Ursa Canis: For the discerning dog
URSA CANIS is a fresh take on a classic look for your pup with clean lines and intuitive shaping. This sweater features seamless, top-down construction, so you can try it on for fit as you go, and simple half-brioche detailing across the underside and legs, creating a stretchy, snug fit for the belly. With 12 sizes and an optional harness hole, this pattern is designed to be a go-to for knitters with cold-prone furry companions.
PATTERN DETAILS
Instead of posting all the details here, I have created a PDF with all the essential information that you can download here.
YARN SPOTLIGHT: Little Skein in the Big Wool
I collaborated with yarn dyer Anne Vally of Little Skein in the Big Wool for this design, who created beautiful custom colorways for both my dog Raii (black miniature schnauzer) and her dog Molly (beagle).
Raii’s sample is made with Harvest Sport (sport weight 100% non-superwash domestic Merino & Rambouillet wool, 312 yds/285 m/100 g) held together with Mohair Lace (lace weight 72% kid mohair/28% silk, 459 yds/420 m/50 g) in color “Raii.”
Molly’s sample is made with Targhee Sweater (worsted weight 100% non-superwash Targhee wool, 220 yds/201 m/100 g) in color “Molly.”
Click here to view the Ursa Canis collection from Little Skein!
Please note, alternative yarn suggestions at a variety of price points are available on the Ravelry and Payhip listings.
With/without harness hole
The pattern includes instructions for adding an optional harness hole, which you can see in some of the test knits below.
TEST KNITTING ROUND-UP
SIZE 2 — Frankie
Dog breed: very small miniature dachshund (under 7lbs)
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jamie
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SIZE 3 — Cochoate
Dog breed: Mix, golden doodle with chihuahua
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rocío
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SIZE 3 — Lentil
Dog breed: Greyhuahua (mix)
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Brandi
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SIZE 4 — Bella
Dog breed: French bulldog
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Arthella
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👉 Follow Arthella on Instagram @heiressknits
SIZE 4 — Laika
Dog breed: Half beagle / half neighbor dog
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Rachel
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👉 Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelofferdahl
SIZE 4 — Raii (pattern model)
Dog breed: miniature schnauzer
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jacqui (designer)
SIZE 5 — Agnus
Dog breed: yorkie
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Kathleen
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👉 Follow Kathleen on Instagram @kgm5px
SIZE 5 — Neko
Dog breed: Chihuahua, Boston Terrier, Miniature Poodle Mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Emily
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👉 Follow Emily on Instagram @tinylaser
SIZE 5 — Elsa
Dog breed: Miniature schnauzer
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Caitlin
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SIZE 5 — Bowser
Dog breed: American bully
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Emme
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SIZE 5 — Monty
Dog breed: Mini Dachshund
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Kelly
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SIZE 5 — Yawa
Dog breed: Jack Russel
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Melanie
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SIZE 5 — Beanie
Dog breed: Boston Terrier
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Emily
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SIZE 6 — Daisy
Dog breed: Boston Terrier
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rochelle
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SIZE 6 — Rustine
Dog breed: Boston Terrier
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Marie-Reine
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SIZE 6 — Purl
Dog breed: Labradoodle
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Janine
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SIZE 7 — Jack
Dog breed: Poodle mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Elisa
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SIZE 7 — Winston
Dog breed: Cattle dog mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Candiss
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SIZE 7 — Norman
Dog breed: Boston terrier
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Emily
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SIZE 7 — Daisy
Dog breed: Mostly German Shepherd, some mutt
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rebekah
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👉 Follow Rebekah on Instagram @limoncelloknits
SIZE 7 — Theo
Dog breed: Shih Tzu
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Gillian
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SIZE 7 — Molly (pattern model)
Dog breed: Beagle
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Anne (yarn dyer)
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👉 Follow Anne on Instagram @littleskeinanne
SIZE 8 — Cassie
Dog breed: Beagle/Australian Shepard mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Ember
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SIZE 8 — Nola
Dog breed: Mini Australian shepherd
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Sylvan
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SIZE 9 — Molly
Dog breed: English Pointer mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Patrice
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SIZE 9 — Fitz
Dog breed: Hound mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Sara
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SIZE 9 — Whiskey
Dog breed: Pit Bull & Lab mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jamie
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SIZE 10 — Phoebe
Dog breed: Pittie/lab mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rin
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👉 Follow Rin on Instagram @russetfiberstudio
SIZE 12 — Andromeda
Dog breed: Not a dog, a mini pig!
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jennifer
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👉 Follow Jennifer on Instagram @Jenn_rackley
