Knitting Pattern for Dog Sweater – French Bulldog | Dog's Stuff LILO

Even our four-legged friends need a cozy sweater in the transitional seasons – to stay warm and stylish on the go.

This model is quick to knit and also suitable for confident beginners.
Thanks to the elastic Merino quality, it adapts beautifully – and is not only perfect for French Bulldogs but also for other dogs of a similar size.

Special extra:
The pattern includes two versions – one for girl dogs and one for boy dogs.
This way, the sweater is guaranteed to fit perfectly!

And the very best …
The entire proceeds from this pattern are donated annually to animal welfare charities!

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A detailed step-by-step description will guide you safely through the entire knitting process.

For better clarity, the pattern includes a diagram as well as separate instructions for female and male dogs – ensuring a perfect fit.

BONUS: The appendix provides a comprehensive explanation of 3 different short-row methods – thoroughly described so you can choose the technique that works best for you.

Skill level: easy – intermediate

Required skills:

• knit stitches
• purl stitches
• working in the round
• increasing and decreasing
• thumb cast-on
• short rows

The size is designed to fit an adult French Bulldog.

Of course, the pattern includes separate instructions for male and female dogs – ensuring the sweater fits perfectly in both versions.

A gauge swatch is provided as always, making it easy to adapt or customize the sweater to your needs.

LANG Yarns Merino+ | Color No. 152.0068

Yarn requirement: approx. 125 g | approx. 225 m / 246 yds

→ of course, this dog sweater can also be knitted with another yarn
→ just make sure to check gauge, yardage, and needle size

Needle size: 5.0 mm (US 8 | UK 6) double-pointed needles or circular needles

Notions:
6 stitch markers (in different colors)