Sunbeam Dug Coat

Vertical panel jumpers and cardigans are some of the most often made and worn styles by Shetlanders so why should dogs be left out? The central panel of a small Norwegian Star motif is flanked by a rope-type motif and then easily repeated cross-seeding. All the Fair Isle is knit in the round with a steek, it’s then surrounded by an i-cord edging and 1x1 rib neck flap and strap. Named after an old Shetland Fishing boat it will make any canine friend a Shetland-worthy seadog.

Materials

Jamieson & Smith

2ply Jumper Weight (2ply equivalent to a 4ply/fingering weight);

100% Real Shetland wool; 115m/25g ball. (Amounts used in sample)

Yarn A: Shade 36; 3 balls (46g)

Yarn B: Shade 132; 1 ball (15g)

Yarn C: Shade 92; 1 ball (6g)

Yarn D: Shade 135; 1 ball (12g)

Yarn E: Shade 23; 1 ball (15g)

Yarn F: Shade 66; 1 ball (12g)

Needles and Notions

Set of 40cm circular needles or DPNs in size needed to match tension, for working body.

Set of 40cm circular needles or DPNs in smaller size than tension needles, for working rib

Set of 100cm circular needles, in smaller size, for holding sts while working i-cord edging

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

2 x 13mm snap fasteners

2 x 15mm snap fasteners

2.5mm crochet hook for steek reinforcement

Optional: 25mm (1in) wide ribbon for covering steek.

Size

Will fit small-medium sized dog

Width: 33.5cm (13.25in)

Body Height: 40cm (15.75in)

Full Height: 52.5cm (20.75in)

Tension

30 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over colourwork using larger needles, after blocking. Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.

Sample used 3.25mm needles for body and 2.5mm for rib and i-cord.