DIY clothes for the sphinx: diagrams with photos and videos

11/12/2020 Pet supplies Share

In order to keep your pet warm in the cold, you need to knit clothes for him. This is especially true for Sphynx cats, which have delicate skin. For them, clothes made by your hands will be very useful. In this article you will find a description of a knitted sweater with a pattern and detailed description. If the cat is not protected from hypothermia, then it will develop respiratory diseases. At the same time, diseases in sphinxes are very difficult to treat.

As you know, a cat is one of the domestic animals that has the most pronounced character, and each individual has its own, but what they have in common is willfulness, capriciousness and stubbornness. In sphinxes, these qualities are generally manifested much more clearly. Therefore, it is necessary to accustom the cat to clothes carefully, and in no case against the will of the cat.

The first and most important circumstance: clothing should not be too tight, and at the same time, should not drag on the floor, interfering with the movement of the animal. It is optimal to have fasteners that allow you not to squeeze the animal into a piece of clothing, but to envelop it with it.

Clothing should be made of natural, non-electrifying materials.

When trying on, try to keep the animal busy with games or treats. It's good if you have one or a couple of assistants. If there is an urgent need (for example, you have to move for a long time with the animal in the cold season), it is not a sin to use a trick and lure the animal with the help of a special spray purchased at a pet store with the aroma of catnip.

Preparing for work

Clothes for constantly freezing cats are not a luxury at all. Sphinxes that do not experience cold move normally and are not at risk of physical inactivity.

In order to make a cat outfit, there are some requirements that apply to clothing for Sphynx cats:

• should have a simple cut and a minimum number of seams;
• be comfortable;
• be distinguished by a small number of items in the costume;
• fabrics should be predominantly natural.

Important! Due to frequent washing and cleaning, pet clothing should not quickly lose its appearance.

Yarn and hook

For cats, you need to choose only natural yarn. It should not be electrified . Silk and wool fit this description. From plant origin, you can also pay attention to cotton. Only it is not so warm that you can knit sweaters for pets only from it. Unless there are some demi-season options.

As for color, you can choose a variety of combinations, but experienced pet owners strongly advise against bright shades . This can noticeably distract the cat from its typical routine. And the first fitting can simply scare your pet and instill fear in clothes . To prevent all this from happening, it is better to pay attention to calmer tones.

Bright elements can be left for the back of the product . The hook is selected in this case only depending on the thickness of the thread. The product should be strong, durable and tight.

If some crochet patterns somehow allow larger hooks for looseness, then it would simply be inappropriate here. The cat should not be disturbed by excess fibers and threads.

For beginners, how to cast on the first loops on a hook:

Set of first loops

Set of 1st and 2nd loops on hook

Crochet 1st chain

Material selection

Costumes made from fabrics purchased for this purpose look great on sphinxes. But no less attractive are the outfits made from the owners’ old sweaters. In order not to injure the skin of pets, choose fabrics that do not accumulate static electricity during friction.

In order to understand whether the capricious Sphynx will like the fabric, you need to wash it with an odorless detergent, dry it and place it on the cat’s bed. If there are no incidents, then you can sew clothes from it.

Choosing tools

A women's sweater can be knitted on both metal and wooden knitting needles. Wooden ones are better for beginners because they prevent unscheduled “falling off” of hinges, which is a disaster for beginners - they will not be able to “plant” the hinges again, they will have to undo everything.

As for selecting the diameter of the knitting needles for the yarn, follow the available recommendations from the yarn manufacturers - the labels indicate which knitting needles and crochet are recommended for knitting from the selected thread. Here there is an indication of the characteristic density, but you should not pay attention to them, because everyone’s knitting style is individual - some knit loosely, while others pull the thread tightly on their finger.

Be sure to prepare circular knitting needles - knitting needles on a fishing line - of the same number as the main ones. They will be needed to tie the neckline.

Taking measurements

The construction of any pattern begins with taking measurements. You will need a special measuring tape to measure three parameters:

• neck girth (NC) - measure the thickest, lower part of the neck;
• chest girth (CG) - measurement is carried out under the front legs and along the body;
• product length (DI) - measure the distance between the bases of the neck and tail.

However, the product may have a collar and sleeves. Then a number of additional measurements are carried out:

• neck length (NL) – the distance from the base of the neck to the ears;
• torso girth (TG) - measured along the lower abdomen, in front of the hind legs;
• OPL and OPL - the girth of the front and hind legs, taking into account the indicators of the widest part.

Important! When constructing a pattern, length measurements are taken in full size, and girth measurements are divided in half.

Why are cat paws trampling?

The cat performs “stomping” rhythmically, similar to how a kitten moves its paws over its mother’s belly while sucking milk. Such movements cause the flow of milk to the nipple. At the same time, the kitten also purrs loudly with pleasure, and in order for the milk received during sucking to be better digested, it begins to intensively secrete saliva. The cat can simply jump onto your lap, but without performing “stomping” movements. This is a sign that the pet has unlimited trust in its owner. Rumbling is a kind of ritual.

That's why the cat tramples on the owner's lap - this is how she begs for additional affection. If you constantly drive an animal off your lap, it will simply get offended and stop coming to you. But all cat breeders know about the vindictiveness of an offended cat - she is capable of starting to shit anywhere, and it will be quite difficult to wean her from this. Cats are offended because the mother did not drive the kitten away from her in such situations, and they expect the same from humans.

Another reason why cats may stomp on something soft, such as a pillow or sofa, is to get to bed. Still, cats by their origin are rather wild animals; in nature, they tried to create something like a nest. Now the cat sleeps on a soft rug, or even on the owners’ bed, but the “nesting” instinct remains.

A new hobby has appeared in my life - knitting for animals. The first cold weather on the street turned urban animals into real fashionistas and fashionistas. Apartment animals have become so cute in their new clothes! Although, the most important thing is that clothing for animals is not only a tribute to fashion, but, first of all, a means of protecting creatures from the cold.

A friend who has a cute cat asked me to knit a sweater for her pet. I had to tinker a lot before I found the right pattern and learned how to take measurements from four-legged animals.

After the sweater for the cat, two more sweaters were knitted, but for dogs (a friend recommended it to her friend). Now I'm waiting for Monday to take the dog's measurements and sew a vest for her. Perhaps one of the customers will be ready for a fur coat for the dog.

For you, I have prepared master classes on sewing and knitting clothes for animals. I hope that now your pets will not freeze in winter.

To knit a sweater for a cat you need:

- white half-wool threads (280mx100g) - pink threads (acrylic) (250mx100g) - knitting needles No. 3 - needle with a large eye

In order to knit this product you must be able to:

- knit knit and purl stitches - yarn over - pick up air loops - gather the product with a needle and large thread

We put 71 loops on the knitting needles with pink thread. We knit collar
with a 1x1 elastic band.

We divide the knitting into the tummy (25 stitches) and the back (46 stitches). Change the color of the thread to white and then knit the back and belly at the same time either from two balls, or by pulling the second end of the thread from the middle of the ball.

1 row

- belly: 25 knit stitches between which we place 14 yarn overs evenly - back: 23 knit stitches, 1 yarn over, 23 knit stitches.

2nd row
- back: 47 p. - tummy: elastic 1x1 39 loops

3rd row

- tummy: remove 1 p., 1 yarn over, elastic 1x1 37 loops, 1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch. - back: remove 1 stitch, 1 yarn over, knit 45 stitches, 1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch.

4 row

- back: 49 p. - tummy: elastic 1x1 41 loops

5-10 rows

We knit like rows 3 and 4.

Row 11 (start knitting armholes)

- tummy: bind off 3 loops, elastic 1x1 44 loops - back: bind off 3 loops, 52 p.

Row 12
- back: cast off 3 stitches, purl 49. - tummy: close 3 loops, elastic 1x1 41 loops

Rows 13-27

We knit in a straight line according to the pattern.

28 row

- tummy: dial 3 air. loops further according to the drawing - back: dial 3 air. loops further according to the picture

Row 29
- back: dial 3 air. loops further according to the figure - tummy: dial 3 air. loops further according to the picture

We knit from the collar 13.5 cm. We finish the tummy by knitting 2 cm with a yellow thread with a 1x1 elastic band.

We knit the back to a length of 18 cm. We begin to decrease the loops. To do this, we knit 2 loops together at the beginning and end of each front row. We knit the purl rows with purl loops. We knit the back to a length of 24 cm, after which we close the loops.

We sew the details of the product with a needle with a large eye.

We knit a 1x1 strip with a pink thread and an elastic band equal to the length of the edge of the back.

Sew the knitted strip to the edge of the back.

We knit the sleeves.
To do this, cast on 40 loops with pink thread. We knit 1 cm with an elastic band 1x1. Change the color of the thread. We make one yarn over at the edges of the front row and knit another 1 cm. Again we make one yarn over in the front row and knit another 2.5 cm sleeve. We knit a second sleeve.

We sew the edges of the sleeves and sew them to the sweater.

I decided to decorate the sweater with a heart so that no one would have any doubt that the product was knitted with love for the customer’s pet.

This is the sweater I made for the cat.

What do you think about clothes for animals?

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Universal drawing

First, draw the back, which consists of two parts. In the middle is the fold line. The holes for the neck and legs are represented by semicircular notches. The length of the product is noted, and then a drawing is made using the data obtained. The CD line indicates the distance from the front to the hind legs.

A pattern made on the fabric will allow you to adjust all sizes during fitting. Your pet's clothing should be comfortable and not interfere with its movements. Therefore, 2 or 3 cm should be added to the girth measurements obtained. Up to 1 cm is added to the seams for oblique and curly cuts, and up to 2.5 cm for side and shoulder seams.

Family site for everyone

Of course, the Egyptian landmark does not need clothes - he is already warm, but the seals of the same name get very cold in their fur. To prevent the purebred cat from freezing, we will knit a sweater for the sphinx - warm, comfortable and beautiful, to match a royal person - a beauty. A woolen sweater is knitted easily, mainly with stockinette knitting needles: even an inexperienced knitter can master its creation using a step-by-step master class.

Required Items

First of all, you should equip your workplace. You will need a table free of objects, a comfortable chair, and good lighting. You will also need:

• fabric for pattern, tracing paper;
• knitting yarn, crochet hook or knitting needles;
• several types of fabrics - main, lining, finishing and insulation;
• adhesive materials necessary to strengthen various sections;
• sewing machine;
• tailor's chalk and accessories: zipper, Velcro fasteners, snaps, buttons;
• finishing braid, fringe, lace, appliqués;
• threads of different colors, needles, scissors.

Perhaps not all items on the list will be useful. But having a pattern, accessories and material, you can already start working.

Loop calculation

To calculate the density, you need to cast on 20-30 loops on the knitting needles and knit about 10 cm with the pattern chosen for the sweater. The resulting sample should be steamed with an iron or moistened and dried properly so that the sample takes on its final form and shape. Afterwards, calculations are made of the number of loops per 1 cm of fabric, as well as the number of rows per 1 cm of height. Record your results.

How to make clothes for the sphinx

You can use one pattern to sew different clothes. Fabrics that differ in quality and properties, different fittings, and finishing will provide several options. It should be taken into account that:

• home outfits should be as loose and soft as possible; it is better to sew them from old things;
• suits and overalls for walking should be made of waterproof fabrics.

Elegant dresses and suits, tuxedos for pets are made from expensive materials and jewelry is used.

Knitted sweater

Before starting work, measure the volume of the cat’s neck and the approximate length of the product. Add a couple of centimeters for a loose fit. In order to knit a sweater, you will need:

• circular and regular knitting needles No. 3.5;
• 100 g of soft wool yarn, possibly mixed with acrylic;
• sewing needle.

Note! You can knit a sweater for the sphinx using the simplest pattern, for example, in stockinette stitch. All odd rows are knitted with knit stitches, and even rows are knitted with purl stitches. Knitting is done in two threads. The first 3 cm are done with a 1x1 elastic band.

To form sleeves, 18 loops are added on both sides of the fabric. Knit about 10 cm (depending on the size of the pet) and close 21 loops in the middle. In the next row, 28 stitches are knitted above these closed loops and another 10 cm are knitted in stockinette stitch.

Close 18 loops on both sides. After another 10 cm of knitted fabric, knit an elastic band 3 cm high. And then close the remaining loops. After the side seams and sleeves are sewn, the collar is knitted. If the front of the sweater is made from two parts, you get a sweater.

Dress

Dresses for Sphynx cats will serve as a real decoration for them. It is enough to choose one pattern and different fabrics, combining which you can get an outfit for special occasions and home clothes.

Flounces are sewn to the skirt, and they are also used for sleeves. Bows and ruffles, lace frills will add originality to your pet's appearance. The main thing is that clothes that quickly become contaminated with sebum should be washed well as they are worn.

Overalls

To keep sphinxes or other short-haired pets from freezing, you can sew them a soft jumpsuit made of fleece or knitwear. To prevent the seams from irritating or putting pressure on the skin, it is better to place them on the front side of the product and trim them with a beautiful braid.

The same pattern, but only in a more simplified form, with straight lines instead of curved ones, is suitable for a knitted product.

The tuxedo

Only professionals or those who have extensive experience can handle sewing such a complex garment. You need to know how to not only cut, this small thing has a rather complex finish.

A tuxedo is easier to knit. Moreover, they knit it like a sweater, adjusting the length of the product if necessary, since its front part should be much longer than the back. The butterfly can be made black, or you can deviate from accepted norms and knit it from bright colored threads.

Airy skirt

In a fluffy and bright skirt, the Sphynx cat will look charming. You can sew it quite quickly, and without using a sewing machine:

1. A rectangle is cut out of organza or nylon. Its height is the length of the future product, and its width should be equal to the girth of the cat’s torso along with an increase that provides volume. If the cat is small, the height of the skirt can be 15 or 20 cm. The width is chosen individually, usually up to 150 cm.
2. Using a regular sewing needle, the long side is evenly gathered onto the thread. Its length should slightly exceed the waist circumference of the sphinx.
3. An elegant ribbon-belt is sewn onto a thread with gathered fabric.

Sew the sides of the rectangle as desired. They decorate the “Chopin tutu” (this is the name of the model) with bows and flowers made of the same airy and light material.

Vest without pattern

The vest doesn't even need a diagram. You'll need an old sweater. And for a small kitten, you can take a warm baby sock. The manufacturing process is as follows:

1. The cut sleeve is laid out on the table with the seam down and the fold up.
2. The sleeve cap will be the lower part of the vest, so it is cut in a certain way. The back should be longer, and the part related to the stomach should be shorter. Then the braid is folded or sewn.
3. The seam should be at the front of the vest. The part of the sleeve or sock with the elastic should match the collar.
4. In order to determine the location of the armholes, apply the blank to the pet, and then cut out ovals and process their edges.

To sew a vest from a sock, remove its toe and heel parts. Since this item is quite elastic, all that remains is to determine the length of the vest and cut out the holes for the front legs.

Insulated option for walking

If your pet needs to go for walks, the fabrics used to sew the overalls should be waterproof. And the warm lining and synthetic padding will protect it from strong winds. To ensure that such clothes do not restrict movement, the pattern should be increased, as well as seam allowances. You can knit a soft sweater from double yarn and sew a knit lining to it.

Instinctive behavior

Cat trampling begins when a person takes a sitting or lying position. If the cat is in a good mood, it will immediately jump onto your lap and begin the “massage.” Most owners like it. But you need to keep an eye on the animal, because after some time the movements become a little more intrusive, and the claws begin to dig into the body.

This behavior is instinctive for a cat. Regardless of how many years a cat has lived in the world, the pet still remains partly a kitten. Unlike her homeless relatives, she does not have to worry about food, shelter, or anything else; she does not have any worries, so she cannot fully grow up. And the kitten needs a mother, so the cat looks for a replacement for her in a person.

The kitten goes to sleep only next to its mother. An adult cat also lays down next to a person. And he jumps on his knees as soon as the owner sits down. If they also start stroking her, she will perceive it as if licking has begun.

Who needs extra warmth?

Representatives of the cat family have long been the owners of fluffy fur coats, which, in addition to external beauty, perform a number of important functions. They warm the mustachioed purrs, protect them from wind, moisture, and also help camouflage domestic predators.

But not all tailed animals are endowed with thick fur. There are completely hairless or very short-haired breeds that are somewhat popular among people prone to allergies. However, such pets require special care. The fact is that their body temperature is always elevated, and in the cold season such cats need additional warmth, which is why their owners dress them up in original things.

Below is a list of cats that need extra warmth:

1. The Sphynx is the most famous breed of hairless cat. Famous for its abundance of folds and wrinkles, as well as its large ears.
2. Peterbald - the breed appeared thanks to crossing. The coat usually does not exceed 2 mm; some individuals have eyebrows and whiskers.
3. Kohana - those with smooth skin, even if they want, will not be able to acquire hair, because they do not have hair follicles.
4. Levkoy is another result of crossing breeds. They have funny forward-curved ears and an incredibly easy-going disposition.
5. Bambino is similar in appearance to a dachshund due to its long body and short legs, which sometimes makes it difficult for him to jump to the desired place.
6. The Elf is a new breed, bred in 2007. A characteristic feature is the ears curved in the opposite direction, which is why they resemble fairy-tale creatures.
7. Minskin is a short-legged representative of hairless cats. Unlike other brothers, it has thick hair on its ears and head.

Preparatory stage for sewing

To make a beautiful outfit for your pet with your own hands, you need to choose not only the type of clothing, but also the material. Both cases have their own nuances.

Choosing an outfit type

The choice of type of clothing directly depends on the purpose it serves, as well as on the season. For summer, you should choose T-shirts or a vest; for spring/autumn, a sweater, vest and light jacket are suitable, and for winter, a warm winter jumpsuit.

Fabric selection

The choice of material must be made based on the following criteria:

• purpose: everyday wear, at exhibitions, protection from dirt;
• season: summer, autumn and winter things;
• characteristics of the breed.

Based on these parameters, the requirements for the fabric are determined: wear resistance, moisture resistance, ease of cleaning, heat retention, fading in the sun.

Regardless of who will wear the clothes (kitten, cat or cat), it should be sewn or knitted from natural materials. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing allergies and dermatitis.

Most often, things for cats are made from viscose, cotton, linen, wool and synthetics. There are mixed models, the creation of which uses several types of materials at once. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, carefully read the description of the selected fabrics.

What tools are needed?

If you need to sew a suit or any other type of clothing, then you will need a needle and thread and scissors. A sewing machine will help speed up the work process and make it better. If knitting will be used, then knitting needles and a hook are needed.

How to take measurements

To knit or sew, you need to take measurements of the animal. A knitted or sewn item of clothing is made to the same measurements. Therefore, it is enough to measure your pet correctly once.

The following quantities are required for operation:

• neck girth;
• back length (from the neck to the beginning of the tail);
• body girth. Measured just behind the forelimbs.

Other measurements are additional (for example, the distance between the paws). They arise if you need to sew a special suit. For standard outfits, these three measurements are quite enough.

When measuring the size of an animal, there is no need to leave extra centimeters in reserve. All measurements are carried out with the same centimeter, which during the process of taking measurements is in a free, and not in a tense, position. The result will be a small reserve, which will be enough for seams.

What it is?

Short-haired or small dogs often freeze when walking in cold weather. That is why they begin to ask to be held in the arms of their owner and drag him home. This is where warm clothing for the animal comes in handy. Of course, pet stores offer many options for clothing for animals, but something made with your own hands looks much better, and can be of absolutely any color and shape.

If you're not good at sewing but love to knit, update your pet's closet with stylish knitted sweaters. In addition, the items you create will accurately fit the dog's size, without bulging or unnecessarily squeezing.

Sweater with a pattern

You can knit a gorgeous sweater with a pattern for your pet. It will be more complicated than the previous one, but it will look very interesting. It’s up to you to decide which sweater to choose.

For this sweater we will need:

1. knitting needles number 3.5
2. yarn 100 grams (light and dark) wool or 50/50 with acrylic
3. needle

Knitting density 16 p. / 22 rows = 10/10 cm. Cast on 48 loops with blue thread and knit with a 2/2 elastic band. Switch to a white thread and knit 5 cm in stockinette stitch. Next, start knitting the pattern according to the pattern:

"Knitted house for a cat"

“Everyone in the world needs a home!” We turn the very correct words of one children's song into a funny knitting master class. A simple technique, detailed descriptions and diagrams will help you crochet a cute house for your pet yourself.

Materials and tools:

2. Crochet hook with rubber bands. GAMMA handle, art. RHP metal d 6.0 mm 16 cm

5. Universal scissors GAMMA, art. G-204.

7. Hand needles for knitted items. GAMMA, art. N-009 2 pcs. (Blue)

Ear knitting pattern:

*…* - the sequence of actions between these signs will be repeated

It took 4 skeins of yarn “ARACHNA” “Macrame Maxi” (80% cotton, 20% polyester 250 g No. 26 light brown)

1. We start knitting the house from the entrance hole. To do this, take the inner part of the GAMMA hoop (art. PRS d 210 mm, wood) and tie it around it. Using a crochet hook with a rubberized handle GAMMA (art. RHP metal d 6.0 mm 16 cm) No. 6 we make a loop, put it on the hoop and insert the thread through the formed loop.

We grab the thread under the hoop, form loops and tie the hoop along the diameter with single crochets.

2. We knit 66 single crochets (dc). We count the columns along the loops of the braid. This will be the 1st row.

3. We start the next row with a single crochet in the 1st loop of the 1st row, grabbing the back wall and the jumper of the loop so that there are no holes.

4. We continue to knit 66 sc in the round, without increasing.

5. 3rd row: knit with single crochets “in a split”; To do this, we form the 1st lifting loop of the row. Pull out the last loop.

We bring it to the wrong side and knit it.

Remove the loop from the hook and pull the thread to the front side.

Through the loop formed by the thread we knit a loop removed from the hook and left on the wrong side.

The lifting loop of the 3rd row is knitted.

6. We knit the second loop of the 3rd row using the “split” method (see figure). So we continue to knit the entire row - without additions, with crochet number 8 for knitting GAMMA (art. CHT metal d 8.0 mm 15 cm).

7. We knit 20 rows in total. Place GAMMA markers (art. MKL-20 plastic d 20 mm) for decreases every 10 stitches.

8. 21st row: decrease, *9 sc, decrease*, so until the end of the row. (-6 p = 60 p).

9. 22nd row: 60 sc.

23rd row: 3 sc, *decrease, 8 sc*, to the end of the row. (-6 p=54p).

24th row: 54 sc.

25th row: 5 sc, *decrease, 7 sc*, to the end of the row. (-6 p=48p).

26th row: 48 sc.

27th row: 7 sc, *decrease, 6 sc*, to the end of the row. (-6 p=42p).

28th row: 48 sc.

29th row: 2 sc, *decrease, 5 sc*, to the end of the row. (-6 p=38p).

Row 30: 38 sc.

31st row: *decrease, 2 sc*, to the end of the row. (-9 p=29 p).

Change the hook to No. 6.

32nd row: 29 sc.

33rd row: *decrease, 1 sc*, to the end of the row. (-9p=20p).

Turtleneck

This pattern will help you knit a comfortable short-sleeve sweater for your cat. You can knit it sleeveless by simply tying the armhole. Before making a pattern, you must measure the cat and write down its dimensions. Using these dimensions, you will create an individual pattern, which will come in handy more than once in the future.

The depth of the armhole depends on the size of the cat. If you plan to edge the armholes with elastic, then increase their height and depth by 1 cm. You need to reduce the width of the backrest as follows:

• Smoothly: knit 2 loops together along the edges of the back in every second right row.
• Sharp: Knit 2 stitches together along the edges of the back on each RS row.

We knit with an elastic band (knit 1, purl 1). You can decorate the back with braids or braids. We knit the collar with an elastic band (k2, p2).

Pattern

3 is the distance from the base of the neck to the front paw

4 is the distance between the front paws

5 is the width of the back + 2 cm (allowance for armholes)

(chest circumference + 3 cm) = (distance between front legs + 2 cm)

6 is the length of the tummy = the distance from the base of the neck to the middle of the abdomen.

8 is the height of the armhole, increased by 1 cm of the girth of the front paw - multiply the depth of the armhole by 2.

9- armhole depth = 1 – 3 cm.

We measure the cat, transfer it to paper, cut it out and knit it, looking at the pattern.

Vest

Before you begin, measure your cat's waist circumference. The waist circumference is indicated on the pattern with the letter T.

If you choose wool for knitting, then opt for soft wool intended for children. You need about 50 gr. Knitting starts from the back and goes in one piece. First there is a 3 cm elastic band, then there is an armhole (by any method). We close the armhole loops on one side and knit to the end of the row. At the end, turning the work, we do the same and continue knitting to the neckline. To knit it, we make one shoulder, close the neckline by 5 cm and continue knitting for another 3 cm. We cast on loops for a 5 cm neckline and combine 2 shoulders.

Next we knit the front until the end of the work, finishing with 3 cm of elastic. Sew the side seams. We tie the neckline and armhole with a 2 cm elastic band.

Source

Sweater with pattern

Before you start knitting a sweater, take a tape measure and measure the volume of your pet's neck and the approximate length of the sweater. When you make a cutout for the neck, do not make it small, otherwise the cat will be uncomfortable.

1. knitting needles number 3.5
2. circular needles number 3.5
3. yarn 100 grams (wool or 50/50 with acrylic)
4. needle

Let's get started

The main pattern is stockinette stitch. Knit over knit, purl over purl. Knitting density: 16 loops / 20 rows = 10 / 10 centimeters. We knit in 2 threads.

Let's start work from the front. We put 25 loops on the knitting needles and knit them with an elastic band, knit 1. 1 purl. 3 centimeters. Then we continue working with stockinette stitch to a height of 10 centimeters. The pattern has it all. 13 centimeters from the edge, to form sleeves, we cast on 18 loops on both sides of the fabric (a total of 61 loops on the knitting needles). We knit 10 centimeters exactly with the front ones and for the neckline we close off 21 loops in the middle. (20 loops remain on the knitting needles). In the next row, add 28 stitches above the closed stitches. (There were 68 loops on the knitting needles). Knit another 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch with an even fabric and bind off 18 stitches on both sides. (There are 32 loops on the needles). After another 10 centimeters, elastic 1/1 (k1, p1). Knit an elastic band 3 centimeters. Close the loops without tightening them too much.

Assembly

Sew the side seams and sleeve seams. Making a neckline: cast on loops on circular knitting needles and knit as many centimeters as you want for the collar. You can make the collar high, or you can just make it a few centimeters. We knit with a 2/2 cm elastic band. The main thing is that the cat is comfortable.

The video provides detailed information on how to crochet a sweater for a dog, but this sweater is also suitable for our beloved Sphynx .