Considering the love we have for our dogs (and they for us), why stop at hand knitting them a sweater? And if we agree to that, why not make it as beautiful as we know, in our heart of hearts, our dogs deserve!

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

Sole Salvo’s Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater is an expression of all that love. So considerate of doggy’s comfort, as well as vanity, it’s cozy warm and absolutely dashing. Even the goofiest of canines will tour the dog park at a dignified trot in this beauty.

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

It all started for Sole with the human version of the Botanical Yoke Pullover, designed for us by Kristina McGowan with the same twining cable yoke. And yes, this does mean that you and Fido can wear matching sweaters, a whim as wonderful as it sounds!

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

To knit up your Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater, you work the back panel flat, then cast on some belly stitches and join to work in the round. Pausing to add some sleeves, then working a simple cable pattern around the yoke, you culminate in a dapper little turtleneck.

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

Sole includes adjustments throughout the pattern so that no dog is left in the cold. Squat or lithe, boy or girl, short or tall, chihuahua or greyhound, every dog gets to feel the love!

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

For rugged good looks and naturally beautiful color, we used our 100% Andean highland Good Wool. It now comes in the original undyed neutrals, as well as amazing dyed colors that start with those shades. The result is super gorgeous, and if your dog doesn’t totally appreciate the complex beauty, you definitely will!

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

Dog version designed for Purl Soho by Sole Salvo.

Original human version designed for Purl Soho by Kristina McGowan.

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Materials

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

GAUGE

30 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in 2 x 2 rib, relaxed after light blocking

SIZES

XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL)

To fit chest circumference of approximately 9–14 (12–17, 15–20, 19–23, 22–27, 26–30) inches, with 2 inches of negative ease to 3 inches of positive ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference, Unstretched: 11¾ (15, 18¼, 21¼, 24½, 27¾) inches
  • Finished Neck Circumference, Unstretched: 8½ (10¾, 12¾, 15, 17, 19¼) inches
  • Finished Length from Base of Neck to Base of Tail: 11½ (13½, 17¼, 19¾, 23½, 26) inches

Samples: The Winter Grass sample is size XXS, Female; and the Tree Frog sample is size S, Female.

Pattern

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

The Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater is available for purchase as a PDF download only.

Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho
Sole Salvo For Purl Soho: Botanical Yoke Dog Sweater | Purl Soho

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