calicoradio_knits]

Ah I’m so happy to hear that! I hope you and your pup stay warm and have a great rest of the weekend ☺️

[@solmendoza2914]

Just finished this sweater for my cat! This was my first time knitting anything ever, but you made it so easy to understand and follow ❤ thank you!

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem at all! I’m so happy to hear that it worked well for you☺️❤️

[@jayneshort2732]

Watching you knit transported 9 mins of time into a different zone, Captivating. It's been 40 years since I last knitted. Your amazing and Thank you for sharing, love your dog which is why iam here but gained more from your skill of knitting.❤😊

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thank you so much, Jayne ☺️ I really appreciate you taking the time to check out both my channel and Mac's! ❤️

[@jayneshort2732]

@@calicoradio_knits Thank you, your a true inspiration.

[@Mizpixwin0426]

That's a beautiful sweater.... as usual, Mac is such a perfect model! 😊😊😊

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thanks! ☺️❤️

[@christineduffy3113]

Beautiful the colour is lovely and Mac suits it Then again there is not much Mac doesn't suit You are so talented 😊

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thanks so much, Christine! Yeah, reds and greens definitely seem to be Mac’s colors ☺️

[@sallyhyam698]

Mac would also look great wearing teal and turquoise!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@calicoradio_knits]

@@sallyhyam698 True! I love using blue-green yarns when working sweaters for myself, so it’s likely Mac gets one as well when I have an extra skein or two 😉

[@Jen-xy4kk]

Lovely color! Looks great on Mac! ❤️☘️

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thanks so much, Jen! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend☺💕

[@Jen-xy4kk]

@@calicoradio_knitsBeautiful Fall weather here in Alabama! Two weeks of 70’s, sunshine and no rain! Leaves are just now beginning to turn red/ range/ yellow! October is our best month every year! I noticed fallen leaves on the ground in Mac’s latest video.. You guys are farther north than us!

[@calicoradio_knits]

@Jen-xy4kk That sounds wonderful, Jen! 70s is perfect ☺️ Yeah, things are getting a bit chillier, but still holding out between 50s and low 60s here. There are fallen apples and leaves everywhere, so the city smells wonderful 🍂

[@Jen-xy4kk]

@@calicoradio_knitsNice weather for some hot apple cider! I think you have a red sweater the same color as Mac’s! Y’all should wear them together some day! ❤️❤️

[@calicoradio_knits]

Ah yes, I will definitely have to look for some apple cider here! True 😉🫶

[@jjnewcomer4745]

Wow very good can’t wait to do it Thank❤❤❤

[@calicoradio_knits]

I’m so glad you like it! Happy knitting! ❤️

[@rebeccagumienny743]

I’m do excited to try this!

[@calicoradio_knits]

Ah nice! I’m glad ☺️

[@fridakahlua6674]

I just love your tutorials. Loved it!

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that😊

[@kzookid2051]

Another wonderfully made tutorial! Thanks so much.

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thank you! I’m so happy it worked well for you 🙂

[@MrPeckjee]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I have been trying to knit a raglan doggy sweater for sometimes and now you have teached me how to knit it. Thank you.❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

[@mariangarcia706]

Aww, Mac is a beautiful runway model. So handsome in red. xoxo

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thanks so much!☺️💕

[@dragonslace]

Love this sweater! I just finished the XS for my puppy due to arrive at the end of this month. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern and making an excellent video to go along with it. I'm a visual learner and this was perfect.♥🐕👍

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear the pattern worked well for you 🙂 Wishing you all the best with your new puppy too! That is such an exciting time 🥰

[@justjenny4680]

This s such a great detailed video. Thank you!!! So much!!

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem at all! I'm so glad it worked well for you ☺

[@faribayagoobian7721]

Thank you so much

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem!

[@0UlkuBasaran0]

Thank you for the beautiful pattern and tutorial it was so easy to follow and knit. Just finished knitting one as a Christmas gift, it turned out so good and it was so easy to adjust the sizing with written pattern. Definitely i ll make more in different colors for my little boys.

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem at all! I’m so happy to hear the pattern worked well for you. 🙂

[@randidale6860]

Hi can you please tell me how much space it should be from end of ribbing to the tip of the penis. Making sweater for my daughter’s male dachshund and I don’t have access to him. I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks in advance

[@Irma-Schmidt]

good job ❤ love it 🎉thank you for sharing ❤

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem!! Thank you so much ☺️🫶

[@margaretfyffe7252]

Love your patterns. Am just finishing the second Edinburgh Seamless dog sweater and came across your latest. Shall be knitting that as well. Thank you. 🐕🐕‍🦺🤗😊

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem, Margaret! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy them🥰 Happy Knitting!

[@susanwhite520]

I accidentally found your channel and I have to say it isn't an absolutely happy accident. I am so grateful that you take the time out to show us how to make those cute sweaters. I have a Chihuahua and a Chiweenie that I really want to make sweaters for plus two other dogs. I also have two requests that I'm not sure if you have already addressed. Measuring my pup I'm not sure if I'm doing it right and I would like to know how to knit a sweater with a hoodie. Thanks for all you do you are awesome!!!!!!!

[@calicoradio_knits]

Hi Susan, thanks for your message 🙂. For your dog's measurements, I'd recommend prioritizing the chest measurement when selecting a size. Measure the chest just behind the front legs, which is usually the widest part of a dog's chest. For the neck, you can measure approximately where you'd like the neckline to sit. This part is very stretchy, so it doesn't have to be exact. The length of your sweater can also be adjusted to fit your dog's length. I have never knitted a sweater with a hood, so I unfortunately cannot weight in on that. Hope this helps and happy knitting! 😉

[@mrodrigues3127]

Hi. I just finished xxs and xs to see witch is better for my minpin. I love this sweater because he is really cozy in it. ❤ thank you 😘

[@calicoradio_knits]

I’m so happy to hear it worked well for you🥰

[@aylon1678]

When I heard the pattern was available in many sizes I was like «finally, I found something for my pup» but yeah, the largest size is not even close 😂

[@calicoradio_knits]

Oh no! I’m sorry about that 😆

[@loygonzalez7361]

Me encanta lo bien que explicas, ya hice el otro jersey para mi pequeño ahora le haré este también. Anímate y haznos un jersey con ochos que tengo muchas ganas. Muchas gracias por compartir tu habilidad y hacerlo tan fácil.🥰

[@calicoradio_knits]

No problem at all! I’m so glad it worked well for you 🤗 I definitely would like to make a cable knit version in the future 😉

[@loygonzalez7361]

@@calicoradio_knits estaré esperando🥰

[@TalesFromCryptKeeper]

Mac a beaucoup de chance 😚😚😚😚😚

[@calicoradio_knits]

🥰🥰🥰

[@valerianapoletano]

this is honestly the best tutorial i've watched for a dog knitted sweater! i once saw a very similar one but the explanation was so complicated!!! also, i have a question. I made my short rows (40 rounds in total as my dog is XL). The last row i end up with is the wrong side just as you do but if i do that last double stitch to begin with the ribbing round, i'd end up with 21 double stitches in that side and 20 double stitches on the other side! i don't know if that's how is supposed to be or if I'm doing something wrong. Or if that little difference in the double stitches is notorious. For example, i have 30 stitches left in the middle but if i do that last double stich before starting the ribbing round i would have 29 stitches between the double stitches. i'd love if you could answer this question, but i totally loved the tutorial, i actually combined this one with the edingburgh one

[@calicoradio_knits]

Thanks so much, Valeria! I'm so glad you're enjoying the pattern! Regarding the extra double stitch, it should come out to an even amount on either side, but overall, I don't think this is a big a deal. 🙂 Double stitches are tricky to see, so when we're working back and forth, small discrepancies are likely to happen (that happens to me often when working a short row sock heel). The important thing is that your overall stitch count comes out to an even number (a double stitch is counted as one normal stitch). This is just to ensure you can work the 1x1 back ribbing normally. 🙂

[@valerianapoletano]

@ thank you so much for your answer! I already finished my dog’s sweater (i combined both of your dog’s sweater patterns) and it turned out beautiful!

[@calicoradio_knits]

@@valerianapoletano No problem at all! Ah that's so cool you were able to combine them😁 I've been thinking to do the same for a Christmas sweater but haven't tried it yet. Good to know that it works out😏

[@barbelpfeil3820]

Hi, I would like to knit such a sweater for a Doberman bitch... unfortunately I don't know any measurements, can I use her measurements or do I have to take more meshes? The video is great and after that I would like to knit 😊 Thank you and dear greetings Bärbel

[@barbelpfeil3820]

Hi, I would like to knit such a sweater for a Doberman bitch... unfortunately I don't know any measurements, can I use her measurements or do I have to take more meshes? The video is great and after that I would like to knit 😊 Thank you and dear greetings Bärbel

[@calicoradio_knits]

Hi Bärbel, yes, you can use her measurements to make this sweater. 🙂 You can find the measurements for the different sizes in the downloadable, written pattern on Ravelry and my website at the links below. Happy knitting! Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/portland-raglan-dog-sweater My website: calico-radio.com/the-portland-raglan-dog-sweater/

[@swarnikareema]

Hi.. Please share the weight of your doggo n how much wool was used in the project, i mean this sweater. It would be very helpful. I'm ordering yarn today for the first time n don't know how much would I need for my 15kg girl. 😅

[@calicoradio_knits]

Hello! My dog is 5.5kg, and I used 95 grams / 190 meters for the size small. I unfortunately don't have yardage amounts for every size, but if you're knitting a size other than the small, I'd recommend checking out the other projects for this pattern on Ravelry. You can see how much yarn others used for their different sized projects. 🙂 ravel.me/portland-raglan-dog-sweater

[@swarnikareema]

@calicoradio_knits thank you.. your response is a great help! I ordered wool.. hoping for an amazing journey ahead 😊💖

[@calicoradio_knits]

@@swarnikareema Ah that's exciting! Happy knitting 🧶☺

[@koalabearryry9252]

what happens if i use slightly longer cables? i have a 16 but i don't have a 12 in cable.

[@heatherm5888]

You can use magic loop instead of knitting in the round!

[@calicoradio_knits]

Seconding Heather's comment! I would recommend using magic loop for longer cables as well. 🙂

[@patriciamoedts7435]

Dommage que l’explication ne soit pas traduite en français 😢

[@patriciamoedts7435]

J’aime beaucoup ce modèle

[@calicoradio_knits]

Sorry about that /:

[@BarbaraWalker-q3p]

❤🧶

[@randidale6860]

Hi I am making the Portland raglan sweater for my daughter’s dachshund how much space should be from end of belly ribbing and tip of penis also when the pattern for midsection says to work to desired length based on dogs size should I stop at 14 inches as his tail starts at 15 inches. Any help would be greatly appreciated. And your dog is gorgeous by the way.

[@calicoradio_knits]

Hello! I left about 3 inches from the end of the belly ribbing because I didn't want Mac peeing inside his sweater, and I've noticed his sweaters tend to lengthen slightly over time with wear. I would knit the midsection to the length you'd like the sweater to be for the belly minus one inch for the belly ribbing. (:

[@randidale6860]

@ thank you

[@giuliafavaccio2116]

I have a sausage dog too-