You will start with the Ribbon Base Row. The top, skirt, and belly bands will be added separately

Ch 33, working in back ridge of ch, dc in 5^th ch from hook, (ch 1, dc in next st) to end, ch1, turn (16dcs)

Row 1-3...sc in 31 sts, ch 1, turn, (on row 3, ch 2, turn)

Row 4...(hdc, sc) in first st, sc across to last st, (sc, hdc) in last st. (33sts)

Row 5-7...sc across 33 sts, ch 1 turn, (on row 7, ch 2, turn)

Row 8...repeat row 2 (35sts)

Row 9-11...sc across 35 sts

Row 12...repeat row 4 (37sts)

Row 13...sc in 14 sts, do not ch 1, turn

Row 14...skip first st, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, 2 scs in last st, ch 1, turn

Row 15...2 scs in first st, sc in next 10 sts, sl st in next st, do not ch 1, turn

Row 16...skip first sl st, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 17...2 scs in first st, sc in next 9 sts, do not ch 1, turn

Row 18...skip first st, sc in next 7 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 19...2 scs in first st, sc in next 7 sts, hdc 2 tog, ch 1, turn

Row 20...skip first st, sc in next 9sts, ch 1, turn

Row 21...2 scs in first st, sc in next 6 sts, hdc 2 tog, ch 1, turn

Row 22...skip first st, sc in next 8 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 23...sc in first 6 sts, hdc 2 tog, ch 1, turn

Row 24...sc in next 7 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 25...skip first st, sc in next 4 sts, hdc 2 tog, ch 1, turn

Row 26...skip first st, sc in next 3 sts, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 1, turn

Row 27...ch 3, sk 2, sl st in last st, ch 1, sc in same st, do not turn,

Working around neck side, sc in end of each row and in each st to end, ch 1, turn

Work other front tab from row 13 to row 25 of 1^st front tab.

Row 26...skip first st, sc in next st, ch 3, skip 3, sc in next st, ch 1, turn

NOTE: sc across row 27 if you plan on using Velcro for closures.

Row 27...skip first sc, sc in next st, skip next st, sc in last st, work sc in end of each row around neck edge

to first sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off.

Row 1...Attach yarn in first dc of ribbon row with a sc, sc in next spaces and dcs, ch 2, turn

(31sts)

Row 2...count turning ch as first dc, skip 2 sts, (shell in next st, skip 2 sts) across, dc in last st, ch 2, turn

Row 3-11...work shell in each ch 1 space across, dc in last dc of last shell, ch 2, turn

Row 12...sc in ch 1 space of first shell, shell in next 7 shells, sc in ch 1 space of last shell, ch 2, turn

Row 13...sc in ch 1 space of first shell, shell in next 5 shells, sc in ch 1 space of last shell, ch 2, turn

Row 14...sc in ch 1 space of first shell, shell in next 3 shells, sc in ch 1 space of last shell, do not turn

Work in ends of rows and/or stitches around entire piece with sc.

On sides of rows 2-11, work 1 sc in each ch 2 spaces and 1sc in end of the row.

Work 2 scs in ends of Ribbon row dcs.

Work 5 scs in ch 3 space of first front tab for button hole.

Join with a sl st in first sc where you started going around.

Fasten off

Row 1...With RS facing you, attach yarn at top of ribbon base in first sc row, ch 1, sc in same space, sc in next 15 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 2...skip first st, sc to within last 2 sts, skip 1 st, sc in last st,. ch 1, turn

Repeat row 2 until only 8 sts remain, ch 1, turn

Work 5 more rows of 8 sts, ch 1, turn

Fasten off

Row 1...Counting back 16 sts from top of ribbon base in first sc row, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 15 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 2...skip first st, sc to within last 2 sts, skip 1 st, sc in last st,. ch 1, turn

Work 5 more rows of 8 sts, ch 1, turn

NOTE: Skip this next row if you plan on using Velcro for closures.

Next row…sc in first st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in last st

Fasten off

With matching or contrasting color to ribbon and starting at center neck front, sc around to just below first belly band, (skip 1, 5dcs in next st) around to below second belly band, continue with scs.

You may want to 2 or 3 additional scs in corners of belly bands and tops of front tabs.

You may also want to decrease a stitch or two around neck opening or where you deem necessary.

Secure and clip all tails.

Weave in ribbon and secure with glue to back side.

Tie bows and securely glue to each corner. Attach ribbon rose or appliqué in center of ribbon row for decoration. You may want to secure bows and flowers with safety pins for removing when item needs washing.

Sew on buttons front tab and button band where needed for correct size of your fur-baby. If this is a gift you may want to leave the buttons off and let the “Mom” sew them where needed :o)