Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch

Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch
Caitlin Doyle

Rachael Matthews

Noelle Woosley

Jill Bulgan

Max Alexander

Dogs can’t knit. But they sure can wear it well.Could your Chinese crested powder puff rock a vintage ruffled bonnet? Does your pug pine for a fabulous ten-gallon cowboy hat? Or perhaps your bulldog hopes to cast off his thuggish street cred with a preppy letterman sweater?Featuring more than 25 super-cute knitting patterns and embellishments, Outrageously Adorable Knits for Dogs is a fun and simple way to swathe your four-legged friend in the very best of handmade finery!With clearly explained step-by-step instructions and inspiringly hilarious photographs, this unique book provides adorable knitting projects and how-to advice for novice knitters and precocious purlers alike. So whether you wish to adorn your canine fashionista with a stylish beret, toasty legwarmers, adorable rabbit ears, or a cozy sweater for crisp winter nights, Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits is the perfect book for you.

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First published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2014

Photography by Claire Lloyd Davies

Cover and interior design by Jacqui Caulton

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Caitlin Doyle asserts her moral rights as author of the text.

Noelle Woosley asserts her moral rights as creator and author of the following patterns: Elizabethan ruff, Feelin’ Fancy Bowtie, Pompom Scarf for Petite Pooches, Chunky Scarf for the Larger Dog, Simple Roll-Neck Sweater, Holiday Patterned Sweater, Preppy Puppy Letterman Sweater, Rabbit Ear Bonnet, Urban Hoodie, Stylish Stripes Sweater, Elf Hat, Flower Embellishment.

Jill Bulgan asserts her moral rights as creator and author of the following patterns: Vintage Ruffled Bonnet, French Beret, Ten-Gallon Cowboy Hat, Toasty Legwarmers, Sports Fanatic Bobble Hat and Scarf, Doggie Blanket, Cupcake, Trendy Cowl, Cutesy Booties, Chic Shawl.

Rachael Matthews and Max Alexander assert their moral rights as creators and authors of the following patterns: Bumblebee Costume, Superhero Costume and Wristbands.

Gemma Birss asserts her moral rights as author of the basic techniques and glossary.

A catalogue record of this book is available from the British Library

Disclaimer: The patterns in this book are for personal use and should not be reproduced or used to make knitwear for commercial sale.

No dogs were harmed or humiliated in the making of this book.

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Source ISBN: 9780007940684

Ebook Edition © November 2014 ISBN: 9780007585878

Version: 2014-10-31

Contents

Cover (#u2421df8a-999d-5344-be76-a60d63159830)

Title Page (#uca1db29e-520a-5567-9ce7-bc6c2bfaf743)

Copyright

Dedication (#u1f20a578-2517-51c5-8232-c0381b04fa4c)

Introduction/Author’s Note

Getting Started

Stylish Headwear

Vintage Ruffled Bonnet (#ulink_08a85df7-f838-59a9-a2fc-ad147ae17b73)

Rose Corsage (#ulink_426028cc-04e7-5fbb-b475-7618c4686375)

Elf Hat (#ulink_bad3dc50-b542-54e7-b9e6-d775d00dd374)

French Beret (#ulink_248755f0-f40a-523c-a7cf-5de59e8cc287)

Ten-Gallon Cowboy Hat (#litres_trial_promo)

Loungin’ Around the House

Toasty Legwarmers (#litres_trial_promo)

Cutesy Booties (#litres_trial_promo)

Sports Fanatic Bobble Hat (#litres_trial_promo)

Sports Fanatic Scarf (#litres_trial_promo)

Feelin’ Fancy Bowtie (#litres_trial_promo)

Personalized Doggie Blanket (#litres_trial_promo)

Cold Weather

Chunky Scarf for the Larger Dog (#litres_trial_promo)

Trendy Cowl (#litres_trial_promo)