Granny dog coat

[tinkerpuppet]

My dog Emily will be well dressed this winter! I just finished up yet another coat for her, made from granny squares. I based the pattern on a coat my mom made for her first Boston Terrier about 20 yrs ago. I just made granny squares and copied the placement my mom used.

 

And to all those ladies (and men) who make blankets and other items from granny squares, I soooo admire you. Just these few squares just about did me in. How anyone has the patience to join more than this I can't understand. But I absolutely adore how this came out, it was worth it!

 

I woke Emily up to model this for me, so she's pretty sleepy in the pics. But she looks oh so warm

 

[Ashley's Mom]

That is sooo cute. My brother has a pit bull ( very sweet dog!) that just aboslutely freezes in this South Dakota weather in the fall and winter. You gave me an idea to fashion her a coat of her very own! Besides she would look too cute in it! Thanks!

Also your Boston is ADORABLE!

[WhiteElephant]

aww... being the mom of a Boston baby myself, I know how important it is to keep this breed warm. I think my poot would look dashing in this!

[tinkerpuppet]

Thanks! I can totally understand PitBulls needing that extra warmth. This coat is so easy to make to any size, you just add more squares.

 

And WhiteElephant, your avatar is so cute! Is that your Boston?

[PoisonApple]

Okay that is just too cute! Both the puppy and the sweater. The purple looks really good on her! You did a great job.

[angel]

That's a great idea, why didn't I ever think of it? Most patterns intimidate me but I'm pretty good at the ol' granny square

 

Angel (my best mate) will enjoy a new winter coat...

 

Emily looks beautiful in her outfit

 

-- Michelle

[Dextersmom]

The coat looks great on Emily! She is absolutely adorable

[Fidgement]

Great job and that is one sleepy pup! You're a bad mom to keep disturbing her beauty rest!!! Boston's do enjoy their down time!!

 

Too cute and great color choice.

[yarncat]

Too cute,Jennifer!

[Rosemary]

The dog and the sweater are very cute!!

[sem464]

That is really cute! My Chi might like that one better than the sweater I made her last year.

[Yelutci]

very sweet!

[MrsD]

My BT is getting jealous -- he hasn't even gotten his first sweater yet! Lucky Emily! That coat is so stylish.

[DesertCrocheter]

The coat is beautiful (love the colors on Emily, they suit her very well). I love the look on Emily's face in that second photo--she's still so sleepy and looks it!

[froggy]

Okay, That coat and especially your Boston Terrier are beautiful! Would you care to give the instructions??? Please pretty!!!

 

Like how many granny squares, what size hook you used, and how many rounds to your granny squares. My Miniature Pinscher is another dog who absolutely freezes in the winter time and before you know it, winter will be here. :dog

[danijoy]

How sweet. I think I need to make one for our miniature dauschaund. She absolutely hates to go outside in the winter and wouldn't ya know it -- winter already seems to be here. (They are talking snow today) . I just love the colors you used too. Great job.

[tinkerpuppet]

Thanks

 

I used 20 squares for Emily's coat, but this is a great way to make a coat as its so easy to just add more if you had a bigger dog (the original coat only had one belly square, I added a second one as my girl is a little curvier). I used a three round square with a sc edging, then used a sc join. I just use the holes in the corners of the squares for button holes (I keep the neck one closed, its easier to just slip over her head).

 

If anyone else makes one, I'd love to see it!

 

[WhiteElephant]

Thanks! I can totally understand PitBulls needing that extra warmth. This coat is so easy to make to any size, you just add more squares.

 

And WhiteElephant, your avatar is so cute! Is that your Boston?

 

 

Yep thats my baby:)

[kmarcene]

That is adorable. I might have to make one for my boxer. He gets really cold too because he has no under coat.

[froggy]

Thanks

 

I used 20 squares for Emily's coat, but this is a great way to make a coat as its so easy to just add more if you had a bigger dog (the original coat only had one belly square, I added a second one as my girl is a little curvier). I used a three round square with a sc edging, then used a sc join. I just use the holes in the corners of the squares for button holes (I keep the neck one closed, its easier to just slip over her head).

 

If anyone else makes one, I'd love to see it!

 

 

Jennifer, Thank you so much for your instructions and picture. I just had to start one so my mini pin won't be so cold this fall and winter. When I am finished I will post a picture. My colors are very similar to yours. I am using Red Heart yarn Soft White for the centers, Pale Plum for the next row and Medium Purple for the last row.

[Mom w/a Motif]

How sweet! My brother has a Boston Terrier, and they put him in sweaters all the time (and they live in L.A.!) What a cool idea. It looks so nice on her, too.

 

Tina

[OneCraftySAHM]

Hee, hee! Too cute! Great job!

[Gardener]

Aww....your dog is soo cute in her new sweater!

[Ashley's Mom]

I also showed my mom and now I'm stuck making her yorkie one of these. I think she will look too cute in hot pink! Especially since her name is Pebbles after the Flintstones. Thanks again for sharing.

[froggy]

I used the pattern that Jennifer used for her dog and graciously posted! Check out Asia my Miniature Pinscher! Ain't she cute!