Chihuahua Sweater

[Grazzhopper]

Yesterday evening i adopted a chihuaha from a family who couldnt keep him because their 2 year old girl would mis treat him. He was also mistreated when they adopted him from a shelter. He has a nice home now and isnt going anywhere. They named him Hank, so here is hank in his new sweater.

 

I didnt use a pattern, just improvised and came up with this...lol. Its a fun challenge to try and create your own patterns. I didnt get the best shots, he was busy eating and trying to give me kisses .

[boksie]

How cute! I have 2 chis and they are the most loving little babies I could ask for. My mil adopted a chi who had been mistreated and she has become a sweetheart (the chi not my mil lol!). Many people think chis are great pets for kids but they aren't! Chis can not handle a lot of frisky play that kids like to have with dogs. I think you and Hank will be very happy.

[Lynn]

Awww, Hank is adorable and his little sweater looks great on him. You did a nice job! Bless you for taking Hank into your home. I have never had a Chi but do know a lot about all breeds and they are definately NOT a breed to pair with young children. I'm sure Hank will live a long and happy life with his new family

[DesertCrocheter]

Congratulations! And the sweater is adorable. Hank looks most handsome. Patty

[jillybean]

Congratulations Hank! The sweater looks really good on him and I bet he's relieved to be in a calm place. What a lucky boy!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Aww Congrats on you new friend He's precious He looks great in his sweater great job !!

[pamshooked]

I have tried to make my Sissie a sweater and they never fit. She is 8 lbs and has a longer body than a full blooded chi. Advise me if you can how to fit her. I love the style and it looks easy ( : Thanks

[SlowCrocheter]

Nice job.

[Grazzhopper]

I have tried to make my Sissie a sweater and they never fit. She is 8 lbs and has a longer body than a full blooded chi. Advise me if you can how to fit her. I love the style and it looks easy ( : Thanks

 

 

The way i start my pattern is by making a chain long enough to fit around the largest part of their belly. Then i dc in each ch across, turn and dc across. I keep making rows till i get the length i want to cover their belly to their front legs, and i stop and wrap it around the dog to meet both sides under their belly to see if it meets together without stretching. Thats my way of doing it,lol. I hope that makes sense to you. I will be making my mother a sweater for her chi, so this time i will write it down as i do it, and will post it. Hopefully it will make sense to everyone, ive never posted patterns before so that other people could use. Always been afraid i wont explain properly. Feel free to send me a post on here

[Grazzhopper]

Ty everyone for the nice comments

[Dawn143]

Awww how cute Hank is in his cute sweater.... You did a great job on making it.... GBU!:)

[happy stitcher]

What a sweet little boy! He looks very handsome in his new sweater!

Congratulations to both of you for finding each other. I'm sure he'll love his new home!

[lhasaapsolady]

Your furbaby is precious and so adorable in the sweater.

[pamshooked]

Thanks for the instructions:clap! I'll give it a try after I finish my two commitments I'm crocheting now. I am a sap for Chi's too! Hank looks a lot like our first Chi Joey (deceased). Sissy loves kids (must be the mix in her) but hides from the grandchildren now because they constantly want to pick her up but old Joey didn't like kids :boxperiod! I hope you enjoy many years with your Hank

[CraftyZone]

I love the sweater you made him thank God you where there to get him before some more harm came to him. Many years ago I adopted a dog that had been mistreated he became the most loving dog I ever had. Congratulations on your new fur baby he is so cute.

[Monique39]

oh my goodness.. how adorable!!

[teakaycee]

OMGosh...............how sweet.......... both the sweater and the puppy!!!

 

 

 

 

 

[CraftyShannon]

I just got a new chihuahua puppy yesterday. She only 10 weeks and weighs like 20 ounces, so I couldn't even find a sweater for her when I was at the pet store today. Thanks for the instructions. Once things settle down here in a few days, I'll have to see if I can make one to fit her.

[christinascrochethaven]

how sweet and cute...and so is the sweater:yay

[letterpusher]

Hank is so lucky to have you. I know he already feels loved and cared for. He is a handsome little fellow. Give him hugs and kisses from your Crochetville family. Merry Christmas.

[Grazzhopper]

I havnt been on the pc for a few days. I will be posting the sweater pattern. I need to make another sweater step by step with pictures for people to be able to understand how ive made it. The sweater was trial and error.

[Lilly Flower]

Hank looks like such a sweet dog! The sweater you made him is amazing!

[jeanrss]

i am new at this and really like your doggie sweater. Do you mind sharing your personal pattern or guidance so i can make one for ky for christmas.

thank you

jean siegel

[jeanrss]

thank you your little one looks great in His special one of a kind outfit.

jean siegel

[meowy]

heehee chihuahuas are cute, but they're even more cute when dressed up in clothing