What You’ll Need
✦ 5 colors of yarn (one skein each) - Written for worsted weight yarn, but use your stash—this pattern is flexible. If you have a larger animal, you may need 2 skeins of each color
✦ 3.25mm/size d hook, or any hook needed to achieve your desired size.
✦ Tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers, blocking board (or towel + pins), 3-4 buttons.
✦ Fit tip: For a comfy sweater, measure your pet’s neck/chest/back and adjust square count or border rows. Always allow free movement and supervise when dressed.
✦ the sweater will measure approximately 13 inches wide and 12 inches long from neck hole to end using suggested materials (included in pattern)

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✅ What You’ll Love
✨ Beginner-friendly: line by line instructions
Guidance on color changes and carrying yarn
⏱ Quick make: minimal colors + intuitive construction = weekend win
Fully customizable: choose your palette, swap yarn weights, add rows, or size up with a bigger hook
Step-by-step photos + linked tutorials for every stitch and technique you need
Bonus: works for small Dog crochet outfits too (may require sizing up your hook, yarn, or simply adding extra rows!)

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Pattern Highlights
✦ Modular design built from repeating diamond stitch striped rows
✦ Simple construction and clean edging for a comfy, polished fit
✦ Flexible sizing: add or remove motifs, adjust number of rows, or change hook size for a custom cat or dog sweater
✦ Designed to be soft, lightweight, and movement-friendly (AKA: pet-approved)

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Crochet cat lovers, say hello to the diamond striped pet sweater—cozy, colorful, and so easy to make it’s almost magic. If you can crochet a double crochet stitch, you can create this gorgeous diamond stitch striped sweater for your cat or small dog. Get ready for endless compliments, adorable photos, and maybe even a viral moment. ✨

Whether it’s for everyday cuteness, a cat Halloween costume, or a cozy winter fit, this digital pattern transforms simple stitches into a perfectly fitting, boutique-style sweater—without the boutique-style effort.