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Thanks for the great comments guys.
I am having a great time with these two challenging projects. I have never done a cardigan and most of these cables are new to me so it should be interesting to see how it goes.
cyberchip the way i measure is to take the chest measurement of the chest and that is 100% and then all my other measurements are based off of that. I use Knitting In The Old Way and that has really given me the freedom to design my own sweaters. For the dog i would measure around his chest, the distance from the neck to tail. the neck and the thinnest area up under the belly. Make a gauge swatch to fine out how many stiches to the inch you have and do the math. Also you can always borrow a well loved sweater and measure it.

That's great, and your own design too!. I know she'll love it. My love of knitting and crochet comes from the things I make for my wife, two daughters and other assorted friends! Does she know you're making it, or will it be a surprise? If a surprise, how did you get the measurements, did you just ask? My daughter & son in law love their dog, and I want to make a sweater for him (the dog); but, I don't know how to get the measurements without them getting suspicious, and none of my in-laws can keep their trap shut. It's almost like a secret is filthy lucre to be squandered on what ever gets you what you want. No, just kidding, they're not that bad; but, seriously, I don't know how to get the measurements on the dog.

Keep up the nice knitting and it's always good to see new people, and especially nice when they contribute.