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# The "Shorty Dash" Short-Sleeve Shirt
**A Professional Knitting Pattern with Crochet Amigurumi Detail**

**Difficulty**: Intermediate
**Size**: Small (34-36" / 86-91 cm Bust)
**Finished Measurements**: 36" (91.5 cm) circumference; 22" (56 cm) length.

## 1. Materials
*   **Yarn**: Worsted Weight (4). 
    *   Main Color (MC) for Shirt: 800 yards.
    *   Contrasting Color (CC) for Dachshund: 50 yards.
    *   Small amount of black embroidery thread for dog eyes/nose.
*   **Knitting Needles**: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles (24" or 32").
*   **Crochet Hook**: US E-4 (3.5 mm) for the dachshund appliqué.
*   **Notions**: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill (stuffing).

## 2. Gauge
*   **Knitting**: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch on US 7.
*   **Crochet**: Work tightly enough so stuffing does not show through.

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## 3. The Shirt (Knitting)

### Body
Using MC and circular needles, CO 180 sts. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker (PM) for beginning of round.
*   **Ribbing**: Work [K2, P2] ribbing for 1.5".
*   **Main Body**: Knit every round (Stockinette) until piece measures 14" from CO edge.
    *   *Math Check*: 180 sts total. Front = 90 sts, Back = 90 sts.

### Divide for Front and Back
*   **Next Round**: Knit 90 sts (Front), place remaining 90 sts on holder/waste yarn (Back).

### Front
Work back and forth in rows.
*   **Armhole Shaping**: 
    *   Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows [80 sts].
    *   Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row 4 times [72 sts].
*   Continue even in Stockinette until armhole measures 5".
*   **Neckline Shaping**:
    *   K28, BO 16 sts, K28.
    *   Working each side separately, BO 3 sts at neck edge once, then 2 sts once, then 1 st twice [21 sts remain for shoulder].
*   Work even until armhole measures 7.5". BO all sts.

### Back
Return 90 sts to needle. 
*   **Armhole Shaping**: Same as Front [72 sts].
*   Work even until Back measures same as Front to shoulder.
*   **Neckline**: BO 21 sts for shoulder, BO 30 sts for neck, BO 21 sts for shoulder.

### Sleeves (Make 2)
CO 60 sts. Work [K2, P2] ribbing for 1".
*   Knit in Stockinette for 2".
*   **Cap Shaping**: BO 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows [50 sts].
*   Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row until 20 sts remain.
*   BO all sts.

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## 4. The Wiener Dog (Crochet - Simple Shapes Template)

Using the **CC** yarn and **3.5 mm hook**. We will use the "Oval" and "Cylinder" shapes from the template instructions.

### Body (Elongated Oval)
*Ch 4, work around chain:*
*   **Rnd 1**: 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in each to start [8]
*   **Rnd 2**: inc x2, sc, inc x3, sc, inc [14]
*   **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [21]
*   **Rnd 4-15**: sc around [21]
*   **Rnd 16**: (sc, dec) around [14]
*   Stuff lightly (keep it flat-ish for the shirt).
*   **Rnd 17**: dec around [7]. Fasten off.

### Head (Oval)
*Ch 4, work around chain:*
*   **Rnd 1**: 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in each to start [8]
*   **Rnd 2**: inc x2, sc, inc x3, sc, inc [14]
*   **Rnd 3-6**: sc around [14]
*   **Rnd 7**: (sc, dec) around [~10]
*   Stuff and fasten off.

### Legs (Make 4 - Tiny Cylinders)
*   **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
*   **Rnd 2-3**: sc around [6]
*   Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.

### Ears (Make 2 - Flat Ovals)
*   Repeat Rnds 1-2 of Body, but do not join or stuff. Flatten to create floppy ears.

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## 5. Assembly & Finishing

1.  **Block the Shirt**: Steam or wet block the knitted pieces to final measurements before attaching the dog.
2.  **Seaming**: Sew shoulder seams using mattress stitch. Sew sleeve caps into armholes. Sew sleeve seams.
3.  **Neckband**: Pick up and knit 80-90 sts around neckline. Work [K1, P1] ribbing for 1". BO loosely.
4.  **The Wiener Dog Placement**: 
    *   Pin the **Body** to the center of the shirt (approx 2" below the neckline).
    *   Sew the **Head** to the front end of the body.
    *   Attach **Ears** to the head and **Legs** to the bottom of the body.
    *   Sew a tiny **Tail** (Ch 5, slip stitch back) to the rear.
5.  **Details**: Using black thread, embroider a small nose and two eyes on the head. 

**Technical Editor Note**: The bust circumference of 36" is standard for a Small. If the amigurumi feels too heavy, use a smaller amount of stuffing and secure the dog with more frequent stitches around the perimeter to distribute weight across the knit fabric.