Red Heart Let’s Go Rib Knit Dog Sweater

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Red Heart Super Saver O'Go (Prints: 5 oz/141 g; 236 yds/215 m)
• Size S, M, L
• Rainbow (7192) or Forest (7136): 1, 2, 2 O'Go(s)
• Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) Circular Knitting Needle 24" Long
• Set of 4 Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 2 Stitch Holders
• Stitch Markers
• Yarn Needle


• MEASUREMENTS:
• To fit chest measurement
• S: 10"
• M: 14"
• L: 17"


• Finished chest
• S: 12"
• M: 16 1/2"
• L: 19"
• Collar to Tail (center back) measurement
• S: 12 3/4"
• M: 15 1/2"
• L: 19 1/2"


• GAUGE: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in stocking st.

DIRECTIONS:

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NOTES:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
NOTES:
To begin working with the O'Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O'Go meet.
Pull tie to remove and start knitting!
When joining new O'Gos, try to join shade at same point in stripe repeat to keep continuity of the color repeat.
Extra yarn pulled out for matching stripes can be rejoined later when appropriate.

SWEATER
Beg at back edge with circular needle, cast on 42 (50-58) sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing 3 (4-5) times more.
Next row: (RS). (K2. P2) twice. Knit to last 8 sts. (P2. K2) twice.
Next row: (P2. K2) twice. Purl to last 8 sts. (K2. P2) twice.
Rep last 2 rows twice more.

SHAPE BACK
1st row (inc row): (RS). (K2. P2) twice. M1. Knit to last 8 sts. M1. (P2. K2) twice.
Work 7 (9-11) rows even in pat as established, taking inc sts into stocking st.
Rep last 8 (10-12) rows 1 (1-2) time(s) more. 46 (54-64) sts.
Cont even in pat as established until work from beg measures 53/4 (7-91/2)" [ 14.5 (18-24) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Belly: With WS facing, join separate length of matching color of yarn to opposite end of needle to working yarn and using 2 needle cable cast-on method, cast on 10 (14-18) sts. Break yarn.
Next row: (RS). Return to working yarn and using 2 needle cable cast-on method, cast on 10 (14- 18) sts. [(P2. K2) 2 (3-4) times. P2] across these cast-on sts. (K2. P2) twice. K30 (38-48). (P2. K2) twice. [(P2. K2) 2 (3-4) times. P2] across final cast-on sts. 66 (82-100) sts.
Next row: (K2. P2) 4 (5-6) times. K2. Purl to last 18 (22-26) sts. (K2. P2) 4 (5-6) times. K2.
Cont even in pat as established until work from Belly cast on sts measures 2 (3-41/2)" [5 (7.5-11.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

Divide for Leg Openings:
1st row: (RS). (P2. K2) 3 (4-5) times. P1. Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
2nd row: (WS). K1. (P2. K2) 3 (4-5) times. 13 (17-21) sts.
3rd row: (P2. K2) 3 (4-5) times. P1. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-8) times more, then 2nd row once. Leave these sts on a st holder.
1st row: (RS). Rejoin yarn to Body sts. P1. K2. P2. K30 (38-48). P2. K2. P1. Turn. Leave rem sts on st holder.
2nd row: (WS). K1. P2. K2. Purl to last 5 sts. K2. P2. K1.
3rd row: P1. K2. P2. Knit to last 5 sts. P2. K2. P1.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-8) times more, then 2nd row once. Leave these sts on a st holder.
1st row: (RS). Rejoin yarn to Belly sts on st holder. P1. (K2. P2) 3 (4-5) times. 13 (17-21) sts.
2nd row: (WS). (K2. P2). 3 (4-5) times. K1.
3rd row: P1. (K2. P2) 3 (4-5) times. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-8) times more, then 2nd row once. Break yarn
Joining row: (RS). Rejoin yarn to Belly sts. (P2. K2) 4 (5-6) times. P2. Knit to last 18 (22-26) sts. (P2. K2) 4 (5-6) times. P2. 66 (82-100) sts.
Cont even in pat as established until work from Belly cast on sts measures 41/2 (6-8)" [11.5 (15-20.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

SHAPE NECK
1st row: (RS). (P2. K2) 4 (5-6) times. P2. K1. ssk. K24 (32- 42). K2tog. K1. PM. (P2. K2) 4 (5-6) times. P2. 64 (80-98) sts.
2nd row: (K2. P2) 4 (5-6) times. K2. SM. Purl to last 18 (22-26) sts. (K2. P2) 4 (5-6) times. K2.
3rd row: (P2. K2) 4 (5-6) times. P2. K1. ssk. Knit to 3 sts before marker. K2tog. K1. SM. (P2. K2) 4 (5-6) times. P2.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (6-6) times more. 52 (66-84) sts.
Cont even in pat as established until work from Belly cast on sts measures 7 (81/2-10)" [18 (21.5- 25.5) cm], ending on a RS row.
Next row: (K2. P2) 4 (5-6) times. K2. [P6 (3-3). P2tog] 2 (4-6) times. P0 (2-2). (K2. P2) 4 (5-6) times. K2. 50 (62-78) sts.

Collar:
1st row: (RS). *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. P2.
2nd row: *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2. Rep last 2 rows until Collar measures 3 (31/2-4)" [7.5 (9-10) cm], ending on a WS row.
Cast off in ribbing.

FINISHING
Sew Collar and Belly seam taking care to match stripes when possible.
Leg edging: (RS). With doublepointed needles, pick up and knit 24 (28-32) sts evenly around leg opening. Divide sts on 3 needles. Join in rnd, PM on first st.
Work 6 (8-10) rnds in (K2. P2) ribbing.
Cast off loosely in ribbing.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Inc = Increase
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop (SEE DIAGRAM 1)
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
PM = Place marker
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
SM = Slip marker
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side