Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (4 skeins total, 170 yards each) in chocolate brown, vanilla cream, strawberry pink, and banana yellow
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Sharp scissors
- Four stitch markers (optional)
- Tape measure for checking fit
- A small amount of polyester fiberfill (optional) for decoration
Instructions
- Chain 58 for the back panel.
- Work one double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook and continue with one double crochet in each chain across. Turn work.
- Chain 3, double crochet across the first row and turn.
- Repeat this row until you have 14 rows total, changing colors at the end of rows 4, 8, and 12.
- For the neck opening, work Row 15: chain 3, double crochet across the first 20 stitches, chain 17, skip the next 17 stitches, and double crochet in the final 20 stitches.
- For Row 16: chain 3, work one double crochet in each stitch across the first section, in the neck opening, and across the final section.
- Continue with double crochet for Rows 17 through 22.
- For Row 23 start belly shaping: chain 3, work double crochet in first 6 stitches, skip next 17 stitches, double crochet in remaining stitches.
- For Rows 24 through 27, keep 41 stitches in each row.
- For Row 28, chain 3 and double crochet across.
- Fold the coat with the right side facing, use stitch markers to hold the belly edges together and sew the marked section.
- Try the coat on your dog for a fit check and adjust as needed.
- Make optional cherry or whipped-cream detail and attach it.
- Weave in all ends and ensure the coat is securely finished.
- Block the coat if necessary.
Notes
This coat is best suited as a short supervised costume for occasions like photo sessions. Ensure that the coat does not restrict the dog's movement or comfort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
