Crochet sweater for a cat

Keeping your beloved pet warm in the cold is the owner’s primary concern. Especially if the pets are Sphynx cats. The owner is familiar with their delicate skin. And they can buy, order, and most importantly, make a crochet sweater themselves.

Choosing a color for a cat sweater

Do-it-yourself clothes will be very useful for a cat, because they will be exactly the right size. It is equally important that the new item can include not only design, but also colors. Then you can easily create a sweater based on the character of your pet.

Active cats will like bright and rich colors. Slower and more measured cats will suit calmer pastel colors.

In this article you will learn how to create several patterns of sweaters for cats with your own hands. A warm sweater is very important for sphinxes, since their respiratory diseases are not so easy to treat.

Some tips on how to train cats to wear clothes:

1. This must be done carefully and definitely not against the will of the pet.
2. Things should be comfortable, not tight, but also not drag on the floor.
3. You can entice him to the sweater using food or a special cat spray with a catnip scent (found at a pet store).

Important! The sweater must be made of natural and non-electric materials.

Yarn and hook

For cats, you need to choose only natural yarn. It should not be electrified. Silk and wool fit this description. From plant origin, you can also pay attention to cotton. Only it is not so warm that you can knit sweaters for pets only from it. Unless there are some demi-season options.

As for color, you can choose a variety of combinations, but experienced pet owners strongly advise against bright shades. This can noticeably distract the cat from its typical routine. And the first fitting can simply scare your pet and instill fear in clothes. To prevent all this from happening, it is better to pay attention to calmer tones.

Bright elements can be left for the back of the product. The hook is selected in this case only depending on the thickness of the thread. The product should be strong, durable and tight.

If some crochet patterns somehow allow larger hooks for looseness, then it would simply be inappropriate here. The cat should not be disturbed by excess fibers and threads.

For beginners, how to cast on the first loops on a hook:

Step-by-step instructions for creating crochet sweaters for cats

A convenient guide that will allow you to quickly make a new and very warm thing for your beloved family member.

Schemes are provided for each model and convenient step-by-step production.

Red crochet sweater for a cat

A very bright model for a bright nature. Decorates and warms your cat. The model is fitted, stretches and does not restrict movement.There are fasteners (buttons) along the back, so putting on and taking off will be easy and not scary.

To work you will need:

• 100 g of natural wool yarn;
• hook number 3.

This blouse is knitted in square fabric. Next, buttons are attached and small sleeves are knitted in the armholes.

The model should be created step by step like this:

Canvas to armhole

Crochet 48 chain stitches, this is how the jacket will be around the circumference. Next, lift in three loops and do the first 2 rows according to pattern number 1. These are simply double crochets in each lower element of the row. Then go to pattern number 2. It is very similar to the previous one, only one air loop is now added between the columns, and the columns themselves will be knitted between the columns of the previous row. Knit 6 rows like this. After each row, decrease 2 columns (one from each edge).

Armhole

For armhole cutouts you need to knit the middle 6 columns according to pattern number 1 to a height of 6 rows. Next, step back from this protrusion two elements to the right and left and alternately knit identical rows (6 pieces in total). Then combine into fabric and knit a collar.

Gate. After the armhole is completed, knitting continues according to pattern number 2. In every second, decreases of 2 stitches begin again, in the same way. It is necessary to knit 3 rows according to the given pattern. Next, go to pattern number one and knit 2 rows, but there will be decreases in each row of two stitches along the edges.

Sew buttons. The model requires three buttons on the back. For them, knit three loops along the edge of the fabric, not too loose so that they do not unfasten.

Sleeves. Cast on loops along the edges of the armholes under the sleeves and knit 2-3 rows with single crochets without increasing or decreasing. They shouldn't turn out tight.

Here is the finished product. Although The jacket is not knitted in the round - it does not require assembly. Just fasten the buttons and the cat can frolic and not be afraid of the frost.

Elegant model for a cat

It’s simply impossible not to admire such a wonderful product. Why don't owners of cats and fluffy girls create such luxury for their beauty? These laces and floral motifs... Such an unusual weave will definitely please and even warm the beautiful cat.

Required:

• 100% wool yarn 100 g;
• hook No. 2;
• knitting needles No. 2.

This model is very easy to create. Especially for those who are somewhat familiar with the technique of creating Irish lace. If not, then don't refuse. Now let’s look at everything simply and easily. So, we choose the most beautiful flower from the diagram and begin to make several motifs according to its description. For example, for the widest part of the cat, 5 such flowers were needed.

A total of 20 motifs were associated with the model. Next, using a hook, we begin to sew each motif with air loops and connecting loops. You will get such a grid. It is not so important how many loops you use, it is important to achieve a more even placement of the flower itself.

For the sleeves of the front legs, you need to leave two armholes. The sleeves and collar are knitted. You just need to cast on the required number of loops along the edge and knit with an elastic band 1*1 about 3 cm. The sleeves can be made a little longer if they do not interfere with the future housewife. So the exquisite sweater for a real lady is ready.

Doing lovely things is not only easy, but also enjoyable.

Moreover, such things for cats are knitted not for the beauty and torment of a cute cat, but for his own safety with concern for his health. We will not be indifferent to our kittens and will knit them several models of the most comfortable crocheted sweaters.