Here is a nice cozy cowl for my doggie! The chunky, soft rib knit makes the cowl stretchy yet snug for easy on and easy off while providing extra warmth. It stretches to almost double its flat size and can fit a variety of sizes and shapes. Can also be worn unfolded to cover the dog’s ears. It is knitted in the round from the bottom up with an optional buttonhole for the leash tab.
Materials:
1 Ball Bernat Softee Chunky, Teal Twists, Bulky, 100% Acrylic, 128 yds, $3.29
Locking Stitch Marker
Yarn Needle
Needle: US Size 6 [4.00mm] Circular Needles 16″ or less
Skill Level: Beginner
Measurements:
12″ High
5″ Wide
(Measurements taken flat)
Pattern:
CO 42 sts, place marker, join.
Round 1 – 60: K2, P2 until marker.
(Or until 12″ high)
Bind off. Weave in ends.
Optional Buttonhole: About 7.5 inches up from bottom, place a buttonhole anywhere during a round. Begin on a K2. Do not knit. Instead YO 3 times, p3tog, continue with pattern. This creates a 1-inch buttonhole for the dog collar loop to poke through.
Notes:
Knits up quick! Can be started and finished in one weekend of ambitious knitting. Great for a last minute holiday gift for your dog buddy!
Sizing – This one size can fit my dog (puggle size) all the way up to large full-sized dogs. Dogs with long thin necks like whippets or short stocky necks like bulldogs to retrievers or boxers. It will just have a slightly different look. It will be too big for toy dogs like chihuahuas or dachshunds.
Customize this pattern for your own dog. Modify the number of stitches and rounds to accommodate your dog size. Or move the placement of the buttonhole. If using a gauge swatch, make sure to circular knit the swatch. Or you can just eyeball it. This pattern and the fit is very forgiving, so if it’s too big it can just be folded down. If too small at first, it should stretch to fit.
Harper
This chunky snoods looks so cozy! Thanks for sharing. Your dog looks adorable in it 🙂