Author : Sally Muir
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 19,80 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579128742
Presents projects with instructions and color illustrations for twenty-five breeds of knitted stuffed toy canines.
Author : Sally Muir
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579129958
A latest entry in the crafter's series that includes Knit Your Own Zoo provides 15 patterns for such domestic pets as a hamster, goldfish and bearded dragon. Reprint.
Author : Sally Muir
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 36,5 MB
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579129316
From the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own Dog and Knit Your Own Cat comes 25 more easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for dogs of distinction. It's an irresistible guide to knitting the dog you've always wanted. The knitted dog is an ideal pet?there's no feeding, barking, walking, or vet bills, and he'll live forever! Since the publication of Knit Your Own Dog, dog lovers have been howling for even more breeds to knit. This second volume includes easy-to-follow patterns for 25 all-new breeds, including a Beagle, Golden Retriever, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and 21 others. The dogs are surprisingly easy to make?with a few evenings of work you can have a covetable companion for life. Scores of photographs show the finished dogs, as well as close-up shots of their detailed and adorable features. Authors Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne also include brief accounts of the characteristics of each breed and offer tips and advice on sewing up the dogs.
Author : Sally Muir
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,83 MB
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579128937
Cat lovers, rejoice! It's the highly anticipated follow-up book to Knit Your Own Dog. With easy-to-follow instructions for 16 distinct felines, Knit Your Own Cat is the irresistible guide to knitting the pet you've always wanted. Cats and knitters are perfect companions. What's better together than a kitten curled up in a basket of wool or a frisky feline chasing a skein of yarn down a hallway? Since the instant success of Knit Your Own Dog, cat lovers have been clamoring for a book of their own. That time has come. Knit Your Own Cat is packed with knitting patterns for 16 different fanciful felines, from a pretty Persian to a sleek Siamese, from a cuddly kitten to a traditional tabby. The cats are surprisingly easy to make: With a few evenings of work, you can have a covetable companion for life. Each cat includes clear, step-by-step instructions for both knitting and assembling the parts. The cats can be knit into various positions such as standing, sitting, crouching, and curled up for a nap. You can add details like collars, bells, and bows. Photographs throughout show the finished cat from various angles, and each cat is accompanied by a description of its real-life temperament and physical characteristics. Cats include: Abyssinian, Bengal, Black Cat, Black & White, British Shorthair, Burmese, Devon Rex, Kitten, Maine Coon, Orange, Persian, Ragdoll, Siamese, Tabby, Tortoiseshell, and Turkish Van.
Author : Kristi Porter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 50,16 MB
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1451604041
Knitting for Dogs, illustrated with full color, will enchant knitters of all levels and dog-owners who want bespoke clothes and accessories for their canines. In Knitting for Dogs, you'll find more than twenty easy-to-follow designs here for every kind of dog, from sequined sweaters for your toy dog princess to a handsome sport coat with racing stripes for your L or XL big boy. But why stop there when you can knit a hat with Fair Isle trim or fingerless Aran gloves to match your pet's jaunty sweater? And because accessories make the dog, there are patterns for everything from a cat-shaped squeaky toy to a walk-in-the-park shoulder bag for carrying keys, doggie treats, and the all-important plastic bags. With foolproof instructions on how to properly measure a dog so that the project comes out just right, Knitting for Dogs will provide hours of entertainment for you and turn even the average pooch into the envy of the dog-run set. So whether you're a beginner or expert knitter, on the cutting edge of fashion or all about what's practical, you'll find something here to please both you and your canine companion.
Author : Sally Muir
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,62 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781600851278
Presents illustrated introductions to complete knitting projects for pets, and discusses basic knitting techniques and stitches, and features dog coats, cat cushions, horse blankets, tortoise hibernation tents, and more.
Author : Claire Garland
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 13,94 MB
Release : 2010-08-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1446351017
Knitting continues to be the No.1 needlecrafts hobby, with knitted animals a perennial favorite Knitting patterns for pets include a menagerie of animals readers have always wanted to create. Many of the projects include knitting instructions for accessories such as a dog bed and yummy carrots for the rabbits. The patterns make ideal knitting for beginners and the more advanced, with knitting techniques ranging from easy knit and purl to sock knitting styles on double pointed needles.
Author : Kendall Crolius
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 14,14 MB
Release : 2024-12-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1324091150
Shed happens! Don’t clog up your vacuum cleaner—turn that fuzz into fabulous fashions with this complete guide. Recycle Rover into treasured mementos of your beloved pet. No, it’s not a joke! Knitting with Dog Hair became a cult sensation when first published in the 1990s. Back by popular demand, this expanded edition by author and spinner Kendall Crolius reveals how dog knitting became a movement and helped launch cottage industries of artisans spinning pet hair. It includes an expanded guide of dog breeds, including the trendy “designer dogs” that have become all the rage. This twenty-first-century edition, a perfect gift book for all occasions, provides tip-filled, easy-to-use advice on: How to evaluate a breed based on its potential for knitting How to harvest, clean, and spin your pooch’s fuzz—and why you don’t necessarily need a long-haired breed to create yarn from your dog How to modify your favorite patterns to accommodate pet-spun yarn How to find experienced pet-hair spinners Whether it’s mittens from your Malamute, a cap from your Collie, or an afghan from your Afghan, this “extensive catalogue raisonne of the various breeds” (Tom Ferrell, New York Times Book Review) is the definitive guide to putting on the dog.
Author : Sally Muir
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,75 MB
Release : 2014-02-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579129606
From the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own Dog, Knit Your Own Cat, and Knit Your Own Dog: The Second Litter comes Knit Your Own Zoo! With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for 24 animals, it's an irresistible guide to knitting a single exotic pet or an entire stuffed menagerie. What could be better than a cuddly koala or a long-necked giraffe to call your own? Knit Your Own Zoo includes patterns for both, as well as a tiger, crocodile, penguin, meerkat, elephant, armadillo, panda, a kangaroo and her joey, and 14 other delightful creatures. The animals are surprisingly easy to make; with a few evenings of work, you can have a covetable companion for life. Given a week, you could be charging admission to your own nature park! Along with the knitting patterns, Sally and Joanna also include brief descriptions of the various species and offer tips and advice on sewing up and embellishing the animals. And, of course, these knitted animals are much easier to look after than the real things?they don't eat, won't make a mess, and are legal to keep in your home.
Author : Sally Muir
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,64 MB
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579129637
From the authors of the beloved Knit Your Own Dog series comes an ingenious kit that contains everything you need to make your own knitted pooch, including yarn, needles, stuffing, and accessories in one handy box. The knitted dog is an ideal pet. There's no feeding, barking, walking, or vet bills, and it will live forever! It's no wonder, then, that when Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne introduced the concept of the knitted dog with their first book, Knit Your Own Dog, it was an instant success. They've since followed up with a line of Knit Your Own books, including Knit Your Own Dog: The Second Litter; Knit Your Own Cat; and Knit Your Own Zoo. Now, with the Knit Your Own Dog Kits, all the materials you need to create your favorite breed are available in one convenient box. Each kit includes a booklet with the unique knitting pattern, plus a brief description of the characteristics of the breed and what makes it so special. Also included is an ample amount of the high-quality yarn to knit the dog, a pair of US 2 (2 3/4 mm) knitting needles, stuffing, pipe cleaners to help make limbs movable and to help the dog stand up, and a sewing needle to finish off your dog. These dogs are surprisingly easy to make?with a few evenings of work, you can have a covetable loyal companion. Knit Your Own Dog Kits for beagle, golden retriever, and dachshund are perfect gifts for knitters, dog lovers, or dog-loving knitters! Other titles available: Knit Your Own Dog: Golden Retriever Kit Knit Your Own Dog: Beagle Kit
