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I’d like to knit a sweater for my small 10 lb Chihuahua Hound mix dog. Her coat is jet black and would love to see her in these silky vibrant colors. Is this recommended? How much yarn should I get? She’s 16” long, 10” neck, and 17” chest
Hello, here are our few considerations.
Good choices:
Merino wool/silk blends
Bamboo blends
Cotton/silk blends
Superwash merino (soft, warm, washable)
Avoid:
100% silk (can stretch and isn't very warm)
Mohair or fuzzy yarns (can catch debris and be harder to wash)
Rough wool if she's sensitive
A washable yarn is usually the most practical for dog sweaters.
How much yarn?
For your dog's size:
DK weight: about 180–250 yards (165–230 m)
Worsted weight: about 140–200 yards (130–180 m)
That's typically:
1 skein if it's around 220–250 yards
2 skeins if the skeins are only 100–120 yards each or if you want stripes or cables
Buying an extra skein is never a bad idea if you're using hand-dyed yarn, since dye lots can vary.
Suggested ease
For comfort, knit the chest with about ½–1 inch of positive ease, so aim for a finished chest measurement of 17½–18 inches. The neck should fit snugly but allow two fingers underneath.
Yarn weight
For a first sweater, I'd recommend:
DK weight for a lightweight, flexible sweater.
Worsted weight if you live somewhere cooler or want a cozier sweater that knits up faster.
Pattern size
With her measurements, she'd generally fall between Small and Medium in many dog sweater patterns. I'd choose the size based on the 17" chest, then adjust the body length to 16" if needed.
She'll look especially elegant in deep jewel tones against her jet-black coat, and a simple stockinette sweater with a ribbed turtleneck and leg openings would really show off those vibrant silky yarns without overwhelming her.
We hope this helps!
DGY Team
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