Introducing my little model, Gizmo. Gizmo is my Dear Head Chihuahua. He is approximately 1 1/2 years old.
Last night I sat up in bed working on a crochet sweater to fit this little guy. He enjoys it so much that he fell asleep while I took his picture.
My Chihuahua's Measurements
Chest = 15 1/2 inches.
Neck = 10 1/2 inches.
Waist 12 1/2 inches.
Shoulder blades to base of tail = 14 inches.
You can try this project on your chihuahua as you work.
Materials Required:
4.5mm Crochet hook.
Row markers.
Darning needle.
Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Yarn. Medium 4. Colour Cool Stripe.
2X 1 inch buttons.
1 Larger button (optional for collar).
Gauge:
Using a measuring tape
Approximately 4 rows = 2 inches.
Approximately 6 hdc = 2 inches.
I measured my gauge on body of finished project.
I've included some measurements along the way.
Special Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Ea = Each.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Mnr = Mark New Row/Round.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Beg = Beginning.
Ss = Slip Stitch.
Hdc = Half Double Crochet.
Bl = Back Loop.
Instructions:
Starting with the collar.
Row 1: Ch 20. Turn. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (19hdc)
Rows 2-18: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea bl across, forming 'hills and valleys'. (19hdc)
Collar should measure approximately 5 1/2 inches X 10 inches.
Fold project in half, lining row 1 evenly up to row 18. Evenly ss through bl of both rows at same time, forming a tube (collar).
Working right to left, ss 6 times across to next 'hill'.
The Body:
Row 1: Ch 2. *Hdc in next st. Hdc in next valley, hdc in next st, hdc in next hill.* Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Hdc in next hill. (28hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in next 12 sts. Ch 4. Sk next 4 sts (Forming leash hole). Hdc in next 12 sts. (24hdc)
Rows 3-6: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (28hdc)
Project should measure approximately 10 inches across.
Row 7: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. Ch 21. (28hdc, 21ch)
Row 8: Turn. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in ea ch and st across. (47hdc)
Row 9: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in next 44 sts. Ch 1. Sk next st (Forming button hole). Hdc in last 2 sts. (46hdc)
Row 10: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. Sk last st. (46hdc)
Row 11: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in next 43 sts. Ch 1. Sk next st (Forming a button hole). Hdc in last 2 sts. (45hdc)
Row 12: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. Sk last st. (45hdc)
Strap should measure approximately 16 inch long with 2 button holes.
Row 13: Ch 2. Turn.Hdc in next 22 sts. (22hdc)
Rows 14-18: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea st across. (22hdc)
Row 19: Turn. Hdc in ea st across. Sk last st. (21hdc)
Row 20: Repeat Row 19. (19hdc)
Row 21: Repeat Row 19. (17hdc)
Row 22: Repeat Row 19. (15hdc)
Row 23: Repeat Row 19. (13hdc)
Row 24: Repeat Row 19. (11hdc)
Round 1: Ch 1 (mnr). Turn. Evenly sc around. Ss in beg ch 1 to join. (168sc) Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Try the sweater on your model. Line up the strap and sew buttons in place. I also added a button to the collar just for looks.
