How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Dog Sweater? (Answers for 4 Sizes)

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I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on May 16, 2023.

Table Of Contents

• How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Dog Sweater?
• How Much Super Bulky Yarn For Knitting Dog Sweater?
• How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Dog Sweater?
• How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Dog Sweater? 
• How Many Balls Of Yarn For Dog Sweater?
• How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Dog Sweater?

I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Dog Sweater. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage. To machine knit this pattern requires a different amount of yarn. See my article for the specifics.

The example pattern I’m using is the Need For Tweed Dog Sweater pattern using garter stitch. It is a great option for beginners. There’s a range of size inclusions.

How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Dog Sweater?

Here’s the information for how much yarn you need for Dog Sweaters in sizes S, M, L and 1X using Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn.

Small

To knit a Small Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 18 inches (45.5 cm), finished length 12 inches (30.5 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 106 yards (97 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn, total weight of 6 oz (170 g) – Number of skeins is 1 skein (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

Medium

To knit a Medium Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 22 inches (56 cm), finished length 17 inches (43 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 106 yards (97 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn, total weight of 6 oz (170 g) – Number of skeins is 1 skein (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

Large

To knita Large Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 26 inches (66 cm), finished length 20 inches (51 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 212 yards (194 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn, total weight of 12 oz (340 g) – Number of skeins is 2 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

1X

To knit a 1X Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 30 inches (76 cm), finished length 24 inches (61 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 318 yards (291 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn, total weight of 18 oz (510 g) – Number of skeins is 3 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

How Much Yarn Needed For A Dog Sweater?

Here are my handy guides to how much yarn for knitting Dog Sweater and yards of super bulky weight #6 yarn required when knitting garter stitch (using the example pattern) in a range of sizes.

How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need to Knit Dog Sweater?

To knit a medium Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 22 inches (56 cm), finished length 17 inches (43 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 106 yards (97 meters) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn, total weight of 6 oz (170 g) – Number of skeins is 1 skein (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Pair Of Dog Sweater?

To knit Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 22 inches (56 cm), finished length 17 inches (43 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of  1 skein (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn.

How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For Knit Dog Sweater?

To knit Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 22 inches (56 cm), finished length 17 inches (43 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of  1 ball (each ball weighs 6 oz/ (170 g) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn.

How Many Ounces Of Yarn For Knit Dog Sweater?

To knit Dog Sweater measuring finished chest 22 inches (56 cm), finished length 17 inches (43 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 6 ounces (170 g) of Super Bulky Weight #6 yarn.

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Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to knit Dog Sweater, it’s time to start your next project! For more helpful guides for sweater projects, see my post on how much yarn for a toddler sweater, and how much yarn to knit a child’s sweater.