Knitting a sweater for a cat! Knitting needles. Knitting for animals DIY knitted clothes for cats patterns

Autumn has arrived with its cool winds, frosty mornings and rainy afternoons. The cat, who had been walking in the garden all summer, began to run into the house more and more often to warm up. He sits, gets bored and asks to go outside, and an hour later - back into the house.

And winter is ahead, which means it’s time to knit something warm for the cat. I immediately rejected the sweater option. I can’t even imagine how I’m going to stuff my Clonish into it. That's why I settled on a blouse - it's comfortable to put on and easy to take off.

So, we need a pattern for a blouse for a cat, and we take measurements:

Distance from the ponytail to the base of the neck - product length 29 cm;
- from neck to forearm - armhole line 10 cm;
- chest volume behind the front legs and tummy volume - blouse width 32 cm;
- girth of the front leg at the base - armhole 14 cm;
- neck girth - neckline 22 cm.

If you knit and have a lot of leftovers, then you don’t have to buy special yarn, but use what you have. Since my favorite is black and bright colors don’t suit her, I chose dark green yarn - 60 g, 20 g dark blue, 10 g light green and 10 g beige.

Yarn for jacket 100 g wool Alize Kashmir;
- knitting needles on fishing line No. 4;
- knitting needles for socks 4 pcs.

To beautifully combine several colors of yarn, it is better to choose a simple pattern. I chose fairly simple patterns: the main pattern is faces. satin stitch (the front side is knitted with knit stitches, the back side is knitted with purl stitches), and two ornaments.

We cast on 75 stitches with dark green yarn and knit 3.5 cm with a 1x1 elastic band.

It is necessary to leave the cat's tummy open, so we continue to knit using the shortened row method. In this way, the back of the blouse will be slightly longer, and the product will lie evenly on the animal’s figure.

In order to get a rounded fabric, we knit the average 35 loops, putting 20 loops on both sides, and at the end of each knitted row we pick up 1 loop.

In this way we knit 40 rows until all the loops of the product are in use.

We introduce a light green thread for the pattern according to scheme 1. We divide it into several parts for ease of working with the ornament.

We continue to knit 12 rows with dark green yarn, then we introduce a beige thread for the second ornament. We knit according to the pattern 15 rows - 6 cm.

Another 2 rubles. the main thread, and we came to the line under the cat's front paws. We need to make a hole for the armhole.

By the animal's measurements, the back of the blouse is slightly wider than the inside. Therefore, the middle 31 stitches are set aside for the back, 12 stitches each for the armhole and future sleeves, and the outermost 10 stitches for the inside of the product.

The remaining loops for the armhole can be transferred to an auxiliary needle or pin. And then pick them up again on a working needle and continue knitting. But I decided that the pin would get in the way, so I knitted the 12 stitches set aside for the armhole with an additional yellow thread. Again I transferred them to the left knitting needle and continued to knit the same row with yarn of the main color to the place of the next armhole, 12 loops of which were also knitted first with an additional thread, then with the main one.

We knit the remaining 10 cm to the neck line as noted on the pattern - cutting off the loops left for the armhole in every second row: knit 10. p., 2 persons together, 8 persons, 2 vm. persons., 31 persons, 2 vm. persons., 8 persons., 2 vm. persons., 10 persons. We knit the purl row without shortening. In this way we knit 10 rows until we cut all 12 loops marked for the armhole.

We return to the armhole: pull out an additional thread, pick up the freed loops evenly on 3 knitting needles.

We knit the sleeves of the blouse in circular rows. We knit the last two rows with garter stitch and close the work. We make the second sleeve in the same way.

We tie the remaining 51 neck loops 3.5 cm with a 1x1 elastic band.

To prevent the fabric of the sweater from curling inward, we simply tie the fronts 1 p. purl stitches, leaving buttonholes on one shelf.

If desired, you can sew in a lock.

That's all - the cat blouse is ready!

Successful fitting, which means you can get ready for a walk!

Hairless breeds come to the defense of cat fashion, seeking warmth in the depths of the apartment and on the owner’s lap. Clothing for cats is not just a whim of the owner, but a real necessity. To prevent your pet from spending his life searching for warmth, you can sew him a comfortable suit that protects him from the hardships of winter.

Nature has taken care of the comfort and warmth of most cat breeds. Even before birth, animals acquire a soft and durable coat that performs essential functions. This includes thermoregulation and protection from wind, moisture and other weather conditions.

But certain breeds are less fortunate in this regard. This is especially true for artificially bred ones, whose fur is presented in the form of a barely noticeable fluff. These breeds are completely devoid of even minimal “plumage”. From a hygiene point of view, the creation of hairless breeds has become a lifesaver for people suffering from allergies. However, the cats themselves had to pay for the hypoallergenicity. Their body temperature is most often elevated, and the animals themselves are constantly looking for somewhere to warm up. A way out and salvation for freezing animals will be clothing for cats, which you can sew with your own hands.

What breeds will need clothing:

Woolen pets do not need clothing. However, some owners prefer to dress up their pets in interesting costumes. Well, if the outfit doesn’t bother the cat herself, then why not?

What to make for your pet

Cat fashion is different from human trends. It is not beauty that should come to the fore, but the convenience of the outfit. And only after ensuring the animal’s comfort can we proceed to beauty care.

When sewing clothes for cats, you need to build on three basic requirements:

quality. The outfit should be as natural as possible. It is better not to use synthetic fabrics and other dubious products for sewing;
simplicity. The costume should not consist of a dozen parts in which the animal will become entangled;
comfort. Even in overalls, the cat remains a predator that needs to hunt, run and jump. The outfit should not hinder the movements of the fashionista.

When choosing an outfit for a cat, the owner should pay attention to the most popular items of the tailed wardrobe.

Table 1. Types of clothing for cats

Outfit element	Image	Benefit
		Protects your cat from cold and dirt while walking
		Warms a bald cat on cold winter evenings
		Lightweight outfit for the off-season
		Decoration for a thoroughbred lady
		An element that gives the cat a feminine look

As a rule, cats do not need hats or shoes. In addition, it will take a long time to accustom them to such outfits.

Taking measurements from the model

To sew cat clothes, you should take individual measurements from the model, which will allow you to draw an accurate pattern. It is not recommended to use universal templates, since even animals of the same breed can differ in size.

For almost any outfit you only need three measurements. Armed with tape, fix the cat in a standing position and take the following measurements:

neck girth. The circumference of the neck is measured at its thickest point - at the base. It is advisable for the cat to stand straight at this moment;
back length. This length is measured from the base of the neck to the root of the tail. To do this, apply the tape along the body, avoiding its bends if possible;
chest circumference. The measurement is taken around the body, placing a meter under the animal's front paws.

Some outfits will require additional measurements. For example, determine the distance between the front and rear legs or the “waist” circumference.

The obtained values are transferred to paper, entering them into the pattern. When the pattern is ready, it is applied to the animal and adjustments are made so as not to redo the finished outfit later. You can read below about what measurements are needed when sewing clothes for cats.

Universal drawing

Most outfits can be made based on just one pattern. To create a universal drawing, you will need a sheet of paper and measurements taken from the animal. Based on the measurements, a pattern is drawn, consisting of a back and front.

All smooth curves are drawn intuitively and corrected after the first fitting. Having drawn the proposed pattern, it is necessary to make allowances for the seams, after which the parts are cut out and the image is transferred to the wrong side of the fabric.

For convenience, the pattern can be pinned with pins. The drawing is redrawn and cut out. Depending on the fabric chosen, a fastener is used when sewing the outfit. If you choose a knitted stretch material, you won’t need a zipper, since the vest can be pulled over the cat’s head. In the case of non-elastic materials, a fastener is sewn into the back. You can also use Velcro or buttons, but to do this you will have to adjust the back piece, leaving an allowance for the fastener.

Vest without pattern

To sew a vest for a cat, it is not necessary to draw complex patterns. All you need is an old sweater, scissors and some creative inspiration. The model in the picture shows a dog, but the proposed accessory is perfect for a cat of any breed.

The step-by-step production of such a vest is presented below:

the sleeve is cut off from a knitted sweater;
draw a curved line with chalk next to the cut - on the stomach the vest should be shorter than on the back;
cut off the excess along the marked line and overcast the edge. You can use either an overlocked hand stitch or an overlock stitch;
The future vest is applied to the animal and the location of the holes for the paws is marked. The closer to the narrow edge the holes are made, the smaller the vest collar will be;
Having folded the sleeve in half, reflect the marks for the holes symmetrically and cut them out. You can overcast the edge in any way.

After fitting, the craft is adjusted. If necessary, it can be sutured.

Video - Vest for walking

Dress for the sphinx

You can sew an original outfit for a cat using a simple pattern. An example of this will be a wonderful dress created from just two parts.

First, using the measurements taken, you will need to cut out the main part. To do this, the fabric is ironed and folded with the right side inward. A pattern is drawn with chalk on the resulting “sandwich” of fabric. In the proposed example, the back length is 26 cm. This value can be changed depending on the required length of the dress. The value equal to 17 cm in the photo indicates the length of the product on the stomach. The first fitting will help determine the length, so the fabric is cut with a margin, and later the excess is cut off.

Step-by-step instructions for making a dress for the sphinx consist of several simple steps:

seam allowances are added to the part and the pattern is cut out;
by dividing the folded fabric, you get a dress detail with two cutouts for paws. Having attached the part to the animal, mark the required length and adjust the dress;
the armholes of the sleeves and the bottom of the product can be edged with tape or hemmed by machine, turning the fabric 3 mm;
the part is sewn together. The seam should be on the front of the product;
You can use cuffs from any sweater or a strip of elastic fabric as the neckline of the dress. The rectangle of material should have a length equal to the circumference of the cat's neck. The strip is sewn into a ring and folded in half, after which it is attached to the product.

The dress can be decorated in any way you like. For example, create an applique from fabrics or sew on buttons and other decorative elements.

Video - Denim collar-vest with removable wings for a cat

The tuxedo

You can sew a wonderful tuxedo for your cat as a stylish accessory. Using a simple pattern, you can make a jacket-cape that will not hinder movement and will give your pet comfort.

For work you will need the following materials:

white fabric - an old T-shirt;
black material - any cotton flap of a suitable size;
a piece of red felt;
Velcro for fasteners;
scissors, chalk and other tailor's little things.

Step 1. To determine the length of the tailcoat, measure the length from the neck to the tail of the cat. A pattern of a white element is cut out of white fabric in accordance with the measurements. For convenience, use a fabric folded in half. You will need 2 of these parts.

Step 2. The first white piece, folded in half, is applied to the black fabric. The dark element should not be the same size as the white one, as the jacket will end up being shorter than the shirt.

Step 3. You can choose any shape of the vest itself. The main thing is that it is symmetrical.

Step 4. A tie is cut out of red fabric, and a collar is made from a white piece of cloth.

a tie with a collar is attached to the base;
a vest is attached to the upper white part;
the protruding part of the tie is sewn on top;
Velcro is sewn to the elongated neck so that the upper part tightly covers the lower one.

Step 6. The future tailcoat will be attached to the pet's neck and stomach. As a fastener, cut out a rectangular strip of black color and add 0.5 cm to its edges.

Step 7 The resulting strap is sewn between two white parts of the tailcoat. The length of the belt is determined by the circumference of the pet's chest. It is best to adjust this length during fitting. The edge of the cut belt is lined up. Strong Velcro is sewn onto one end of the tape.

Step 8 The second Velcro piece is sewn on the opposite side of the white piece inside out, as shown in the figure. The fastened strap will go around the animal's chest. To make the tailcoat look stylish, its edge can be ironed and stitched 1 mm from the edge.

The finished tuxedo will serve as an excellent cape for a freezing Devon Rex.

Airy skirt

Clothes for cats are needed not only to keep your pet warm, but also for going out into the world. Thus, show animals often appear before judges in exclusive outfits. Skirts are especially relevant in cat fashion, giving femininity and charm to sophisticated breeds.

To create such an unusual accessory you will need:

tulle;
satin ribbon;
scissors.

The easiest way to create a fluffy ballet tutu does not require any drawings or patterns. To sew a skirt, just measure the cat’s “waist” circumference and add 10 cm to this value.

The satin ribbon is cut to the obtained length. The tulle is cut into strips 2 cm wide. The length of the strips is equal to the required length of the skirt multiplied by 2.

Next, the tulle strips are folded in half and tied onto a satin ribbon with loose knots, as shown in the photo. The thicker the ribbons are tied, the more magnificent the pack will be. To add volume to the product, the length of the strips can be varied. To create color transitions, tulle of various shades is used.

When all the stripes are tied on a ribbon, the skirt is tried on the cat. The free ends of the tape are tied on the back of the animal and their length is adjusted.

Insulated option for walking

Fashionable clothes for a cat can not only be sewn, but also knitted. A simple vest design for an adult pet will help with this.

To make clothes bring comfort and joy, you need to choose natural threads. Acrylic thread or angora yarn will also work. You will also need knitting needles. Their diameter is determined by the thickness of the yarn, and the recommended tool number is indicated on the thread packaging.

On a note! Before knitting, it is recommended to wash the threads in warm water and dry them in fresh air. Do not use washing powder with a strong odor. Hairless cats often face skin problems, allergies and other troubles.

Emergency heating

It happens that you need clothes for a cat urgently. There is not enough time to create a pattern and sew it. This happens when a frozen kitten is nailed to the house in winter. To quickly warm him up, you can make a simple outfit out of a regular sock.

What you will need:

an old warm sock without a pair;
scissors;

To make a simple vest from scrap materials, you don't need sewing skills. Even a child can cope with this task, since it includes several simple steps:

The sock is applied to the pet and the length of the future product is measured with a small margin (1 cm). Mark the cutting line with chalk;
the sock is folded and ironed, then the excess is cut off;
After this, the position of the holes for the paws is noted. It is important to draw them symmetrically. To ensure that the vest has a wide collar, holes are drawn in the middle of the sock;
longitudinal holes are cut with scissors. If desired, they can be overcast with a hand seam or use an overlocker;
try the products on the cat. You should check whether she is tight in such an outfit. To do this, place your palm under the sock. If the hand fits in freely, the outfit is sewn to size. The neck area is also checked.

An outfit made from a sock cannot claim to be a fashion item in a cat's wardrobe. However, in difficult situations, such a suit can warm a small pet and give him a sense of security.

Video - How to make clothes for a cat with your own hands

Summer minimalism

Cats only need casual outfits during the cold season. In summer there is no need for insulation, but there is a need for a stylish appearance. To add some flair to your cat's image, but not to overdo the outfit, you can make a cute accessory for your pet - a bow tie.

By the way! The textile highlight is also useful for photo shoots when the animal urgently needs to find a home or introduce the cat to the public.

For sewing you will need:

thick fabric;
collar (you can use a flea collar);
needles, thread and scissors.

To ensure that the butterfly does not interfere with the cat’s enjoyment of life, you need to choose the appropriate size of the craft. Firstly, the product should not be too large. A bulky accessory will disturb the animal while eating and irritate it the rest of the day. Secondly, the craft should not have an intrusive smell, rustle or put pressure on the throat.

Step 1. A rectangle with sides 25 cm and 13 cm is cut out of thick fabric. It is also necessary to prepare a jumper for the butterfly. Its dimensions are 6x4 cm.

Step 2. If the cat does not wear a collar, a strip of the same fabric will be useful for the tie, which will become a fastener. Its dimensions are 50x5 cm. A long piece of fabric is folded in half lengthwise and stitched. A fastener is attached to the ends of the tape.

Step 3. A 25 cm piece is folded in half and stitched into a ring. Next, this part is folded so that the line is in the middle.

Step 4. A small piece of bridge is sewn into a miniature ring by hand, going around the main part. The butterfly is straightened and the jumper is secured in the middle of the craft with a hidden stitch from the inside. A part with clasps or a collar is inserted under the ribbon.

Video - Festive butterfly for a cat

How to train a cat to wear clothes

Regardless of the breed, most adult cats react violently and negatively to the appearance of clothing in their lives. If the animal has not been dressed up before, it will be extremely difficult to accustom it to fashion. It is better if the first beauty session occurs in childhood. It is easier to teach a kitten not only the rules, but also “manners”. It is recommended to start inoculating the culture when the kitten reaches 1 month. The first outfits should not restrict movement or cause discomfort. It is better to choose natural lightweight fabrics in which the cub will be comfortable to run and play with other kittens.

By the way, a cat mother may not understand a stylish look - it will interfere with caring for the baby. Therefore, it is better to carry out the first fittings when the cat is away on business. It is better to switch to constant wear after the kittens are weaned from their mother.

Attention! Kittens are not very clean creatures, so with the decision to dress up your pet, the decision to wash his clothes should also mature. This is especially true for hairless breeds, whose skin secretes a special secretion.

Fashion trends in the cat world

Craftswomen and cat lovers never tire of creating new and original clothing models for cats. Every year, unusual outfits for pets of hairless breeds become the rage.

Lace, which is firmly entrenched in the top of the best outfits for cats, does not lose its relevance.

The sweater is a warm classic for fashionable pets.

Clothing for a cat is a way not only to keep your pet warm, but also to give it a unique personality. Even a novice seamstress can sew stylish things for a pet. To do this, it is enough to arm yourself with a creative mood and simple patterns of cat outfits.

DIY cat clothing gallery

Suit "Hussar"

Sailor costume

Not everyone can afford to buy a cat due to allergies, but if you have been dreaming of a pet for a long time, then a Sphynx could be one. This breed is not allergenic, so it will not harm anyone, but will only give positive emotions. However, such an animal needs special care - a special diet, because not everyone can eat such cats, and improper nutrition can lead to bad consequences. They also need clothing that can protect them from cold winds and drafts. To do this, you can go and buy special suits and overalls in specialized stores, but you can also sew everything yourself. Do-it-yourself clothes for the sphinx can be made from ordinary fabrics - no longer used sweaters, leggings, socks, dresses, sweaters, or knitted from yarn that is left over, or unravel an unnecessary sweater.

Sweater for a cat

The Sphinx is an animal that has short hair, large ears like a bat, and is not always easy-going. But those who love this breed of cat know that they need to be kept warm at all times, because they are susceptible to cold. Therefore, it is necessary to insulate your pet if it is cold in the apartment or sometimes you take it out of the house. In this master class we will learn how to knit a cute sweater for your pet. For such a small product you will have to spend a little time, but then the cat or cat will be warm and will continue to delight the household for a long time.

Before we start knitting a sweater, we need to take measurements from the cat - length of the product, belly circumference, belly and back length, neck circumference.

Then we need to create patterns, which we can then use for further products for the cat. Knitting patterns are very simple, so even a novice needlewoman can handle it.

What we need to prepare:

white wool mixture threads;
red acrylic threads;
knitting needles number 3;
a needle with a large eye.

We start knitting from the collar. To do this, we put 71 buttonholes on the knitting needles with red threads and knit an elastic band, one front and one purl, to a height of seven centimeters. Now we divide the resulting fabric into two parts, where 25 buttonholes will be the stomach, and the remaining 46 will be the back. Now we switch to white threads and begin to knit with two balls, separately for the back and separately for the tummy.

1st row: belly - we knit all the buttonholes with knit stitches, while making 14 yarn overs evenly throughout the row. Back - knit 23 buttonholes, then knit one yarn over and again knit 23.

2nd row: we knit all the buttonholes purl on the back – that’s 47 stitches. Belly – 39 stitches are knitted with an elastic band one after another.

3rd row: tummy - remove the buttonhole, one yarn over, then again elastic 37 loops, and again yarn over and knit; back - remove, yarn over, knit 45, yarn over, knit. 4th row: back - purl everything; tummy - 41 buttonholes are knitted with an elastic band one after another. 5th row and 10th row: we knit the same way as the 3rd and 4th.

From the 11th row we begin to form armholes: tummy - close 3 buttonholes and knit 41 loops with an elastic band; back - close three buttonholes, purl the remaining 52 buttonholes. 12th row: back - close three buttonholes and knit the remaining ones with 49 purls; close three buttonholes, and then knit 41 loops with an elastic band. 13th row to 27th: we knit taking into account the pattern.

28th row: belly – you need to pick up three air stitches and then knit taking into account the pattern; back - three air and again taking into account the pattern.

29th row: knit in the same way as in the previous row.

When we knit the required length along the belly, we have 13.5 centimeters, and then with threads of a different color we knit with an elastic band to a height of two centimeters. And make the back a little longer, in our case it is eighteen centimeters, while it is necessary to make decreases in each front row, decrease two buttonholes together on both sides of the product. And so we should have a total length of twenty-four centimeters, and then we close the buttonholes. Let's look at the photo to see what our product should look like. Sew the resulting parts together using a needle and white thread. Now we need to knit a strip of red thread equal to the height of the one that was on the edge of our product. And the resulting ribbon needs to be sewn to the edge of the back.

Let's move on to knitting the sleeves. You need to cast on forty buttonholes on the knitting needles and knit an elastic band to a height of one centimeter. We change the colors of the thread and knit so that we add one buttonhole to the edges of each front row, and so we knit one centimeter. And then one yarn over in the front row and so on for two and a half centimeters. We knit the second sleeve in the same way. We sew the resulting sleeves to the sweater. Look at the photo below to see how it should be. We finished our sweater. You can decorate it at your discretion, ours is a heart.

Video on the topic of the article

This article presents a video collection with which you can learn how to make clothes for a Sphynx cat with your own hands.

In order to keep your pet warm in the cold, you need to knit clothes for him. This is especially true for Sphynx cats, which have delicate skin. For them, clothes made by your hands will be very useful. In this article you will find a description of the sweater, with a pattern and a detailed description. If the cat is not protected from hypothermia, then it will develop respiratory diseases. At the same time, diseases in sphinxes are very difficult to treat.

As you know, a cat is one of the domestic animals that has the most pronounced character, and each individual has its own, but what they have in common is willfulness, capriciousness and stubbornness. In sphinxes, these qualities are generally manifested much more clearly. Therefore, it is necessary to accustom the cat to clothes carefully, and in no case against the will of the cat.

The first and most important circumstance: clothing should not be too tight, and at the same time, should not drag on the floor, interfering with the movement of the animal. It is optimal to have fasteners that allow you not to squeeze the animal into a piece of clothing, but to envelop it with it.

Clothing should be made of natural, non-electrifying materials.

When trying on, try to keep the animal busy with games or treats. It's good if you have one or a couple of assistants. If there is an urgent need (for example, you have to move for a long time with the animal in the cold season), it is not a sin to use a trick and lure the animal with the help of a special spray purchased at a pet store with the aroma of catnip.

Sweater with pattern

Before you start knitting a sweater, take a tape measure and measure the volume of your pet's neck and the approximate length of the sweater. When you make a cutout for the neck, do not make it small, otherwise the cat will be uncomfortable.

To work you need:

knitting needles number 3.5
circular needles number 3.5
yarn 100 grams (wool or 50/50 with acrylic)

Let's get started

The main pattern is stockinette stitch. Knit over knit, purl over purl. Knitting density: 16 loops / 20 rows = 10 / 10 centimeters. We knit in 2 threads.

Let's start work from the front. We put 25 loops on the knitting needles and knit them with an elastic band, knit 1. 1 purl. 3 centimeters. Then we continue working with stockinette stitch to a height of 10 centimeters. The pattern has it all. 13 centimeters from the edge, to form sleeves, we cast on 18 loops on both sides of the fabric (a total of 61 loops on the knitting needles). We knit 10 centimeters exactly with the front ones and for the neckline we close off 21 loops in the middle. (20 loops remain on the knitting needles). In the next row, add 28 stitches above the closed stitches. (There were 68 loops on the knitting needles). Knit another 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch with an even fabric and bind off 18 stitches on both sides. (There are 32 loops on the needles). After another 10 centimeters, elastic 1/1 (k1, p1). Knit an elastic band 3 centimeters. Close the loops without tightening them too much.

Assembly

Sew the side seams and sleeve seams. Making a neckline: cast on loops on circular knitting needles and knit as many centimeters as you want for the collar. You can make the collar high, or you can just make it a few centimeters. We knit with a 2/2 cm elastic band. The main thing is that the cat is comfortable.

The video provides detailed information on how to crochet a sweater for a dog, but this sweater is also suitable for our favorite sphinxes.

Sweater with a pattern

You can knit a gorgeous sweater with a pattern for your pet. It will be more complicated than the previous one, but it will look very interesting. It’s up to you to decide which sweater to choose.

For this sweater we will need:

knitting needles number 3.5
yarn 100 grams (light and dark) wool or 50/50 with acrylic

Knitting density 16 p. / 22 rows = 10/10 cm. Cast on 48 loops with blue thread and knit with a 2/2 elastic band. Switch to a white thread and knit 5 cm in stockinette stitch. Next, start knitting the pattern according to the pattern:

Scheme

At the same time, knit the holes for the paws: knit 7. loops, cast off 6 loops, knit 22. loops, close 6 loops. 7 persons. loops Knit the resulting 3 parts separately for the next 5 centimeters, then connect them by casting 6 loops above the closed loops. After 20 centimeters from the neck, start decreasing (3 times 3 loops on both sides). Close off the remaining stitches after finishing the pattern. Along the edges of the holes for the cat's paws, cast on 20 loops with a dark thread and tie 4 centimeters with a 2/2 elastic band. The sweater is ready.

This pattern will help you knit a comfortable short-sleeve sweater for your cat. You can just tie it around the armhole. Before you build, you must measure and write down its dimensions. Using these dimensions, you will create an individual pattern, which will come in handy more than once in the future.

The depth of the armhole depends on the size of the cat. If you plan to edge the armholes with elastic, then increase their height and depth by 1 cm. You need to reduce the width of the backrest as follows:

Smoothly: knit 2 loops together along the edges of the back in every second right row.
Sharp: Knit 2 stitches together along the edges of the back on each RS row.

We knit with an elastic band (knit 1, purl 1). You can decorate the back with braids or braids. We knit the collar with an elastic band (k2, p2).

Pattern

1 is 1/3 of the neck circumference

2 is 2/3 of the neck circumference

3 is the distance from the base of the neck to the front paw

4 is the distance between the front paws

5 is the width of the back + 2 cm (allowance for armholes)

(chest circumference + 3 cm) = (distance between front legs + 2 cm)

6 is the length of the tummy = the distance from the base of the neck to the middle of the abdomen.

7 is the length of the back

8 is the height of the armhole, increased by 1 cm of the girth of the front paw - multiply the depth of the armhole by 2.

9 - armhole depth = 1 – 3 cm.

We measure the cat, transfer it to paper, cut it out and knit it, looking at the pattern.

Vest

Before you begin, measure your cat's waist circumference. The waist circumference is indicated on the pattern by the letter T.

If you choose wool for knitting, then opt for soft wool intended for children. You need about 50 gr. Knitting starts from the back and goes in one piece. First there is a 3 cm elastic band, then there is an armhole (by any method). We close the armhole loops on one side and knit to the end of the row. At the end, turning the work, we do the same and continue knitting to the neckline. To knit it, we make one shoulder, close the neckline by 5 cm and continue knitting for another 3 cm. We cast on loops for a 5 cm neckline and combine 2 shoulders.

A new hobby has appeared in my life - knitting for animals. The first cold weather on the street turned urban animals into real fashionistas and fashionistas. Apartment animals have become so cute in their new clothes! Although, the most important thing is that clothing for animals is not only a tribute to fashion, but, first of all, a means of protecting creatures from the cold.

A friend who has a cute cat asked me to knit a sweater for her pet. I had to tinker a lot before I found the right pattern and learned how to take measurements from four-legged animals.

After the sweater for the cat, two more sweaters were knitted, but for dogs (a friend recommended it to her friend). Now I'm waiting for Monday to take the dog's measurements and sew a vest for her. Perhaps one of the customers will be ready for a fur coat for the dog.

For you, I have prepared master classes on sewing and knitting clothes for animals. I hope that now your pets will not freeze in winter.

To knit a sweater for a cat you need:
- white half-wool threads (280m x 100g)
- pink threads (acrylic) (250 m x 100 g)
- knitting needles No. 3
- needle with a large eye

In order to knit this product you must be able to:
- knit knit and purl stitches
- yarn over
- pick up air loops
- assemble the product with a needle and large thread

We put 71 loops on the knitting needles with pink thread. Knitting gate 6 cm with elastic band 1x1.

We divide the knitting into the tummy (25 stitches) and the back (46 stitches). Change the color of the thread to white and then knit the back and belly at the same time either from two balls, or by pulling the second end of the thread from the middle of the ball.

1 row
- tummy: 25 knit stitches between which we place 14 yarn overs evenly
- back: 23 knit stitches, 1 yarn over, 23 knit stitches.

2nd row
- back: 47 p.
- tummy: elastic 1x1 39 loops

3rd row
- tummy: remove 1 p., 1 yarn over, elastic 1x1 37 loops, 1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch.
- back: remove 1 stitch, 1 yarn over, knit 45 stitches, 1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch.

4 row
- back: 49 p.p.
- tummy: elastic 1x1 41 loops

5-10 rows
We knit like rows 3 and 4.

Row 11 (start knitting armholes)
- tummy: close 3 loops, elastic 1x1 44 loops
- back: bind off 3 stitches, 52 p.

12 row
- back: bind off 3 stitches, purl 49.
- tummy: close 3 loops, elastic 1x1 41 loops

Rows 13-27
We knit in a straight line according to the pattern.

28 row

Row 29
- back: dial 3 air. loops further according to the picture
- tummy: dial 3 air. loops further according to the picture

We knit from the collar 13.5 cm. We finish the tummy by knitting 2 cm with a yellow thread with a 1x1 elastic band.

We knit the back to a length of 18 cm. We begin to decrease the loops. To do this, we knit 2 loops together at the beginning and end of each front row. We knit the purl rows with purl loops. We knit the back to a length of 24 cm, after which we close the loops.

We sew the details of the product with a needle with a large eye.

We knit a 1x1 strip with a pink thread and an elastic band equal to the length of the edge of the back.

Sew the knitted strip to the edge of the back.

We knit the sleeves. To do this, cast on 40 loops with pink thread. We knit 1 cm with an elastic band 1x1. Change the color of the thread. We make one yarn over at the edges of the front row and knit another 1 cm. Again we make one yarn over in the front row and knit another 2.5 cm sleeve. We knit a second sleeve.