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Cat sweater
Cat Sweater Crochet Pattern - 6 Sizes Available
Give your cat warmth and charm!
This easy crochet pattern allows you to create a cozy sweater in six sizes — perfect for thoughtful gifts or keeping your kitty warm on chilly days.
Pattern Features
• 6 sizes available – from XS to XXL (exact measurements below)
• Step-by-step instructions to guide you through every stage
• Includes photos and links to helpful video tutorials
• Harness hole option – crochet with or without a harness opening
• Two length options – make either a short or an extended belly version
• Designed for DK/light worsted weight yarn
• Instant PDF download after purchase
• Dual terminology – includes both UK/European and US crochet terms
• Optional eyelash yarn decoration – add a fluffy trim for extra cuteness!
Basic crochet stitches used: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (sl st), Single crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog), 2 single crochet into one stitch (2 sc in next st)
Materials Required
Yarn:
• Material: Acrylic
• Weight:
◦ UK: DK weight
◦ USA: Light worsted/DK
◦ AUS: 8-ply
Yarn Requirements by Size:
XS Size
• Standard version: 50g / 1.77oz (120m / 131yd)
• Extended belly: 54g / 1.91oz (130m / 142yd)
S Size
• Standard version: 61g / 2.16oz (146.4m / 160.1yd)
• Extended belly: 67g / 2.37oz (160.8m / 175.9yd)
M Size
• Standard version: 67g / 2.37oz (160.8m / 175.9yd)
• Extended belly: 77g / 2.72oz (184.8m / 202.1yd)
L Size
• Standard version: 99g / 3.50oz (237.6m / 259.9yd)
• Extended belly: 105g / 3.71oz (252m / 275.6yd)
XL Size
• Standard version: 122g / 4.31oz (292.8m / 320.2yd)
• Extended belly: 127g / 4.48oz (304.8m / 333.3yd)
XXL Size
• Standard version: 132g / 4.66oz (316.8m / 346.5yd)
• Extended belly: 156g / 5.51oz (374.4m / 409.5yd)
Additional Supplies:
• 4mm crochet hook (US G-6)
• Yarn needle
• 2 stitch markers
• 1 button
• Eyelash yarn for surface crochet decoration
Finished Sweater Measurements
XS Size
• Length from neck to tail: 27cm / 10⅝“
• Chest circumference: 35–36cm / 13¾–14⅛”
• Neck circumference: 19–20cm / 7½–7⅞“
• Front leg circumference: 12–13cm / 4¾–5⅛”
• Length of abdomen: 8cm / 3⅛“ (11cm / 4¼” extended)
• Width between front legs: 5cm / 2”
S Size
• Length from neck to tail: 29cm / 11⅜“
• Chest circumference: 42–43cm / 16½–16⅞”
• Neck circumference: 23–24cm / 9–9⅜“
• Front leg circumference: 15–16cm / 5⅞–6¼”
• Length of abdomen: 9cm / 3½“ (12cm / 4¾” extended)
• Width between front legs: 6cm / 2⅜“
M Size
• Length from neck to tail: 31cm / 12⅛”
• Chest circumference: 46–47cm / 18⅛–18½“
• Neck circumference: 27–28cm / 10⅝–11”
• Front leg circumference: 17–18cm / 6⅝–7”
• Length of abdomen: 10cm / 3⅞” (13cm / 5⅛“ extended)
• Width between front legs: 7cm / 2¾”
L Size
• Length from neck to tail: 36cm / 14⅛“
• Chest circumference: 50–51cm / 19⅝–20”
• Neck circumference: 31–32cm / 12⅛–12⅝”
• Front leg circumference: 20–21cm / 7⅞–8¼“
• Length of abdomen: 12cm / 4¾” (18cm / 7” extended)
• Width between front legs: 8cm / 3⅛“
XL Size
• Length from neck to tail: 39cm / 15⅜”
• Chest circumference: 57–58cm / 22⅜–22¾“
• Neck circumference: 35–36cm / 13¾–14⅛”
• Front leg circumference: 21–22cm / 8¼–8⅝“
• Length of abdomen: 13cm / 5⅛” (19cm / 7½“ extended)
• Width between front legs: 10cm / 3⅞”
XXL Size
• Length from neck to tail: 41cm / 16⅛“
• Chest circumference: 65–66cm / 25⅝–26”
• Neck circumference: 39–40cm / 15⅜–15¾”
• Front leg circumference: 22–23cm / 8⅝–9”
• Length of abdomen: 14cm / 5½“ (20cm / 7⅞” extended)
• Width between front legs: 11cm / 4¼“
Questions?
If you have any questions about this pattern, feel free to contact me.
Copyright & Usage Terms
You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern. I only ask that you provide a link to my shop if you sell or share your work online.
Please note: Modifying this pattern and distributing it as your own is prohibited. All text, photos, and videos are the property of Zhanna Millere.
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