Super Value - Crochet Dog Coat

SIZES
To fit dog chest measurement:
S (M-L-XL) 10 (13-16-24) ins [25.5 (33-40.5-61) cm].

MATERIALS: Bernat® Super Value (197 g /7 oz; 389 m/426 yds)
Sizes S (M-L-XL)
00607 (Berry) 1 (1-2-2) ball(s)
Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 13 sts and 10 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

ABBREVIATIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS: The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Ch 34 (38-48-64) loosely.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. 33 (37-47- 63) sts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Proceed in pat as follows.
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first dc (Inc made). *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dc in next sc. 2 sc in last dc (Inc made). Turn.
4th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first sc (inc made). *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dc in next sc. 2 dc in last sc (inc made). Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first dc (Inc made). 1 dc in next dc. *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sts. 1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. 2 sc in last dc (inc made). Turn.
Rep 4th and 5th rows 0 (1-2-4) time(s) more, then rep 4th row 0 (1-0-1) time more. 39 (49-61-87) sts.
Work 1 (0-1-0) row even in pat.
Leg Openings: Next row: (RS). Pat across 3 (5-7-9) sts. Sl st across next 5 (5-5-7) sts. Ch 1. Pat across 23 (29- 37-55) sts. Sl st across next 5 (5-5-7) sts. Pat to end of row.
Note: All Leg sections are worked at the same time using separate balls of yarn for each section.
Work 1 (1½-1½-2½) ins [2.5 (4-4-6) cm] in pat, ending with RS row.
Joining row: (WS). Pat across 3 (5-7- 9) sts. Ch 5 (5-5-7). Pat across 23 (29-37-55) sts. Ch 5 (5-5-7). Pat to end of row.
Next row: Pat across 3 (5-7-9) sts. Pat across next 5 (5-5-7) ch. Pat across 23 (29-37-55) sts. Pat across next 5 (5-5- 7) ch. Pat to end of row. 39 (49-61- 87) sts.
Cont even in pat until work after neckband measures 5 (6½-8-11) ins [12.5 (16.5-20.5-28) cm], ending with WS row. Place marker at each end of last row.
Back shaping: Next row: Sl st across first 4 (5-6-9) sts. Ch 1. Pat to last 4 (5- 6-9) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 31 (39-49-69) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of first 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last row 5 (5-8-9) times more. 19 (27-31-49) sts rem.
Cont even in pat until work after neckband measures 10 (12½-15½- 21) ins [25.5 (32-39.5-53.5) cm], ending with WS row. Fasten off.
Back Edging: 1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at marker. Ch 1. Work sc evenly across back edge to opposite marker. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
Sew neck and belly seam.
Leg Edging: 1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at leg opening. Ch 1. Work sc evenly around. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.