Do-it-yourself knitted clothes for a Yorkie: patterns that may be useful for beginners in needlework + step-by-step instructions

During the cold season, clothing for the Yorkshire Terrier must be present so that the dog feels warm and comfortable in it.
Despite the fact that the breed originated from the northern part of Europe, namely from England, where the average air temperature in January-February is 4-5° below zero, it is decorative. The pet spends most of its life at home and is not used to being in the cold. Having a dog outside during the rainy and snowy season becomes stressful for your Yorkie.

What you need

To successfully sew, it is enough to have minimal skills; school labor lessons will suffice. A lot of patterns for all styles and needs: from underpants (for girls during heat) to a decorative dress (in which you can even go to a fashionable exhibition) will allow you to create with your own hands any ideal image of a Yorkshire terrier.

Knitting

For knitting, it doesn’t matter too much which tool you use. Mostly, warm thick sweaters, hats and jackets are knitted, and hooks are used to make lighter, summer and spring versions of the same dresses. With a little practice, you can even move on to boots and shoes with seals on the soles.

Knitted models are truly rare and you won’t find a quality item at a reasonable price in regular pet stores. By adding a little more creative imagination, it is possible to even try something complex and designer for the holiday.

Yorkies are not ordinary dogs; they have rather long hair that rolls off into ugly, sloppy hairs, causing discomfort to the pet.

So for a Yorkshire terrier, you should not use a clothing pattern for a dog of any breed. As a last resort, you need to mark and sew a small indentation for possible friction.

A nice plus is that absolutely any pattern is the same: both for sewing and for knitting with your own hands. This makes it possible to find a significant amount of clothing online, in addition to those described below.

Let's start with the hook

There are many techniques for crocheting. Let's look at two of them:

The use of this technique provides such advantages as the tightness of the knitted clothing and retention of shape for a long time. Typically, sleeveless vests, blankets and capes are knitted using this technique, which turn out very beautiful.

• Freeform knitting technique.

In this technique, first, a full-size pattern is drawn up and only then the elements of the future clothing are knitted. As a result, all elements are connected to each other using a thread or hook. The freeform knitting technique will take a little more time, but it will be worth it. Clothes made using this technique are absolutely original and unique.

But what to do with the fact that crocheted dog clothes are not warm? This problem can also be solved, and there are several options for getting out of this situation:

• You can use a lining that is sewn from the inside out. It is important to note that this option will significantly complicate the washing process. However, if your pet also has other clothes, this will not be a problem;
• The second option is to decorate products with ornaments that can be embroidered on the finished item or knitted - this will help retain heat.

Wardrobe

Not all of the items listed below must be included in your pet's wardrobe. But among them there are those that the Yorkie cannot do without.

Raincoats

They look attractive thanks to their bright colors, and they also protect Yorkshire Terriers from the rain. The main advantage of a raincoat over overalls is that it looks more stylish and unusual. In addition, overalls made of raincoat fabric cannot always be worn on a hot but rainy summer day. But a raincoat will come in handy.

Jumpsuits

They are demi-season and insulated, designed for winter cold. They do not interfere with the Yorkie's active movement during walks or training and, better than other clothing, protect the dog's fur from precipitation and dirt. If you wish, you can buy or order overalls for your dog.

A Yorkshireman's wardrobe must have at least two overalls: autumn and winter.

Sweaters

They are beautiful and comfortable, and the dog can wear them both indoors and outdoors. Sweaters can be either plain or decorated with intricate patterns. They are comfortable because they do not restrict your pet’s movements and at the same time provide good warmth. True, in slushy weather it is not recommended to wear sweaters outside, as they can get very dirty and even become unusable.

Trousers

They can be either in the form of long trousers or shorts. Summer pants for Yorkies are made from lightweight and highly breathable materials, while demi-season and winter pants are made from thicker fabric. There are also pants made of raincoat fabric that protect the dog from dirt and slush.

When creating a wardrobe for your pet, it is advisable to opt for trousers and shorts in neutral shades that go well with clothes of any color.

T-shirts

In addition to their decorative functions, they also protect the dog from the sun, dust, insects and prickly plant seeds that cling to the fur. If the color of winter and demi-season clothing for a Yorkie can be any color, then it is better to choose light-colored T-shirts and T-shirts for a dog in summer.

Shoes and socks

Shoes are essential for dogs living in the city. After all, in winter the streets are sprinkled with salt and reagents, which can irritate the skin on the paw pads. And in the summer, shoes are needed to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating between the toes. In addition, thanks to the shoes, the Yorkie will not injure his paw during a walk by accidentally stepping on glass or pricking himself on a sharp branch. Shoes for dogs can be either winter or designed for the off-season and even for summer. The dog should have at least two pairs of boots or boots in his wardrobe: winter and demi-season.

The main requirement for dog shoes: they must be the right size, durable and waterproof, and their soles must be strong and non-slippery.

If the shoes are soft, they can be worn without anything. But for autumn and winter boots you will need socks, the main function of which is to isolate the pet’s skin and fur from the inner surface of the shoes and prevent chafing of the paws.

Outfits

Many Yorkies, like true fashionistas, have outfits for special occasions. For example, wedding dresses and tuxedos for dogs are extremely popular. Many Yorkie owners sew themed outfits for their pets for special competitions, which are often held at dog shows.

Accessories

This is not only an addition to your pet's outfit, but also something that no Yorkie can do without. Most dog jewelry comes in the form of bows or clips and is designed to hold the long hair on the head between the ears. In addition to their decorative function, they prevent eye disease and help maintain the correct position of the ears, which can fall forward due to the abundance of hair.

There are also many other types of jewelry for dogs: clips, earrings, bracelets and even necklaces. But such decorations, unlike bows and hairpins, do not provide any practical benefit, and their presence in a dog’s wardrobe is not mandatory.

Collar

A collar for a Yorkshire Terrier should not be too wide or, especially, rough. You also need to make sure that it is the right size for the dog: it does not hang around the neck like a necklace, but it is not tight either. The most practical collars are made of natural or artificial leather. They are quite durable, comfortable and at the same time beautiful. Collars decorated with rhinestones are especially popular among owners of small dogs. These collars are both an accessory and a decoration. But when buying them, you need to remember that, first of all, they must be of high quality and safe for your pet.

Harness

Like a collar, it is used for walking a pet, although it can also have a decorative function. Typically, harnesses for small dogs are made of leather or thin canvas. The color of the harness can be any, and the design can also be different.

When choosing a harness, you need to remember that the main thing is convenience and safety.

Muzzle

Yorkies do not need a regular muzzle. But it is advisable to purchase a special muzzle for him that prevents the dog from picking up tidbits from the ground. This will help prevent your pet from being poisoned by poor quality food. In addition, a muzzle will also be useful when carrying out manipulations to care for a dog if it snaps during them and tries to bite.

House

A dog house is not only a beautiful backdrop for pet photo shoots. It protects your Yorkie from drafts much better than a dog bed due to the fact that it is almost completely closed except for a small hole - a manhole.

Taking measurements

The first step in any tailoring, no matter for people or dogs, is taking measurements. Without the exact size, there is no point in starting to fit patterns. Armed with a measuring tape (preferably with millimeter divisions on the scale - we are working with a tiny indoor dog) and take the basic measurements, according to which dress patterns for Yorkshire terriers are made, according to the following list:

• the distance between the withers (middle of the neck) and the base of the tail.
• full neck circumference (you need to measure loosely so as not to squeeze your pet’s neck under any circumstances);
• chest circumference (behind the elbows) and waist. Optionally, tail girth;
• belly length from front to back paw (girls and boys will have some differences);
• the length of the paws themselves;
• girths of the muzzle and head (for hats and hoods).

When transferring ready-made patterns to fabric, the first time it is most practical to use old and disused jackets, jeans, T-shirts, sweaters, and other things.

When knitting clothes for a Yorkshire terrier with your own hands according to prepared patterns, some stages can be simplified, because knitted items stretch well and do not need to be carefully adjusted.

We knit and sew ourselves

Even complex wardrobe items for decorative dogs can be sewn or knitted yourself. To do this, you need to focus on standard patterns, adjusting the size of the animal.

Professionals can easily make a down jacket and trousers in three layers for a pet. And for beginners who decide to test their tailoring talents, we offer patterns for beginners.

You can sew clothes for your dog from old things. Making a t-shirt for a Yorkie from the children's version is very simple. You just need to adjust the size to the dog and reduce the chest part.

You can make a sweater for your Yorkie from an old knitted stocking by attaching short sleeves and a collar.

Pattern and sizes

By grasping the dog with a tailor's meter, you can determine its parameters yourself. But there are cases when the dimensions of the animal are established approximately or only the breed and approximate weight are known. A table of clothing sizes, which is used to purchase things through online stores, will help with this.

The sizes, as in humans, start with the smallest S and end with XXXL for large dogs. In this case, we need the size for the Yorkshire Terrier, based on weight, the dog falls under S, L and M.

Another definition system is designated by numbers from 8 to 18. Yorkie sizes correspond to sizes 8-12.

Having indicated the required length of the lines for the pattern, it is necessary to transfer the drawings onto tracing paper (preferably) so as not to spoil the fabric in case of incorrect calculations. Having adjusted it to perfection, transfer the drawing to the material. On the pattern pieces, indicate in letters the places that need to be connected: Sew A-B of one part to A-B of the other, and so on.

Ready-made life-size pattern diagrams for the Yorkshire Terrier.

blanket

The simplest clothing for a dog with your own hands is a blanket that protects the back and sides from strong winds and frost. It would be practical to leave some space and sew on Velcro or fasteners for an insulated removable lining (this will turn the blanket into a demi-season option). To make it, it is enough to know the results of measurements of the back length and neck circumference. There are two options: a blanket made of two parts (sew along the measurement line, leaving a little free space for the seam), a blanket made from a single piece of fabric (in this case, the fold lines and the size coincide). At the withers, the back is sewn with a collar equal to the circumference of the neck.

A belt in the shape of the letter T, sewn to the lower edge of the collar, will hold the clothes on the pet; for a more reliable fixation, you can sew a smaller collar for the tail (you will need to additionally measure there too).

Knitted option

The knitted version of the blanket with your own hands has several features. You should start with a circular collar, 2-3 loops in each centimeter. Having finished the required length, you need to close about a third. The back is knitted in the manner of a canvas, adding one loop every other row until the width is 6 cm. Then the yarn overs are stopped and the piece is finished off with simple knitting.

Step-by-step description of knitting a sweater for a pet

It is not necessary that the hand be full. To knit a simple sweater for a Chihuahua, some basic skills are enough. A pattern and knitting pattern for a simple sweater for a dog won’t even be useful. An elementary lesson will help you figure out how to knit a sweater for your pet.

Materials you will need:

• warm melange yarn;
• knitting needles No. 4;
• bobbin threads;
• scissors;
• needle.

For your information! Knitting begins with a collar with 1×1 or 2×2 rib. It should not be knitted too tightly so that it is easy to put on and take off. The average collar width for small dog breeds is 5 cm. After the end of the collar, the main part begins.

The main fabric is knitted in stockinette stitch. Starting from the third row, add 2 loops in each subsequent row. You need to add until the width of the product is equal to the circumference of the dog’s chest + 2 cm for allowances. At this stage, it is recommended to first try the sweater on your pet to make sure it is the right size. Next, knit 3 more rows without additions.

Knitting holes for paws

To make holes for the paws, you need to skip the required number of loops corresponding to the size. To do this, knit the first 3 cm, cover the next 6 cm, then knit to the second armhole. When a sleeve of the appropriate size is obtained, air loops are added and then knitted with a single piece of fabric. The edges are tied. You can use a hook for this.

Then, to narrow the product towards the bottom, you need to decrease 2 loops in every seventh row.

Important! As you knit, you need to regularly try on the product for the future owner.

When the length of the fabric is sufficient, you need to finish the product by knitting the edge with a 1x1 or 2x2 elastic band. To assemble the sweater, the edges are sewn together with threads.

How to train your pet to dress up?

In order for a dog to wear purchased or made clothes, the Yorkie must be slowly and patiently accustomed to this. An animal that has never tried on a suit perceives a new thing as a foreign thing and wants to get rid of it.

At first, the Yorkie may pull and bite what he is wearing, but over time he will get used to it and will accept the clothing normally.

Getting used to wearing an outfit is the same as the process of training a Yorkie. To help your dog get used to clothes faster, you should follow some tips:

1. When putting a suit on a pet, the owner should behave with restraint, not be nervous and not tell the dog in an orderly tone to sit still. This will scare the little animal. A stern voice will be perceived by a Yorkie as if the owner is dissatisfied with the pet's behavior.
2. If a dressed terrier freezes and cannot move, you should not calm the dog down. Such a tone will be perceived as approval of such behavior.
3. To distract your dog from the discomfort, you can start playing with your Yorkie so that he does not react to the discomfort.
4. The dog's first clothing should be sleeveless. It will be easier for York to get used to it. To begin with, it is better to let the dog walk around in a mini vest.
5. When teaching a puppy to wear clothes, you should put on clothes for 15-20 minutes, gradually increasing the time your Yorkie stays in the outfit.

Purpose of clothing for dogs

Clothes for dogs were invented for a reason. It performs certain functions:

• protection. Initially, clothing and shoes were made from special waterproof materials so that dogs could walk in wet weather. Some items have rather narrow cuffs, which reduces the risk of parasites penetrating the dog’s skin;
• support. In some cases, after surgical interventions, dogs require special support devices, so special things have been created with similar functions;
• keeping warm. Despite the presence of fur, some dogs can freeze in the cold season. For winter walks, suits with insulation are provided to protect against the cold;
• beauty. Recently, costumes for dogs have been made from different materials, they are embellished and decorated. Owners want their pet to be the most beautiful and interesting looking.

If you wish, you can even knit a set of clothes

Important! Before choosing an outfit, you should think about the end goal - what exactly the suit is for.

T-shirt

More like decorative clothing for a four-legged animal, the lightweight T-shirt has a very simple sewing pattern and is suitable for training before more serious tasks. The easiest option for a Yorkshire Terrier pattern is to alter a children's T-shirt.

Having cut on both sides according to the size of the chest circumference (taking into account the processing of the seams), the T-shirt is sewn to the new parameters on the sides, altering the collar if necessary. In this style, there will be sleeves only for the front legs. The finished product can be easily decorated with rhinestones, sequins and similar elements.

What to knit clothes for your pet from

When choosing yarn, you need to take into account the properties of the material, the particular conditions of washing and drying the finished product. The main synthetic fibers are:

• acrylic (PAN). If the yarn is of high quality, the items made from it are light, retain heat well, and practically do not shrink after washing;
• viscose. If the threads consist entirely of viscose, during wear such items do not hold their shape well and are stretched.

Note! Natural threads are hypoallergenic, but more difficult to care for. Products made from such yarn should be washed at low temperatures and dried without the use of heating devices.

The following types are distinguished:

• linen. Durable yarn. Things made from it are durable and of high quality, and are little susceptible to shrinkage after washing;
• cotton. Pleasant to the touch, quite durable, but not elastic. Cotton yarn is heavy;
• wool. The warmest yarn. But woolen items do not last long, they form pills and shrink heavily after washing.

Photo gallery

Photo 1. Yorkie in finished overalls

Photo 2. Knitted items for small dogs

Photo 3. Yorkshire Terrier in a vest

Shoes for Yorkshire Terrier

You need to choose shoes for your Yorkie that are light, with soft but thick grooved soles. It should be curved to follow the structure of the paw. Boots for dogs also vary in size. To determine it, you need to put the Yorkie on a piece of paper and outline its paw. Then measure the length and width of the mark.

Yorkshire terriers often get cold, so they need special clothing when walking. It will help protect the dog from dampness, dirt, and dust. The right clothes will be comfortable for your pet and will make it more attractive. You can buy it at a pet store or sew it yourself.

Dear readers, when I, your beloved York, wrote this article (of course I wrote it, what did you think?), I tried very hard! Write your impressions in the comments, what clothes does your Yorkie have? Will you use patterns?

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Vest

Practical against dirt, bad weather and cold, easy to sew with your own hands and does not impede the movements of the Yorkie. The most affordable option is a single piece of fabric on the stomach, fastened at the back. You will need measurements of the chest circumference at the widest point (immediately behind the elbows) and the length of the back. To create a lining, you will need to re-create a denser lining. All pattern pieces are overlocked along the edges and sewn so that the elements of the back and tummy match. If desired, the design can be modernized with sleeves for the front paws, an elastic band can be sewn into the base, a small knitted collar can be cut out, a hood with an elastic band - there are a lot of modifications, if you have the skills and desire to create a varied, colorful and multifunctional wardrobe for the dog.

Knitted and crocheted vest

Knitting a vest for a dog is quite simple, both knitting and crocheting. The length of the dog's back is divided by 10, then transferred to the pattern and added a few centimeters to the seams. In such clothes, it is better to fasten on the back, this will make it easier to put it on the animal. Patterns and knitting patterns can be found online, but vests are much easier to knit than overalls and sweaters because there is no need to knit the sleeves.

Note! When knitting, it is worth considering the size of your pet’s fur so that the finished product does not interfere with it or cause discomfort.

Convenience or fashion trend

Yorkies simply need clothing. But many people form a wardrobe based not only on necessity, but also on their own whim.

In fact, small dogs need clothes in order to:

• the dogs are not frozen;
• the wool did not get dirty;
• the paws were not frozen and the paws were not damaged.

Clothing is also necessary for breeds such as Biewer York, Griffon, Pharaoh Hound, Miniature Pinscher, and French Bulldog.

Sweater

For such an indoor baby, there is a simple and elegant solution to the preparation - take a ready-made sleeve for a large sweater. Moreover, even a warm sock is enough to protect a Yorkshire Terrier puppy from the cold. It is important to ensure that the wool has hypoallergenic properties. In the diagram you should add about 5 cm to the length of the back.

The most difficult thing here is with the sleeves: you need to select the exact location and cut out two holes, which you immediately need to go over with an overlocker - the threads unravel easily and quickly.

The two small tubes themselves, along the length of the paws, are beautifully cut from the remnants of the same sweater and are also carefully sewn along the edges - a little prankster can fray the hem of the sleeves, and in general they constantly need to be in contact with the surface.

If the neckline seems too narrow or, on the contrary, wide, it will not be a problem to loosen it slightly and sew in an elastic band.

VIDEO: How to knit socks for a dog?

How to knit socks for a dog with knitting needles:

Knitting dog socks on two knitting needles is less labor intensive than knitting with five knitting needles. Five spokes may fall out and become tangled. Below we will tell you how to knit socks with just two knitting needles from a square and a rectangle. To work you will need:

• Two knitting needles.
• Basic yarn for knitting socks. It is advisable that it be bright, so it will be easier for you to find the socks if your dog decides to take them off and put them in a place known only to him.
• Yarn of a different color to make ties.

First you need to knit a square that will serve as the “sole” of the sock. We cast on seven loops and knit seven rows, then finish. The end result should be squares like those in the last photo.

Knitting socks for dogs step by step

When the soles for the socks are knitted, we begin to knit the upper part. You need to cast on 21 loops . Then knit five rows according to the principle: knit row, then purl row, then knit row again, purl row. After this, we knit another eleven rows with an elastic band . The upper part of the socks is ready, we sew our two blanks together with a needle and knitting thread.

We knit the second part of socks for a small dog

All that remains is to make the laces. It is better not to make them from ordinary thread. Firstly, the thread will be stiff and will give, and secondly, such ties will definitely break. It is better to make laces from knitted thread. We cast on the loops and immediately finish knitting. This is what our socks with laces will look like.

Sock laces

Dress for a small dog: knitting options

To knit a simple dress for a pinscher girl (or other baby) 30 cm long is not at all difficult. You will need only 60 g of thread and knitting needles No. 4. 80 loops are cast on one of them and the first ten are knitted with an elastic band for the neckline, and the remaining 50 with garter stitch, gradually adding loops for the skirt. For the front part, cast on 20 loops and knit 60 rows in the same way. Both parts are sewn together, leaving armholes for the sleeves, which are knitted separately. You can adjust the length of the dress yourself. You can knit a raglan dress as described above, but a little longer than the sweater.

How to knit socks for a dog with knitting needles?

Socks for a small dog with knitting needles. You can knit it like this:

• On five, like knitting needles, as they knit socks for people.
• On two knitting needles. In this case, the square for the sole and the rectangle for the walls of the socks are knitted separately.

Since the socks are small, knitting on five needles is inconvenient. The knitting needles keep falling out of the loops. Turning knitting by knitting 5 loops, which is how many are cast on each of the four knitting needles, is labor-intensive. The consolation is that you will have to knit no more than 15 rows.

Overalls

Fastened with a zipper, this item of clothing is a must-have in a terrier's wardrobe. All kinds of dresses can still be sacrificed, but overalls in winter save you from the cold and wet, dirty snow, saturated with caustic salt and other chemicals (in the city).

Spring and autumn need no introduction – every dog ​​strives to collect all the dirt within its reach. Even in summer, in order not to bring back a tick from a walk, comfortably nestled on its tender abdomen, you will need an appropriate lightweight version.

Material

Suitable materials for DIY sewing are smooth and delicate silk and viscose, which are not too hot and not too cold. An additional advantage of viscose is its waterproofness. The pattern for a Yorkshire terrier with your own hands is scaled according to the distance of the back from the withers to the tail - one cell will correspond to an eighth of this length. Additional dimensions needed:

• neck and tail circumference;
• paws in the wrists;
• waist and chest at their widest point.

To all measurements you need to add 3 cm for overcasting seams. For those who have not worked professionally with patterns before, it is recommended to start with a draft (some old rag), without wasting the material. Moreover, after trying on a rough sketch on a dog, it will become clearer than any pattern: what is wrong with the product and how to fix it.

Having sewn the halves and parts together, it’s time to sew on a zipper - the tractor version with plastic fittings will be more reliable and will not harm the pet in any way. Elastic bands at the collar, tail neckline and sleeves (long to the ankle are actually more comfortable than short ones above the knees) will help securely fix the overalls on the baby.

Types of clothing for Yorkies

Clothes for Yorkies can be sewn not only in the off-season, but also as a holiday outfit. For example, it is possible to make a dress for girls, and a T-shirt for boys.

Also in a small dog’s wardrobe there may be shoes, a raincoat, panties, a sweatshirt, a down jacket (vest or jacket), clothes with a hood, with ears, and so on. Yorkie outfits are made from various materials, depending on their purpose.

The most acceptable fabrics for sewing clothes for dogs:

1. Fleece - from which pietas and sweatshirts are made. The good thing about the material is that it stretches and wears out slowly. The animal will feel comfortable in it, even with wet fabric, the material retains heat in any conditions.
2. Cotton is the most popular material used for sewing dog clothing. Its advantages are that it does not fade in the sun, is soft to the touch and is breathable.
3. Satin, artificial silk - used for linings. Thanks to its sliding properties, it is easily pulled onto the animal, so it is hemmed under winter clothing. The downside of the material is the accumulation of static electricity, you will have to buy an antistatic agent.

In addition to the listed types of fabrics, microfiber, polyester, and antibacterial fabrics are used. For the internal filling of overalls and jackets, padding polyester is suitable. The outer layer of winter clothes is sewn from raincoat fabric or Bolognese fabric.

You can also make knitted items for animals with your own hands. The choice of yarn depends on the preferences of the owner, the main thing is that it does not wrinkle, is easy to clean, does not fade, is breathable and absorbs moisture. Color and style are chosen at your discretion.

If you sew things for a little Yorkie at home, it can be done from old things that are still in good condition. The yarn is taken from the owner's unraveled sweater. Before knitting, the threads are evaporated over boiling water.

For boys

Sewing clothes for boys is different in terms of life-size patterns than creating similar items for girls. The overalls for a male dog should not completely cover the abdominal area so that the Yorkie can relieve himself without ruining the thing. To sew a suit, you need to correctly calculate the size of the dog and transfer the measurements to the pattern using a pattern. The clasp should be in a place convenient for the owner so that it can be easily used while dressing the dog (on the back).

An alternative to a closed jumpsuit is a blanket; it comes with a hood and sleeves. This product is suitable for both sexes and is easy to put on and take off. The clasp is located on the abdomen. The blanket can be decorated with a side pocket.

For a small Yorkie, it serves as an addition; you can put a bone from dry food there. The pattern of a blanket without a hood and sleeves consists of one element, which requires knowledge of the volumes of the chest, neck, and body length of the Yorkie.

For girls

Sewing a dress for a girl's terrier with your own hands is very simple. In appearance, it is essentially a T-shirt sewn to an apron or skirt. At the same time, the dog does not feel constrained; the Yorkie has free space for its legs and can move around easily.

Let's look at how to sew a simple dress model with a detailed description. Based on this version, you can come up with your own options, decorating the Yorkie product with stripes, ruffles, bows and other additions.

To create the outfit, you will need fabric large enough to wrap around the dog's waist with some leftover for an extended hem, a baby tank top for a one-year-old, elastic thread, a sewing machine, and ribbons to create the ruffles.

Operating principle:

• measure the Yorkie's waist and the distance from it to the tail;
• transfer the dog’s measurements onto the fabric;
• fold the material in half and cut out the design with scissors;
• decorate the resulting piece with ruffles. To create them, take three ribbons and sew on a machine with an elastic thread along the center of each of them;
• sew ruffles to the main pattern;
• for the top, take a children's T-shirt, maybe with a print, cut it in half and sharpen the edge;
• sew top and bottom;
• add a belt to cover the transition from the T-shirt to the skirt;
• the dress is ready.

You can also make a flared sun for a Yorkie girl. To do this, you need to cut out a large circle on the fabric, and inside it also outline a circle corresponding to the size of the dog’s waist. Sew an elastic band or a belt with ties to the inner oval. Sharpen the edges, decorate with beads, seed beads or lace. A smart skirt for a little fashionista is ready.

Knitted clothes for Yorkies

In the world of craftswomen, there are ready-made designer models for creating dog things. You can knit any product, from a simple cap to a jumpsuit with a complex pattern.

First you need to decide on the yarn. It is better to use mixed types of threads, since each of them has its own disadvantages.

For example, knitted clothes made from 100% wool quickly stretch out and collect pills, synthetics accumulate electricity, and cotton is too cold on its own.

In order to calculate the required number of loops, you should make a small sample and multiply the resulting number of 1 cm by the desired length.

To knit a sweater, the dog needs to know the volume of the Yorkie's neck, chest, waist, distance from the withers to the front paw and the length along the back from the right leg to the left. First you need to make the upper part according to the standard pattern, then the chest. Next - sleeves, and at the end make a collar. The photo shows popular models for Yorkies.

Knitting a jumpsuit for a terrier is easier than it seems. First, the body is made, then the sleeves for the Yorkie’s limbs are knitted. When creating a jumpsuit, reaching the waist line, you should leave room for the genitals of the cable. Below is a diagram of a simple costume model for a Yorkie.

We knit a blanket for a dog. This type of wardrobe is the most basic. The entire part is knitted with a continuous thread, at the end you can extend the collar and decorate the blanket with buttons.

Creating stylish clothes for small dogs is a fun hobby that can be turned into your own business. Many owners of four-legged friends will be interested in purchasing elegant, warm and elegant wardrobe items for their pets.

Preparing the pattern

To make a dog clothing pattern you will need the following materials and tools:

1. Scissors.
2. Tape measure.
3. Ruler.
4. Pencil.
5. Thick Whatman paper or cardboard.

The basis drawing for all models is performed as follows:

1. Lay out the paper on the table.
2. Mark the starting point at the top of the sheet.
3. From this point, a segment equal to the length of the product is laid horizontally. It matches the length of the dog's back. From the beginning, lay down a 1 cm line for the neck.
4. From the starting point, draw a perpendicular line downward, 1/2 the length of the animal’s chest circumference.
5. Draw a rectangle.
6. From the starting point, 1/2 of the neck circumference is laid down. They make a mark.
7. The lower horizontal side of the rectangle is divided in half and the middle is marked.
8. All marks are connected by a smooth line. If the clothes are made for a boy, the line in the abdominal area is more retracted.
9. Based on the measurements, draw circles for the sleeves with a small seam allowance.
10. The resulting template is cut out.

To make clothes, you can use ready-made patterns from magazines. When cutting, you need to take into account that standard templates may not be suitable for a Yorkie, so they are adjusted to the size of your dog with an allowance of 1-2 cm.

Selecting the size

For standard Yorkies, size S is suitable, and for mini and micro varieties - XS. For large Yorkies, clothing in size M may also be suitable.

It should be taken into account that the main measurements in these sizes are:

1. XS: Neck girth - 18 - 22 cm, back length - 18 - 22 cm, chest girth - 28 - 32 cm.
2. S: neck girth - 20 - 24 cm, back length - 22 - 26 cm, chest girth - 36 - 40 cm.
3. M: neck girth - 24 - 28 cm, back length - 27 - 31 cm, chest girth - 40 - 44 cm.

Depending on the breed variety and height, shoes of sizes 1 - 3 are suitable for Yorkies.

Trying with knitting needles

If you have ever held knitting needles in your hands, then knitting something for a Yorkshire Terrier will not be difficult for you. Clothes knitted with knitting needles will not hold their shape as well as crocheted ones, but they will undoubtedly be warm and will protect the dog from frost. The technique should be chosen depending on your knitting skills.

The best option for beginners would be to knit a cape in the shape of a triangle, which is perfect for a Yorkie. To do this, you only need measurements of the back, and you should start knitting from the tail, adding loops evenly.

Regardless of how the dog product is knitted, the choice of yarn remains the same. It is very important that the yarn is made from natural materials. Otherwise, it may cause discomfort to your pet.

It has also become popular to decorate dog clothes with various decorative elements, which include:

• natural or artificial fur;
• all kinds of sequins or beads;
• beads;
• elements of leather or suede, etc.

Before starting work, you need to take measurements from the dog; knitting by eye will be a very improvident decision. It is better to take measurements from the dog while standing, but it is better to measure the width of the chest when the pet is sitting. But it is worth noting that patterns for Yorkies will differ from patterns for other mini dogs. This is due to the fact that the Yorkshire Terrier's coat tends to mat under tight clothing. Therefore, allowance should be made in places where friction may occur.

We bring to your attention a master class, using an example of which you can knit a hat for your Yorkie:

• First, you need to take a head circumference measurement and decide how many loops are needed for the product. To do this, knit an example of a part and calculate how many loops there are in 1 centimeter. Based on these calculations, we begin to knit;
• Next, knit 8 rows, alternating knit and purl stitches;
• Then you need to divide the number of loops into 3 equal parts in order to close the rows on the first and third parts and continue to knit only the middle. We knit the middle only with facial loops ;
• As soon as this middle part reaches the mound, start knitting, picking up the loops on each side;
• Thus we continue to knit until the end.

A couple of hours of work, and the hat for your pet is ready!