Alpine Dog Sweater by Karmen Režek

Alpine Dog Sweater

Crochet
November 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in Alpine stitch
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
Adjustable
US
English
Free Pattern also available for free: info in notes
This pattern is available for €6.60 EUR
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ALPINE DOG SWEATER — CROCHET PATTERN

Make a dog sweater to your dog’s measurements, with raised alpine-stitch texture, leg openings, and a fitted back.

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This listing is for a digital crochet pattern, not a finished item.

PATTERN DETAILS

  • Skill level: Intermediate
  • Language: English (US)
  • Format: Written pattern, YouTube tutorial
  • US crochet terminology

YARN
Drops Flora, 65% wool, 35% alpaca, yarn group A, sport weight, color 25 (caramel);

You can use any yarn weight or fiber type for this pattern. Choose what works best for your dog’s needs (washability, warmth, etc.) and adjust your hook size to match your yarn.

  • 35 g / 1.23 oz (for Maltese size)

HOOK SIZES
3.5 mm, 4.0 mm

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers.

GAUGE
- 18 sts sts x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)

You do not need to match this gauge. Since this is a made-to-measure pattern, you’ll adjust the sizing based on your dog’s measurements regardless of gauge.

SIZES
Adjustable

SIZE CHART
You’ll use these measurements to customize the sweater as you work through the pattern.

  • Neck circumference (measure where a collar would sit)
  • Chest circumference (widest part around ribcage)
  • Length from base of neck to a few cm before tail
  • Distance between front legs
  • Front leg circumference

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
This is a made-to-measure pattern—measurements will vary based on your dog’s size.