This pattern is designed to create a warm and stylish hoodie for your furry friend with a chest size of 19 inches. The hoodie features a snug fit around the chest and a cute hood to keep your pup cozy during chilly days.
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch
Using long-tail cast on, cast on 80 stitches.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.
Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 4 inches from cast on edge.
Shape armholes: Bind off 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Next row (right side): Knit across 72 stitches.
Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 8 inches from cast on edge.
Shape hood: Divide the stitches in half. Work back and forth on the first half of the stitches, shaping the hood as follows:
Row 1: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1
Row 2: Purl
Repeat these 2 rows until 12 stitches remain. Bind off.
Join yarn at neck edge and repeat shaping for second half of the stitches.
Join seams under the arms.
Attach yarn at the neck edge and pick up stitches around the hood opening. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off in pattern.
Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.
Your furry friend's new cozy hoodie is ready to keep them warm and stylish on their next outdoor adventure!