Crochet Retro Striped Cat Sweater
Introducing the Crochet Vintage Striped Sweater for Cats! This adorable and stylish sweater is perfect for your feline friend who loves to make a fashion statement. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this retro-inspired sweater features a unique striped pattern that will make your cat stand out from the crowd. The crochet design adds a touch of elegance and charm, making it a must-have accessory for any fashion-forward cat. Whether your cat is lounging at home or strutting down the street, this sweater is sure to turn heads and make a statement. Give your furry friend a taste of retro fashion with this unique crochet creation!
Skill Level:
Finished Size: Fits average sized cats, or very small dogs (Neck opening: 10 inches unstretched)
Materials:
Light weight yarn (approximately 100 yards of white, and 15 yards each of purple, light purple, pink, light pink)
Crochet hooks E(3.50mm) and D(3.25mm)
Gauge:
5 sc = 1″
6 rows = 1″
Gauge Swatch: 1″w x 1″h (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm) ch 6.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 5 sc
Row 2 – 6: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 5 sc
Finish off.
Color Pattern
Start stripes at Round 22 and end after Round 37.
Work 4 rows of each color:
Purple,
Light purple,
Pink,
Light pink,
Then repeat once.
Special Stitches: Foundation Single Crochet (Fsc)
See here for How to Crochet Fsc (Foundation Single Crochet)
Crochet Pattern: Retro Striped Cat Sweater
Collar
Row 1: with D hook and white yarn, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 4 sc
Row 2 – 54: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 4 sc
Match ends and sl st together. Do not finish off.
Body
Round 1: with E hook, turn, ch 1, sc along the side of each Row, sl st in first sc joining to beginning of round: 54 sc
Round 2 – 3: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc: 54 sc
Round 4: ch 1, turn, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * around, sl st in first sc: 60 sc
Round 5: ch 1, turn, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * around, sl st in first sc: 66 sc
Round 6: ch 1, turn, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, repeat from * around, sl st in first sc: 72 sc
Round 7: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc: 72 sc
Round 8: ch 1, turn, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, repeat from * around, sl st in first sc: 78 sc
Round 9: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc: 78 sc
Round 10: ch 1, turn, * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, repeat from * around, sl st in first sc: 84 sc
Round 11 – 16: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc: 84 sc
Armholes
Round 17 (chest): ch 1, turn, sc in next 12 sc, leave remaining sts unworked: 12 sc
Round 18 – 30: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around: 12 sc
Finish off.
Round 17 (back): join yarn in 24th sc, sc in next 49 sc, leave remaining sts unworked: 50 sc
Round 18 – 30 (start stripes at Round 22): ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 50 sc
Body Continued
Round 31: ch 11, sl st in first sc of Round 31 (chest), sl st across next 12 sc, ch 1, turn, sc over sl sts, across ch-11, and around, 11 fsc, sl st in first sc: 84 sc
Round 32 – 57: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc: 84 sc
Finish off.