Free Cat or Small Dog Sweater/Jumper PDF knitting pattern
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Beginner-friendly step-by-step knitting pattern with six sizes (XS–XXL) to fit cats or small dogs.
Includes full written instructions and stitch charts — plus a YouTube video tutorial!
🐾 Cozy, handmade, and full of love.
I’m so happy — the Free Cat or Small Dog Sweater/Jumper PDF knitting pattern is finally ready to download! 🐾💗
This little jumper is my first knitting pattern for pets — simple, cozy, and full of love.
Whether you knit it for your cat, your dog, or as a gift for a furry friend, I hope it brings a smile to both of you.
This pattern is beginner-friendly and comes in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) to fit different pets comfortably.
Pet Size Chart:
Measurements are for the garment, not the pet’s body. A small ease is included for comfort.
| Size | Collar: see number 1 on the photo (cm/in) | Chest circumference: see number 5 (cm / in) | Back Length (cm / in) |
| XS | 22 cm / 8 ⅝” | 32 cm / 12 ⅞” | 31 cm / 12¼” |
| S | 24 cm / 9 ½” | 36 cm /14 ¼ | 33 cm / 13″ |
| M | 26 cm / 10 ¼” | 40 cm / 15 ⅞” | 35 cm / 13 ¾” |
| L | 28 cm / 11″ | 45 cm / 17 ⅝” | 37 cm / 14 ½” |
| XL | 30 cm / 11 ¾” | 50 cm / 19 ¾” | 39 cm / 15 ⅜” |
| XXL | 32 cm / 12 ½” | 55 cm / 21 ½” | 41 cm / 16″ |
P.S. Different kinds of small dogs and cats have different body lengths, so adjust as needed.
What to prepare:
- Drops Nepal yarn (or any yarn with gauge 17 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm) – about 100 g for sizes S and M.
- If you’d like to use a different color for the collar, get one extra skein of yarn in that color.
- If your tension is tighter or looser, adjust your needle size accordingly.
- 2 of Circular knitting needles, 4.5 mm (US 7), 42 cm / 16½”
- 4 Stitch markers (2 colors recommended)
- Yarn needle
- Crochet hook, 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Optional: 2 stitch holders (you can also use yarn)
🧶 Summary Table – Stitches per Size
| Size | Collar sts (1) | Tummy sts (2) | Back sts | Sleeve sts (3) | Total sts after increases | Underarm increases | Chest sts (5) |
| XS | 42 | 10 | 44 | 23 | 100 | 3 | 60 |
| S | 46 | 12 | 48 | 27 | 114 | 3 | 66 |
| M | 50 | 14 | 52 | 31 | 128 | 4 | 74 |
| L | 54 | 16 | 58 | 37 | 148 | 4 | 82 |
| XL | 58 | 18 | 64 | 43 | 168 | 5 | 92 |
| XXL | 62 | 20 | 70 | 49 | 188 | 5 | 100 |
P.S. The sample in my YouTube tutorial was made in size S.
Pattern files:
You’ll receive the Free Cat or Small Dog Sweater/Jumper Knitting Pattern (PDF), ready to print on US Letter paper.
🎥 Watch the Tutorial
Follow step by step with this video guide: 👉
I hope you enjoy your knitting time and have fun seeing your cat or dog wearing it. 🐾
P.S. A special thanks to all the amazing tutorials that inspired and guided me while making this pattern.
Orathai Guignard
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