Product Description

Sweaters, coats, accessories, and more. Dogs are far more than pets - they've become part of the family. So why not give your canine companion a hand-knitted treat? Knitting for Dogs is packed with over twenty quirky patterns by young knitwear designers. From sequined sweaters to practical rain-resistant coats, each item is functional and comfortable - and, let's face it, will look really cute. There are easy patterns and tips (including a foolproof guide on how to properly measure a dog and sizing information for the perfect fit) plus more challenging projects for the expert knitter. Included are patterns for: hats, gloves and bags so that owner and dog can be truly co-ordinated a range of accessories from a cat-shaped squeaky toy to a herbal flea collar coats, pullovers and sequined sweaters Knitting for Dogs will provide something to please everyone, whether they're a beginner or expert knitter, and make a wonderful gift for dog lovers everywhere.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #304430 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

About the Author
Kristi Porter is a knitwear designer, technical editor, teacher and author Her work has been featured in books and television programmes She has been involved with online magazine knitty.com since its inception and is a regular contributor of features and patterns She lives in California

Customer Reviews

great if you love kintting and your dog
The patterns vary in difficulty, most would not be suitable for inexperienced knitters. They include saddle-bags, waterproof hoddies, leg warmers (helpful for arthritic dogs??!), chew toys, roll necks, and even ponchos.

Lots of fun stuff, and pictures throughout of a variety of dogs wearing the knitted items.

There is also a size guide, so that you can measure your dog and adjust the patterns accordingly.

Dogtastic!
This book is completely bonkers and great if you want a good laugh.

I have several friends who own dogs and can't wait to show them this book; they will think I'm even more eccentric than they do already.

I was particularly amused by the dog and owner poncho set; my friend will love that for when she's walking her bearded collie in Delamere Forest.

Some of the patterns are practical - the flea collar is good and I liked the devilish cat-shaped toy. The studded collar / wristlets combo for a punky pooch and owner was also fun.

The patterns are undeniably cute but it's a very American concept to dress your pet in a daft outfit. This book doesn't go as far as showing dogs wearing stupid hats but I'm not sure how many pooches could carry these knitted creations off with their doggy dignity intact.

Lucky dogs!
If you are a dog owner - or dog lover, I defy you not to pick up this book and go `aaaahh'. There are cute pictures of dogs wearing their finery all posing nicely for the camera. Whether your horrible hound would look quite so cute after rolling in the undergrowth is another matter! However there really are some wonderful designs here, modeled by some wonderful dogs.

The designs in this book use a range of knitting techniques. Dog coats, being typically smaller than a human garment are an ideal way to try or practice new skills. There are designs that use lace, fairisle, cable... and ought to provide something for knitters of all experience levels.

The book is actually a collection of designs from different designers, and the 96 colour pages are broken into sections. The introduction explains why a dog might need a sweater and also includes useful information about choosing a yarn suitable for a dog coat. Essentially it also includes information about customising the fit of the sweaters, how to put the sweater on even the most fidgety of dogs, and handy tips for caring for the sweater.

The everyday sweaters are the sweaters that a dog might wear for a walk round the block on a chilly morning, or a play in the park, and include a range of fixing types and styles. There is even a rain resistant coat and Hoodie! This section includes instructions on how to monogram your handiwork!

The `haute' coats are extremely fancy coats for special occasions. These are adorable designs including a sequined coat - modeled by two delightful Yorkies, and coat knitted in bobble stitch modeled by a poodle. The fancy lace capelet is gorgeous and could be adapted so it wasn't just for dogs!

Matchy-matchy is the section where dogs and their lucky human can have matching designs. Who hasn't had the urge to go out walking with your dog wearing matching poncho's - or perhaps a hat to match your dogs sweater...

The final section of designs is the accessory section and includes many different accessories. A favorite has to be the disco leg warmers - but one mustn't overlook the doggy saddlebag or the New Age flea collar etc.

Any dog lover will appreciate the `meet the dog' pages which features a picture of all the dogs in the book. The resource section gives lots of links to websites which is probably more useful today than listing just a handful of postal addresses. There are also links to websites which give knitting instruction.

This book assumes knowledge of knitting - but once a few basic stitches are learned then there is something here for even the most novice of knitter, whilst also providing patterns which will challenge the more experienced knitter.