tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post6337814656834389272..comments2022-03-29T12:36:27.056-07:00Comments on Min Pin Sweater Paradise: Autumn Stripes Crochet Min Pin SweaterStaciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15182853771705645699noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-85621378362848471552013-12-30T18:13:16.973-08:002013-12-30T18:13:16.973-08:00Beautiful sweater been looking for a sweater patte...Beautiful sweater been looking for a sweater pattern for my mini pin. That I could do myself the stores dont sell anything like I want. ♥♥♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663367516711462084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-17994027256679917082012-10-22T11:59:09.308-07:002012-10-22T11:59:09.308-07:00Hey there! Because you'd be using a larger hoo...Hey there! Because you'd be using a larger hook, your sweater will turn out bigger and baggier than if you were able to work it with a smaller hook. You'd need to decrease the number of stitches in each row by several to get the size down. Your best bet on an H hook would be to drop the total number of stitches per row by about 4 to 6, distributing the reduced stitches through the straight parts and keeping the same number of increases and decreases per row. You'll have to do a lot of trying on and restitching until you get it just right.<br /><br />If your little fella is similar in shape to a standard min pin but thinner, it might be easiest to work the pattern as is and just decrease your hook sizes to D and E rather than E and F. It would also make the sweater more dense and warm, handy if you're in an especially chilly climate. An investment in a couple smaller hooks might save you a lot of trouble and you'll find plenty of uses for them on your other projects.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182853771705645699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-16587751558502370772012-10-22T11:45:15.521-07:002012-10-22T11:45:15.521-07:00Hi! BD sounds like a real sweetheart. He and my li...Hi! BD sounds like a real sweetheart. He and my little ol' gal could share "favorite blanket moment" stories and give each other tips on how to get one over on us silly humans. I hope your sweater is coming along well and that you and BD are doing great. :)<br />Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182853771705645699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-20890296559822275542012-10-22T08:50:06.955-07:002012-10-22T08:50:06.955-07:00I have a min pin cross with long hair chihuahua. H...I have a min pin cross with long hair chihuahua. He has the coloring your "model" has but he is tall and skinny. Is there a way I can adjust your pattern for the winter sweater? The smallest hook I have is H. Please hel[. Thx. cg7471https://www.blogger.com/profile/13876574323510460779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-38321899392668622212012-10-04T14:31:02.868-07:002012-10-04T14:31:02.868-07:00I have a Min Pin named Bear Dog (BD for short). He...I have a Min Pin named Bear Dog (BD for short). He likes to make himself shiver just so he can get under the covers at night. My girlfriend has a dautson terrier who wont go outside without a sweater. I would love to make this sweater but it would be the 1st one Ive ever messed.fairyfemme27https://www.blogger.com/profile/04017406721887579798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-49686579935108022842012-07-27T09:28:45.064-07:002012-07-27T09:28:45.064-07:00Thank you so much , that was extremely helpful..Thank you so much , that was extremely helpful..Crochet crazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976138423854809778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-51008847474158424412012-07-27T05:56:08.252-07:002012-07-27T05:56:08.252-07:00Hi Crochet craze -
Welcome to the crochet world!...Hi Crochet craze - <br /><br />Welcome to the crochet world! Glad to hear you've joined us and congrats on your first full pattern. Be brave - the great thing about crochet is that it's easy to pull back if it's not turning out and everybody, everywhere, has had to do it a million times. So if you have to do a little trial-and-error to get your sweater just right, don't worry. You're in the club.<br /><br />Now for the real help - I'm going to assume you're using the same size hook and yarn as the pattern because that will throw your sizing way off if you're using a bigger hook or bulkier yarn. If you are and your chihuahua is about the same size as Allie, Pebbles's little neighbor friend, his chest will be smaller around than Pebbles's and his body a little longer, plus much shorter legs. <br /> <br />To adjust, work everything as written until the shoulders. Next, decrease two stitches in the middle of row 1 and row 2 (at about stitch 23 or 24 - DC two together). Then wrap your sweater piece around your dog and see how it fits. (He'll give you reproachful looks, but he'll get over it. :) ) If it's still too big, decrease two on the next row the same way and you should be pretty close. Make a note of how many stitches you decreased and reduce the number of stitches in the middle of each row in the remaining pattern accordingly.<br /><br />For length, add rows to the end of the lower back until the sweater is about an inch and a half from where his tail attaches, then work the trim. Enjoy!Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182853771705645699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-16850209114752283442012-07-26T23:03:31.433-07:002012-07-26T23:03:31.433-07:00I havea rather big chihuahua , he's healthy an...I havea rather big chihuahua , he's healthy and in shape and I was a little skeptical about the size comparison. I'm in the middle of crocheting this now and it feels a little big and I'm scared to make alterations afraid I'll mess it all up(beginner in crocheting, first full pattern)Crochet crazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976138423854809778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-76074456266195730872011-12-31T13:35:19.182-08:002011-12-31T13:35:19.182-08:00Thank you so much! I adore this!! Please make more...Thank you so much! I adore this!! Please make more patterns!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-90066705244079313852011-10-28T11:25:39.443-07:002011-10-28T11:25:39.443-07:00Hi everybody - sorry it's taken me so long to ...Hi everybody - sorry it's taken me so long to get all these notes up here - we were moving and I was Internet-less for a few weeks. Yikes!<br /><br />Okay - Twilighttimegirl - So glad you like it! I hope little Ace stays nice and warm in his new sweater. Let me know how it turns out.<br /><br />Campfire - If you haven't already found one, you might like this one: http://www.make-and-build-dog-stuff.com/dog-sweater-crochet-pattern.html. You can also find it on crochetpatterncentral.com - it's the second one listed as just "Dog Sweater" under the Pets category. Good luck!<br /><br />NancyLynn - Pebbles is about 10 pounds so it should be in the ballpark. It might be a little baggy though the chest and a bit too short. If so, I'd work the shoulder increase every other row instead of every row and adjust the chest and leg-hole shaping to keep everything in line. I'd also add 2 or 3 work-even rounds after the chest but before you start shaping the waist. Hope that helps!Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182853771705645699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-34217138062331264802011-10-28T10:29:25.732-07:002011-10-28T10:29:25.732-07:00Would this work for a miniature 9 pound dachshund?...Would this work for a miniature 9 pound dachshund? She needs a sweater for when I take her out in these cold mornings so she will stop shivering. LOLNancyLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312934104804705374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-88231532613882968302011-10-08T12:10:27.739-07:002011-10-08T12:10:27.739-07:00I want to make a crochet coat for my friend's ...I want to make a crochet coat for my friend's Norfolk terrier who at the moment is really tiny, only 8 weeks.<br /><br />I only want a simple one as I won't have the dog there to measure. Have you any ideas about one that simply buttons at front, and underneath, no collar, rather like a miniature horse rug?Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-5110571599503675342011-10-01T09:34:00.430-07:002011-10-01T09:34:00.430-07:00well, it's been over 20 yrs since I've cro...well, it's been over 20 yrs since I've crocheted anything.. so this ought to be fun to say the least!! I usually have big dogs.. now my grandson has a mini pit.. Ace.. poor little thing has the shivers, now that summer is over.. and I can't see paying 40.00 at PetSmart.. Wish me Luck and thanks for the pattern!twilighttimegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469558774965205575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-49729834183597730512011-08-22T11:03:19.448-07:002011-08-22T11:03:19.448-07:00Thanks so much! I'm glad he's enjoying his...Thanks so much! I'm glad he's enjoying his cozy sweater. :)Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182853771705645699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822413464451829096.post-65425740888601424852011-08-21T14:24:32.123-07:002011-08-21T14:24:32.123-07:00I have a bald rat terrier who loves his stripeless...I have a bald rat terrier who loves his stripeless version of this sweater. =) He's so cute when he wears it!Flinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01413958470202751253noreply@blogger.com