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 β€œRaii.”

  • Molly’s sample is made with Targhee Sweater (worsted weight 100% non-superwash Targhee wool, 220 yds/201 m/100 g) in color β€œMolly.”

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 β€” Frankie

Dog breed: very small miniature dachshund (under 7lbs)
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jamie

πŸ‘‰ See Jamie’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Jamie on Instagram @witt_knitter


SIZE 3 β€” Cochoate

Dog breed: Mix, golden doodle with chihuahua
Harness hole: no
Knitter: RocΓ­o

πŸ‘‰ See RocΓ­o’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow RocΓ­o on Instagram @lrociosr


SIZE 3 β€” Lentil

Dog breed: Greyhuahua (mix)
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Brandi

πŸ‘‰ See Brandi’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Brandi on Instagram @Brandimaemakes


SIZE 4 β€” Bella

Dog breed: French bulldog
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Arthella

πŸ‘‰ See Arthella’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Arthella on Instagram @heiressknits


SIZE 4 β€” Laika

Dog breed: Half beagle / half neighbor dog
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Rachel

πŸ‘‰ See Rachel’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelofferdahl


SIZE 4 β€” Raii (pattern model)

Dog breed: miniature schnauzer
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jacqui (designer)


SIZE 5 β€” Agnus

Dog breed: yorkie
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Kathleen

πŸ‘‰ See Kathleen’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Kathleen on Instagram @kgm5px


SIZE 5 β€” Neko

Dog breed: Chihuahua, Boston Terrier, Miniature Poodle Mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Emily

πŸ‘‰ See Emily’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Emily on Instagram @tinylaser


SIZE 5 β€” Elsa

Dog breed: Miniature schnauzer
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Caitlin

πŸ‘‰ See Caitlin’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Caitlin on Instagram @knit26_


SIZE 5 β€” Bowser

Dog breed: American bully
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Emme

πŸ‘‰ See Emme’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Emme on Instagram @Rocksteadyemme


SIZE 5 β€” Monty

Dog breed: Mini Dachshund
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Kelly

πŸ‘‰ See Kelly’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Kelly on Instagram @HeavyKnitter


SIZE 5 β€” Yawa

Dog breed: Jack Russel
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Melanie

πŸ‘‰ See Melanie’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Melanie on Instagram @Woolrules


SIZE 5 β€” Beanie

Dog breed: Boston Terrier
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Emily

πŸ‘‰ See Emily’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Emily on Instagram @emily.c.gillies


SIZE 6 β€” Daisy

Dog breed: Boston Terrier
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rochelle

πŸ‘‰ See Rochelle’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Rochelle on Instagram @yarnelleknits


SIZE 6 β€” Rustine

Dog breed: Boston Terrier
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Marie-Reine

πŸ‘‰ See Marie-Reine’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Marie-Reine on Instagram @aufildutempsjelaine


SIZE 6 β€” Purl

Dog breed: Labradoodle
Harness hole: yes
Knitter: Janine

πŸ‘‰ See Janine’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Janine on Instagram @Willcoknits


SIZE 7 β€” Jack

Dog breed: Poodle mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Elisa

πŸ‘‰ See Janine’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Janine on Instagram @weckum


SIZE 7 β€” Winston

Dog breed: Cattle dog mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Candiss

πŸ‘‰ See Candiss’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Candiss on Instagram @Candissmakes


SIZE 7 β€” Norman

Dog breed: Boston terrier
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Emily

πŸ‘‰ See Emily’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Emily on Instagram @Cemweecurt


SIZE 7 β€” Daisy

Dog breed: Mostly German Shepherd, some mutt
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rebekah

πŸ‘‰ See Rebekah’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Rebekah on Instagram @limoncelloknits


SIZE 7 β€” Theo

Dog breed: Shih Tzu
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Gillian

πŸ‘‰ See Gillian’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Gillian on Instagram @everyfibreofmybeing


SIZE 7 β€” Molly (pattern model)

Dog breed: Beagle
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Anne (yarn dyer)

πŸ‘‰ See Anne’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Anne on Instagram @littleskeinanne


SIZE 8 β€” Cassie

Dog breed: Beagle/Australian Shepard mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Ember

πŸ‘‰ See Ember’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Ember on Instagram @erb325


SIZE 8 β€” Nola

Dog breed: Mini Australian shepherd
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Sylvan

πŸ‘‰ See Sylvan’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Sylvan on Instagram @_sylvant


SIZE 9 β€” Molly

Dog breed: English Pointer mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Patrice

πŸ‘‰ See Patrice’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Patrice on Instagram @beesinthepines


SIZE 9 β€” Fitz

Dog breed: Hound mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Sara

πŸ‘‰ Follow Sara on Instagram @hernameissaralynn


SIZE 9 β€” Whiskey

Dog breed: Pit Bull & Lab mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jamie

πŸ‘‰ See Jamie’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Jamie on Instagram @knitigation


SIZE 10 β€” Phoebe

Dog breed: Pittie/lab mix
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Rin

πŸ‘‰ See Rin’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Rin on Instagram @russetfiberstudio


SIZE 12 β€” Andromeda

Dog breed: Not a dog, a mini pig!
Harness hole: no
Knitter: Jennifer

πŸ‘‰ See Jennifer’s project page on Ravelry
πŸ‘‰ Follow Jennifer on Instagram @Jenn_rackley


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