Crochet Dog Coat
MEASUREMENTS
Dog chest measurement
Small 10 ins [25.5 cm]
Medium 16 ins [40.5 cm]
Large 24 ins [61 cm]
X-Large 30 ins [76 cm]
MATERIALS
Bernat Yarn as above (5 oz / 140 g)
Sizes S M L XL
Main Color 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast A 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast B 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast C 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast D 1 1 1 1 ball
Contrast E 1 1 1 1 ball
Sizes F (4.00 mm) and G (4.50 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
14 dc and 8 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
Stripe Pat
1 row A, 1 row B, 1 row C, 1 row D, 1 row E and 1 row MC. Rep last 6 rows for stripe pat throughout. Neck Ribbing: With MC and smaller hook, ch 8 loosely.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row 30 (46-70-82) times more omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Body: Change to larger hook.
1st row: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work a further 33 (49-73-85) dc across long edge of neck ribbing. 34 (50-74-86) dc. Join A. Ch 3. Turn.
Cont in stripe pat as follows:
2nd row: 1 dc in first dc – inc made. 1 dc in each dc to last dc. 2 dc in last dc – inc made. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 2 (6-10-16) times more. 40 (64-96-120) dc.
Shape Leg Opening: First Side: Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-11-15) dc. 5 (8-12-16) dc. Ch 3. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s) more omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Center Section: Next row: With RS facing, miss next 4 (7-9-12) dc, join yarn with ss in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 21 (33-53-63) dc. 22 (34-54-64) dc. Ch 3. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s) more omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
Second Side: Next row: With RS facing miss next 4 (7-9-12) unworked dc, join yarn with ss in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) dc. 5 (8-10-13) dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 1 (3-5-5) time(s).
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Joining Row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc across Second Side. Ch 4 (7-9-12) loosely. 1 dc in each dc across Center Section. Ch 4 (7-9-12) loosely. 1 dc in each dc across First Side. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) ch. 1 dc in each of next 22 (34-54-64) dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 (7-9-12) ch. 1 dc in each of next 5 (8-10-13) dc. 40 (64-96-120) dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Next row: Miss first dc. 1 dc in next dc and each dc across. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row until work from Joining Row measures approx 4½ (7-10½-11½) ins [11.5 (18-26.5-29) cm] ending with RS facing for next row and omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Shape Belly: Next row: Ss in each of first 7 (10-15-19) dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 27 (45-67-83) dc. Ch 3. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 28 (46-68-84) dc.
Next row: Miss first dc. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - dc2tog made. 1 dc in next dc and each dc to last 3 dc. Dc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Ch 3. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (6-9-11) times more. 20 (32-48-60) dc.
Cont even until work from 1st row after Neck Ribbing measures 10½ (16-22-25) ins [26.5 (40.5-56-63.5) cm] omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Sew seam from Neck
Ribbing to Belly shaping.
Back Edging: With RS facing, MC and larger hook, join yarn with ss at seam. Ch 1. Work 1 row sc evenly around Belly shaping and back edge, working 3 sc in corners. Join with ss to first sc. Fasten off.
Leg Edging: With RS facing, MC and larger hook, join yarn with ss in any st of Leg Opening. Ch 1. Work 1 row sc evenly around Leg Opening. Join with ss to first sc. Fasten off.
Leg Bands: With MC, ch 6 loosely. 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 5 (6-8-9½) ins [12.5 (15-20.5-24) cm]. Fasten off. Sew leg band seam. Sew leg band to leg edging.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine Washing and Drying
1. Machine wash 2 minutes.
2. Spin dry thoroughly.
3. Tumble dry at low heat
setting approx. 5 min.
CAUTION:
1. Do not bleach.
2. Do not stretch item or hang to dry.
3. Do not dry in direct sunlight.
4. Professional dry cleaning is recommended as an alternative to automatic laundry.
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