Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch

3 Draw the right needle under the left, catching the loop and transferring it across.

4 Purl creates a smoother, flatter finish than knit stitch.

Casting off

1 Keeping the yarn at the back of your work, knit the first two stitches onto the right-hand needle.

2 Insert the left needle into the stitch that’s furthest from the tip.

3 Lift this stitch over the other stitch, slipping it off the needle.

4 Knit another stitch onto the right-hand needle and repeat to the end of the row.

5 When there is one stitch left, slip it off the needle and thread the yarn through to secure it.

Abbreviations

sts—stitches

k—knit

k1—knit one stitch

p—purl

p1—purl one stitch

m1—miss one—i.e., knit into front and back of same stitch

k2tog—knit 2 stitches together

k3tog—knit 3 stitches together

ktbl—knit into the back of the stitch

yo—yarn over—i.e., bring yarn over the needle and back to the front to make a loop

x2—make two

Rib stitch—k1, p1

Garter stitch—knit all rows

Stockinette stitch—knit one row, pearl one row

Seed stitch—2 rows: k1, p1, 2 rows: p1, k1. Repeat continuously

Tips

• Your pet’s skin may be sensitive to wool, so use acrylic yarn where possible

• Keep your stitches relaxed and loose to make life easier

• When adapting the patterns for bigger dogs, use larger needles and chunky yarn

• Have fun with colors and embellishments!

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Vintage Ruffled Bonnet (#ulink_196c0a7c-bb2a-5f35-9b77-2a43a6dcf3db)

Inspired by antique Victorian lace bonnets, this beautiful example of hand-knit finery will look darling on furry friends with larger heads (and calmer dispositions). Knit in pure white for an authentic look or choose a bright color or stripes for a wild take on a classic pattern—or go all out with a super-sized rose corsage (see here (#uc43af9ae-c09b-4ca9-9a17-95ad7caa3b9e))!

Materials

Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles

Double knit yarn

Darning needle

This was knitted for a dog with a bulldog-shaped-head. The bonnet is worked in one piece from the ties at the back through to the front picot edging. You could embellish it with flowers, beads, buttons, or lace. To adapt it for a smaller dog, use size 2 (2.75mm) knitting needles and 4-ply yarn, or to make it larger, try chunky yarn with size 9 (5.5mm) needles.

Directions

Cast on 130 sts

Knit first 2 rows

On next 2 rows, cast off 50 sts and knit to end

Knit 1 row

Purl 1 row

Continue in stockinette stitch for 21 rows

With the right side facing, cast on 24 sts and knit to end of row

With the wrong side facing, cast on 24 sts and purl to end of row

Continue in stockinette stitch for 16 rows

Knit 2 rows

Purl 1 row

K1, * yo (yarn over), k2tog, repeat from * to last stitch, k1