MATERIALS: Patchwork jumper: Kind Feather, 1 skein each of colors: 05 (Yellow) 06 (Orange) 07 (Red) 11 (Pink) 12 (Lavender) 15 (Navy blue) 17 (Turquoise) 21 (Light Green) 20 (Hunter green) for the edges Solid color: 1 (2, 4) skeins of Kind Feather color 23 (Camel) Crochet hook 5 mm (US K/10.5) Darning needle Stitch marker YARN QUALITY Kind Feather, Hobbii 100 % Acrylic 100 g / 3.5 oz. = 235 m / 257 yds GAUGE 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) = 12 dc sts x 4 rounds.
SIZE: S (M, L) MEASUREMENTS Length (base of neck to base of tail): 30 (40, 60) cm / 11.8” (15.7”, 23.6”) Depth (centre of spine to top of front leg): 15 (20, 30) cm / 5.9” (7.9”, 11.8”) Easily customisable to any size dog! PATTERN INFORMATION A super cute and cosy make for your best pal. Use one colour all over for a classic look or go all out with clashing brights for a fun patchwork make. Directions are given for 3 sizes, but you can easily customise to fit any breed and size.
ABBREVIATIONS:ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet fdc = foundation dc ss = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) BPdc = back post dc FPdc = front post dc sk = skip * * = repeat directions between * * as many times as instructed sp = space RS = right side BLO = back loop only FO = fasten off.
INFO AND TIPS: Turning ch counts as your first dc throughout your squares and triangles. You can easily alter the size of your jumper, simply measure your squares against your dog as you go. Different breeds all vary hugely in size so make sure you do what you need so your jumper is the perfect fit!
BIG SQUARES: Ch 4, ss to join into a ring. Round 1: ch3, 2dc in ring, *ch1, 3dc in ring* three times, ch1, ss to ch3 to join. Round 2: ss back to ch1 sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, *(3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next ch1 sp* three times, 3dc in next sp, ch1, ss to ch3 to join. Round 3: ss back to ch1 sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, *3dc in next sp, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next ch1 sp* three times, 3dc in next sp, 3dc in next ch1 sp, ch1, ss to ch3 to join. Round 4: ss back to ch1 sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, *3dc in each sp to next ch1 sp, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next ch1 sp* three times, 3dc in each sp to next ch1 sp, 3dc in ch1 sp, ch1, ss to ch3 to join.
SMALL SQUARES:Make as “Big Squares” until you have a total of 3 (4, 6) rounds or half the number of rounds you worked before. Make three identical squares. If you are making a size S or have a dog with a particularly large neck and head compared to their body, such as a French bulldog, English bulldog, pug etc, you might prefer to omit the third small square and work Chest Panel Adaptation instead.
TRIANGLES: Round 1: ch5, (3dc, ch2, 4dc) all in fifth ch from hook, turn. Round 2: ch4, 3dc in sp between final 2 sts from previous round, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) all in ch2 sp, 4dc between first 2 sts from previous round, turn. Round 3: ch4, 3dc between final 2 sts from previous round, 3dc in next sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) all in ch2 sp, 3dc in next sp, 4dc between first 2 sts from previous round, turn. Size S fasten off. Round 4: ch4, 3dc between final 2 sts from the previous round, 3dc in each sp to ch2 sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) all in ch2 sp, 3dc in each sp to last 4 sts, 4dc between first 2 sts from previous round, turn. Repeat Round 4 until you have the same number of rounds as your small squares and then fasten off. You should have the same number of 3dc groups on the edges of your triangles as you do your small squares. Make two identical triangles.
JOINING: Lay your panels out as shown. With RS touching, join your pieces by connecting the red marked edges with each other, and then the green marked edges. The green marks connect the front panel which sits at your dog’s chest. Join in your preferred method, either by working a sc through each st on both edges to seam, or by using a needle to sew them together. Weave in these ends once done so they don’t get in the way while you’re working your edging. If you chose to omit your third square do not place the small square at the top of the picture, and work Chest Panel Adaptation instead. Patchwork color combination.
