The cute crocheted dog sweater and hat with pom-pom is an adorable and practical way to keep your furry friend warm and stylish during the colder months. This handmade set features a snug, ribbed sweater and a matching hat adorned with colorful pom-poms. Perfect for small to medium-sized dogs, this cozy outfit is both functional and fashionable, making it a delightful project for any pet owner who loves to crochet.
Cute Crocheted Dog Sweater
Creating your own crocheted dog sweater and hat set is a fun and rewarding endeavor that showcases your crochet skills while pampering your pet. The detailed pattern ensures a perfect fit and a comfortable design that your dog will love. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make this charming and cozy set.
Here is a detailed crochet pattern to create your own cute dog sweater and hat with pom-pom. This guide includes the necessary materials and step-by-step instructions to ensure a comfortable and stylish fit for your dog.
Materials:
Yarn: Soft wool or acrylic yarn in your preferred colors
Crochet hook: Size appropriate for your yarn (typically 4 mm – 5 mm)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sp: space
fpdc: front post double crochet
bpdc: back post double crochet
Pattern:
Dog Sweater:
Body:
Measure your dog’s neck circumference, chest circumference, and length from neck to tail.
With your chosen yarn, ch a length equal to the neck circumference.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Repeat R2 until the piece measures about 2 inches for the neck.
Continue working in rounds for the chest: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st around, join with a sl st.
R3: Ch 2, fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st repeat around, join with a sl st.
Continue in this pattern until the piece measures the length from neck to tail.
Leg Openings:
Mark positions for leg openings based on your dog’s chest measurement.
Work in rows between the marked points, leaving spaces for the legs.
Continue in rounds once past the leg openings.
Finishing:
Sc around the edges of the leg openings and the bottom edge of the sweater.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Dog Hat:
Hat Body:
With your chosen yarn, make a magic ring.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 10 dc in ring, join with a sl st.
R2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join with a sl st (20).
R3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around, join with a sl st (30).
Continue increasing until the hat fits your dog’s head comfortably.
Work in rounds without increasing to create the desired hat height.
Ribbed Brim:
R1: Ch 1, sc around.
R2: Ch 1, fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st repeat around, join with a sl st.
Repeat R2 for about 1 inch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pom-Pom:
Make a pom-pom using matching yarn.
Attach the pom-pom to the top of the hat securely.
