Who's got a good BIG boy (or girl)? I've shared dog-themed roundups before, but one comment I often get is the need for more patterns for bigger dogs! So today I've put together a list of free crochet and knit patterns for large dogs. Each of these patterns includes a largest size that is at least 26" around the chest! But there are usually smaller sizes too, so if your dog is smaller, be sure to click your favorites too!
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Get Creative With Patterns for Large Dogs
Many of these are costumes, but use a different color scheme or leave off the extra bits and you've got regular dog coats. (And Halloween is always more fun if Spot has an outfit too!) Lots of possibilities to mix and match and customize these patterns here.

Much like clothing for people, often the smaller dogs are used as models - but several sizes are available. Looking at clothing sold in stores for dogs, it seems that the largest size starts around 26" for the chest measurement. So I've used that as our criteria here - and I've included the maximum measurement and yarn used in each listing as well.
Click the name of the patterns you like to go to their pattern pages!
Free Crochet Patterns for Large Dogs
Cheerleader Dog Outfit: fits up to 32" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Diva Dog Outfit: fits up to 32" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Hunter Dog Outfit: fits up to 32" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Devil Dog Outfit: fits up to 32" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Striped Crochet Dog Coat: fits up to 30" chest, made with Bernat Super Value
Textured Crochet Dog Coat: fits up to 30" chest, made with Caron Cakes
Dog's Crochet Granny Square Sweater: fits up to 28" chest, made with Red Heart Soft
Cozy Pup Dog Crochet Sweater: fits up to 30" chest, made with Caron Tea Cakes - suggested substitution is Patons Highland Bulky
Dog's Crochet Bumblebee Costume: fits up to 28" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Dog's Crochet Witch Costume: fits up to 28" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Fair Isle Dog Cardigan: fits up to 27" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Buffalo Plaid Dog Coat: fits up to 30" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Skull Motif Dog Coat: fits up to 26" chest, made with Caron One Pound
Flashy Dog Sweater and Leash: fits up to 31" chest, made with Red Heart Reflective
Free Knit Patterns for Large Dogs
Festive Dog Coat: fits up to 26" chest, made with Patons Decor - suggested substitute is Patons Canadiana
Red Heart Dog Sweater: fits up to 44" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Cabled Dog Sweater: fits up to 33" chest, made with Red Heart Super Saver
Cables and Hearts Dog Coat: fits up to 30" chest, made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted
Holiday Dog Sweater: fits up to 28" chest, made with Red Heart Soft
Candy Corn Dog Sweater: fits up to 27" chest, made with Red Heart Baby Hugs Medium
Biscuits and Bones Dog Sweater: fits up to 30" chest, made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted
Canine Checks Dog Sweater: fits up to 30" chest, made with Patons Canadiana
Stylish Knit Dog Sweater: fits up to 27" chest, made with Red Heart With Love
Looking for More?
CLICK HERE to check out 10 Free Crochet Patterns for Dog Lovers!
CLICK HERE for 10 Free Crochet Patterns for Pampered Pooches!
And if your dog has a chest measurement of 24.5" or less, CLICK HERE for the Well Dressed Dog Coat!
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Annie
I definitely need to make some of these for my dog!