Cable-Knit Dog Jumper Pattern

Knit your dog a proper cable jumper this winter!

This is a PDF knitting pattern for a classic cable-knit dog jumper with a ribbed roll neck. A panel of three rope cables runs right down the middle of the back, with smooth stocking stitch at the sides, rib cuffs around the front legs and a rib hem at the tail end. It looks gorgeous in Christmas red, fisherman cream or forest green.

It's sized by chest (the measurement that matters most for fit) in 5 sizes, XS to XL, for chests from 23 to 69 cm, and every size gives the back length and neck too. It's knitted flat in two pieces on straight needles (a back piece with the cable panel and a stretchy rib belly piece), then seamed at the sides. The cable panel is the same 22 stitches in every size, so the cables look just as good on a tiny dog as a bigger one.

SIZES (choose by chest; always measure your dog)

XS | chest 23–31 cm | jumper back 24 cm | neck 17–22 cm | cast on 42 sts | 130 m aran

S | chest 32–40 cm | jumper back 30 cm | neck 22–27 cm | cast on 54 sts | 185 m aran

M | chest 41–50 cm | jumper back 37 cm | neck 27–33 cm | cast on 70 sts | 275 m aran

L | chest 51–59 cm | jumper back 44 cm | neck 33–39 cm | cast on 82 sts | 385 m aran

XL | chest 60–69 cm | jumper back 51 cm | neck 39–45 cm | cast on 94 sts | 500 m aran

Jumper back = base of the neck to the hem, about 2 cm shorter than the dog's back (base of neck to base of tail). The length is easy to adjust.

Breed examples are only a guide: e.g. a miniature dachshund in S (with extra length), and a miniature schnauzer, Jack Russell or small Westie in M. Please always measure.

Designed to fit

• Sized by chest, with a length adjustment point for longer or shorter backs
• A short-belly option for boys
• An optional harness hole for the D-ring of a back-clip harness
• A stretchy rib roll neck that goes over the head with at least 2 cm to spare, then folds down for double warmth
• Shaped armholes with rib cuffs, so nothing rubs behind the front legs
• Open underneath at the back end, so it stays clean
• No pompoms, buttons or labels, so there's nothing to chew off

What you get

• An 11-page A4 PDF pattern, ready to print or read on screen
• A "How to measure your dog" page with a diagram (chest, back length, neck and head)
• A size table, finished measurements, yarn amounts and a schematic of both pieces
• A cable chart plus written row-by-row instructions
• Instructions for 5 sizes with stitch counts at every step, and row guides for each size
• Making-up guide with a seaming diagram, leg cuffs and finishing
• Fitting advice, options, colourway ideas and a troubleshooting guide
• An abbreviations table (UK knitting terms)

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate. You'll need to knit and purl, follow a simple 8-row cable chart (or the written rows), decrease, pick up stitches for the cuffs and seam with mattress stitch.

You will need

• Aran yarn: 130 m (XS), 185 m (S), 275 m (M), 385 m (L) or 500 m (XL). A machine-washable wool blend is ideal.
• 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) straight needles, and 5 mm double-pointed needles or a long circular for the leg cuffs
• A cable needle, stitch markers, removable markers and a tapestry needle

Tension

18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 5 mm needles. The 22-stitch cable panel measures about 10 cm wide.

Instant download

This is a digital pattern, so nothing will be posted. You'll get an instant download once payment is confirmed. This listing is for the pattern only, not a finished jumper.

Please note

Because this is an instant digital download, we're unable to offer refunds or exchanges once the file has been purchased. If you have any trouble downloading or knitting the pattern, please message me. we're always happy to help.

This jumper isn't shaped for deep-chested sighthounds (greyhounds, whippets, lurchers). Never leave your dog unattended while wearing it, and don't let them chew it.

Copyright

© JAS UK Shop. For personal use. You're welcome to sell finished jumpers you've knitted yourself in small batches, but please don't share, copy or resell the PDF. A credit to JAS UK Shop is always appreciated!

Photos are styled preview images of the design.

Experience level & what you need

Experience level: Intermediate.

Needles: and notions Wool). Smooth, light-coloured yarns show cables best. • 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) straight needles, or a circular used Avoid mohair and fluffy ya.

Yarn: Aran yarn.

Techniques: or the written rows.

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle.

Formats

• Digital download (PDF): instant A4 download.