11 Of The Best Patterns For Dogs On The Web

We love seeing dogs wearing hand-knitted coats in the winter, it really melts our hearts! With that in mind, we decided to compile a list of our favourite hand-knitted and crocheted projects for dogs. We bet you won’t be able to resist crafting some of these for your own canine friend!

Pan Perkins’ ‘Frisbee for Dogs’ on Ravelry

This hand-crocheted frisbee is a brilliant alternative to cheap plastic versions. Using worsted weight yarn, this frisbee will be more robust and withstand your dog’s rough play. A quick and simple pattern this frisbee can be worked up in no time and can even be customised with names or patterns. Available as a free, downloadable pattern from Ravelry.

Find Pan on Ravelry as Gaama

Kristin Nicholas’ ‘A Dog in Sheep’s Clothing’ on Ravelry

This coat pattern is created using a simple garter stitch and includes variations for different sized dogs. It even includes instructions to custom fit the coat to your own pooch, meaning it is suitable for any size and breed! Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry.

Find Kristin on Ravelry as kristinnicholas

Amy B Stitched’s ‘Meandering Paw Prints Pet Scarf’ on A Stitch At A Time

A good alternative to collars, these pet scarves are a great way to keep track of your dog in the park or even for dogs with sensitive skin.  Amy has kindly made adjustments to the pattern for various different sizes, to ensure it fits almost all dogs. This pattern is available as a free, written pattern with step by step photos from A Stitch At A Time.

Find Amy on Ravlery as abrewe1

Rebecca Brown’s ‘PawSocks’ on ChemKnits.com

This pattern was created for a little pup who was not used to the cold, to keep his little paws warm in the winter months. A very simple design, this could be easily adjusted to fit other paw sizes for a variety of dogs. Available as a free, written pattern from ChemKnits.com.

Find Rebecca on Ravelry chemknitsblog

Jess Loring’s ‘Oh Kermie’ on Ravelry

This Muppet inspired collar is a great way to dress up your dog for an occasion, or even as a substitute to a regular collar. A great project for using up any leftover worsted weight yarn, this can be worked up in a very short time, a perfect last-minute Halloween outfit perhaps? Available as a free, downloadable pattern from Ravelry.

Find Jess on Ravelry as DrowsyKnitter

Alycia D’s ‘If you give a dog a cowl’ on HabitualHomebody

If your dog doesn’t like wearing coats but you still worry about them getting cold, then this cowl could be the perfect alternative. Made using super chunky yarn, this cowl can be worked up super quick and could even be made using leftovers! Available as a free, written pattern from HabitualHomebody.

Find Alycia on Ravelry as habitualhomebody

Kay Graves’ ‘Sexy Beast Dog Sweater’ on Etsy

We’re big fans of this leopard-print doggie jumper! Your pooch will defiantly be spotted while wearing this cute little number. Ideal for the colder months to stop them feeling the chill. This lovely, Intarsia pattern is available as a downloadable pattern from Etsy.

Find Kay on Ravelry as SavannahKay

Peach Kraft’s ‘Dalek Dog Sweater’ on Ravelry

This pattern was adapted from Extermiknit to create an adorable, Dalek inspired jumper. A great idea for dress up parties or even just for fun, this is a must for any Dr Who fan. Available as a free, downloadable pattern from Ravelry.

Find Peach on Ravelry as Peachatha

Sara Sach’s ‘Dog Woobie – Dog Toy’ on PoshPoochDesigns

These dog woobies are a great start for someone wanting to make their own dog toys. A brilliant alternative to cheap, plastic toys your pooch will love playing with these hand-crafted toys. Available as a free, written pattern from PoshPoochDesigns.

Find Sara on Ravelry as PoshPooch

Maz Kwok’s ‘Tug of War dog toy’ on BeaCrafter.com

This is a great pattern for those wanting a quick crochet project! Ideal for using up any leftover yarn, this pattern is an inexpensive and useful alternative to store bought toys. The simplicity of this pattern means it is suitable for crocheters of any level. Available as a free, written pattern from Beacrafter.com.

Find Maz on Ravelry as MazKwok

Debbie Calvert’s ‘Dog Bone Floor Placemat’ on Ravelry

This bone shaped mat is a great idea for keeping your dogs feeding area a bit tidier. A quick and simple pattern, this crochet mat can easily be adjusted to different styles, colours and even thickness depending on the yarn used. Available as a downloadable pattern from Ravelry.

Find Debbie on Ravlery as DACcrochet