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♥ Dapper enough for a dog show. Comfy enough for a nap.

Houndstooth is the most classic check there is, and your pup deserves to wear it. This two-color sweater has a soft ribbed neckband, real leg holes and a harness opening built right in, so walks don’t mean wrestling with layers.

And it comes in 8 sizes, XXS through 3X, because big dogs get cold too and most patterns forget about them.

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✨ What makes it work

• Harness friendly. A harness opening is worked right into the back.
• Real leg holes. No straps or tabs, just a sweater that stays put.
• Smart construction. Ribbed neckband first, then shaped down to the shoulders, chest and rib cage.
• Clean finish. One edge round tidies the bottom opening and both leg holes.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Timeless Tones Anti-Pilling DK, MJ’s Off The Hook Designs (#3, 273 yds/100 g). Shown in Oat Milk (Color A) with Stonewash, Sunflower Field, Vintage Rose, Eucalyptus, Crimson Spice, Warm Cocoa, Olive Grove or Coastal Blue (Color B)
• Yardage, XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X): Color A 86 (110, 151, 230, 301, 403, 480, 563) yds · Color B 66 (87, 121, 192, 256, 347, 418, 493) yds
• Love a swap? Mellowspun, Mary Maxim · Anti-Pilling Everyday DK, Premier · Brava Baby DK, WeCrochet
• Hooks: G (4.0mm) and 7 (4.5mm). Smaller for the neckband, larger for the body
• Tools: Cat Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors · Tape Measure

✿ Sizes

• XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
• Chest: 13 3/4” (XXS) up to 34 1/4” (3X), with 1 to 2” of ease built into size S
• Full neck, chest and back length measurements for every size are in the pattern

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Advanced Beginner
• Gauge: 15 sts and 14 rows = 4” x 4” in houndstooth pattern, larger hook, after blocking · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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