Gambrel by Susan Baron

Gambrel

Knitting
September 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Slip-stitch colorwork
US 9 - 5.5 mm
327 - 1090 yards (299 - 997 m)
Customizable: Chest Circumference – 12 (16, 20, 24) (28, 32, 36)”; Back Length 6 (10, 14, 18) (22, 26, 30)”; Neck Circumference – 8 (10, 12, 14) (16, 18, 20)
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Valley Yarns Gambrel is a custom-fit dog sweater that will keep your four-legged friend warm all winter long. Knit in Haydenville Bulky with slip-stitch colorwork, this sweater is easy-care, pill-proof, and easy to fasten securely onto your favorite canine companion. The slip-stitch colorwork is in written form only.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: The sweater can be customized to fit your dog based on the following measurements, combined as needed. (Shown in 16” chest, 12” length and 10” neck.)

  • Chest Circumference – 12 (16, 20, 24) (28, 32, 36)”
  • Back Length – 6 (10, 14, 18) (22, 26, 30)”
  • Neck Circumference – 8 (10, 12, 14) (16, 18, 20)

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky (60% Superwash Merino/ 40% Acrylic Microfiber; 100g/109yds)

  • MC – 1 (1, 2, 2) (3, 3, 4) shown in 05 Gray
  • CC1 – 1 (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 3) shown in 31 Blue
  • CC2 – 1 (1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 3) shown in 28 Silver

Needles: US 9 (5.50mm) 32–40” circular

Gauge: 14 sts and 22 rows = 4” in the slip stitch pattern