Crochet Summertime Dog Poncho

Introduction

The Crochet Summertime Dog Poncho is simply adorable and perfect for keeping your furry friend stylish and cool during the warm months! This cute and practical accessory will make your pup the talk of the town with its trendy design. Your pup will be strutting around in style while staying comfortable and protected from the sun in this fashionable poncho. It's a must-have for any dog owner who wants to pamper their pet in a fun and fashionable way!

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Hook - I
• Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) About 3 oz. (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
• Tape measure
• 3 stitch markers

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)

Size

Fits 10 - 14 inch neck

Gauge

3 chs = 1 inch

Getting Started

The first thing you need to do is measure your dog's neck.

Summertime Dog Poncho Crochet Pattern

Note: The stitch counts are in parenthesis, but please remember, if you adjusted the pattern for your dog's neck size, your count will also need to be adjusted.

Ch1 does not count as a stitch for Rows 1–4.

Ch4 at the beginning of rows 5–13 counts as dc, ch1.

Rows Instructions

Neck Band

R: 1 - Ch 37, Maximo and Rosie's Neck is 12 inches, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (36 sc)

R: 2-3 - 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (36 sc)

R: 4 - 1 sc in each sc, join to 1st sc to form a circle. (36 sc)

Main Body

R: 5 - Ch 4, Counts as 1st dc, ch1, *dc in the next sc, ch1*, Repeat from * to * around, join to the 2nd ch of the beginning ch 4. (36 dc, 36 ch1 = 72 sts)

R: 6 - Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc, ch1), dc, ch 1 in the 1st ch 1 space, *dc, ch1 in the next ch1 space*, Repeat from * to * around, join to the 2nd ch of the beginning ch 4. (36 dc, 36 ch1= 72 sts)

R: 7 - Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc, ch1), dc, ch 1 in the 1st ch 1 space, *dc, ch1 in the next ch1 space*, Repeat from * to * 6 times, dc, ch1, dc, ch1 in the next ch1 to form the 1st corner of the poncho. Repeat * to * 16 times for the back of the poncho.

dc, ch1, dc, ch1 to form the 2nd corner of the poncho. Then repeat * to * 8 times for the front of the poncho, dc, ch1, dc, ch1 in the last st to form the 3rd corner, join to the 3rd ch with a sl st, ch 4.

(8dc, 8ch1, dc, ch1, dc,ch1, 16dc, 16ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, 8dc, ch1, dc, dc, ch1, dc,ch1, join to ch3 with a sl st)

Finishing Touches

R: 8 – Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc, ch1), dc, ch 1 in the 1st ch 1 space, 1dc, ch1 in each ch1 space, dc, ch1, dc,ch1 in the 3 corners.

R: 9 – Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc, ch1), dc, ch 1 in the 1st ch 1 space, 1dc, ch1 in each ch1 space, dc, ch1, dc,ch1 in the front and back corners. Continue to repeat if more length is needed.

R: 10 - Slst across the front of the poncho, to the 1st corner, ch4, dc, ch1 in that 1st corner.

*dc, ch 1 in the 1st ch 1 space*, Repeat from * to * across back of poncho, dc, ch1, dc, ch 1 in 2nd corner. TURN. (Make sure the back of the poncho is centered evenly).

R: 11 - Ch 4 (Counts as 1st dc, ch1), *dc in the next ch1 space, ch1,* Repeat from * to * around, dc, ch1, dc in the corner. Turn.

R: 12-14 - Repeat R: 11

R: 15 - sc evenly around the hem of the poncho.

R: 16 - 1 sc in each sc around the hem of the poncho, tie off and weave in ends.

Ties and Neck Trim

Ch 25, attach yarn to the right corner of the top of the poncho with a sc, sc around the neck of the poncho, then ch 25, tie off, and tie a knot securely in the end of each tie.