Crochet Hooded Snood Hat for Pets: Dogs, Cats Ear Covering Neck Warming Balaclava PATTERN

ADJUSTABLE CROCHET PATTERN (EASY level, written in ENGLISH, standard US terms, abbreviated, Digital product, 1 PDF file, 9 pages, Instant Download) for Small and Medium dogs cozy accessory - Hooded Snood Balaclava Hat that will keep your pet ears and neck warm and protected from wind and cold. Fun to crochet project for the devoted Fur Baby Parent! INCLUDED: Written Pattern, Stitch Guide. Designed for furry friends with the face circumference up to 16 inches (40 cm), but can be easily adjusted to any size by adding an even number of repeating rows between the ears as you see fit. The whole product is crocheted in one piece (with a seam in the middle front). You should know how to read ABBREVIATED CROCHET PATTERNS and how to crochet: - сhain stitch (ch); - single crochet (sc); - half double crochet (hdc); - double crochet (dc); - increase (2 dc in 1 st); - decrease (dc2tog); - BLO stitches (made in Back Loop Only). Ergonomic design, ribbed texture and adjustable number of repeating rows make the product suitable for Small & Medium breeds WHEN APPLICABLE GAUGE IS OBTAINED. Crochet density (GAUGE) per 4'' (10 cm) in single crochets (Back Loop Only, unstretched) for a specific size (pet face circumference): - XXS (up to 9.8'' / 25 cm): 20-21 stitches; - XS (up to 11.8'' / 30 cm): 18-19 stitches; - S (up to 13.8'' / 35 cm): 16-17 stitches; - M (up to 15.8'' / 40 cm): 14-15 stitches. YARDAGE: About 110 yds (100 m) of Light or Medium yarn (US weight category 3 or 4) with 185-240 yds per 3.5 oz (170-220 m per 100 g). YARN USED for the dog face of 11'' (28 cm) in circumference: about half a skein of NAKO Superlambs Special; 1 skein = 219 yds / 3.53 oz (200 m / 100 g). HOOK USED: G (4.0 mm). ACTUAL GAUGE: 20 stitches / 4'' (10 cm). SUGGESTED YARNS: - Bernat WOOL-UP WORSTED (sizes XXS, XS), - Red Heart SUPER SAVER (sizes S, M and larger). Scissors and a large eye needle needed to complete the project. Your digital file will be available to Instant Download once your payment is confirmed. * You can't download a digital purchase through the Etsy app. Please make sure that your mobile device does not automatically redirect you to the Etsy app via the download link. To download a file, sign in to Etsy.com on your mobile browser or computer. More Crochet Patterns of my authorship here: https://yummynewme.etsy.com Please message me in case of any questions. I do my best to reply promptly. Thank You!