Sherlock Vest by Yanina L.- Vanwonterghem

Sherlock Vest

Knitting
September 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stokinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
219 - 328 yards (200 - 300 m)
S/M, M/L
English
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This SHERLOCK vest is stylish and full of character. It can be worn on its own or as a second layer.
A perfect model for cat and dog breeds with a broad chest like: BULLDOGS, PUG, DEVON REX , SPHYNX, PERSIAN, EXOTIC SHORTHAIR, etc.
SKILL LEVEL. Suitable for advanced beginners to experienced knitters.
REQUIRED TECHNIQUES. Italian cast-on (alternative: cast-on on knitter’s choice), increases, decreases, German short rows, I-Cord binding off
CONSTRUCTION NOTES. French Bulldogs have a unique body shape with round contours, a broad chest, and a compact frame. Because of their structure, a well-fitting sweater needs special design elements, such as a wider chest area, a tailored belly cut, and flexible armholes to ensure comfort and ease of movement. These adjustments help create a snug yet comfortable fit that doesn’t restrict their mobility.
• This vest has rounded shapes that follow the natural contours of dog breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, ect.
• This design is created taking into account the breed characteristics and body structure to have the best fit.
• This garment is made in one piece, top down. Rounded curves created by using German short rows, increases and decreases.
• First, the collar is worked in the round.
• After collar, back and font are worked separately flat.
• Then, the back and the front piece are joined together and worked in the round.
• The bottom edge is finished with an “i-cord bind-off”.
• All lengths in this pattern are recommended and can be customized to your pet`s measurements.

FINISHED VEST SIZE fits pets with measurements
S/M M/L
Neck circumference 35 - 40 cm / 13.7”- 15.7” 40 - 50 cm / 15.7-19.7”
Chest circumference 45 - 55 cm / 17.5 – 21.5” 55 - 65 cm / 21.5 -25.6”
Back length (exl. Collar)
approx. 33 cm / 13” approx. 43 cm / 17”