Fiber Trends Design by Evelyn A. Clark. A trio of dog sweaters featuring ribbed patterns to provide thermal warmth as well as a good fit. Choose from Beaded Rib, Hearts Rib or Mock Cable Rib pattern stitch. Top the sweater with a turtleneck or one of three other neck variations. Sizes: Seven sizes to fit dog chest size from 12" to 30". Yarn Requirements: Approximately 150 (175, 225, 300, 400, 500, 650) yds (137 (160, 206, 275, 366, 457, 595) meters of worsted weight yarn. Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for body of sweaters and, for neckband, a set of size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles (for smaller sizes) or 16" (40cm) circular needle (larger sizes). Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch.