Читать книгу Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch - Caitlin Doyle - Страница 8
ОглавлениеInspired by antique Victorian lace bonnets, this beautiful example of hand-knit finery will look darling on furry friends with larger heads (and calmer dispositions). Knit in pure white for an authentic look or choose a bright color or stripes for a wild take on a classic pattern—or go all out with a super-sized rose corsage (see here)!
Materials
Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
Double knit yarn
Darning needle
This was knitted for a dog with a bulldog-shaped-head. The bonnet is worked in one piece from the ties at the back through to the front picot edging. You could embellish it with flowers, beads, buttons, or lace. To adapt it for a smaller dog, use size 2 (2.75mm) knitting needles and 4-ply yarn, or to make it larger, try chunky yarn with size 9 (5.5mm) needles.
Directions
Cast on 130 sts
Knit first 2 rows
On next 2 rows, cast off 50 sts and knit to end
Knit 1 row
Purl 1 row
Continue in stockinette stitch for 21 rows
With the right side facing, cast on 24 sts and knit to end of row
With the wrong side facing, cast on 24 sts and purl to end of row
Continue in stockinette stitch for 16 rows
Knit 2 rows
Purl 1 row
K1, * yo (yarn over), k2tog, repeat from * to last stitch, k1
Purl 1 row
Knit 1 row
Purl 1 row
Cast off knit-wise
Fold under picot edging and sew to underside of bonnet. Sew side seams. Sew bottom side edges to ties, stretching the ties as you sew. Weave in all loose ends
This delightful rose is the ideal embellishment for almost every item of knitwear and can be created in any color or texture of your choosing. Spruce up an everyday roll-neck sweater or accessorize an adorable vintage bonnet with this fetching final touch.
Materials
Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
Double knit yarn in green (or chosen color)
Double knit yarn in pink (or chosen color)
Darning needle
Directions
To make leaves (x2)
Using green yarn, cast on 3 sts
Knit 1 row
Purl 1 row
K1, m1, k1
Purl 1 row
K1, m2, k1
Purl 1 row
K1, m1, k2, m1, k1
Purl 1 row
K1, m1, k4, m1, k1
Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch
K1, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1
Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch
K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1
Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch
K1, k2tog, k2tog, k1
P2tog twice
K2tog, pull yarn through and cut
To make rose
With pink yarn, cast on 8 sts
Knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 10 in. (25.5cm)
(For a larger rose, keep knitting until you’ve reached desired size)
Cast off and weave in any loose ends
Roll up and sew onto leaves
(Note: Ensure that such embellishments are tightly stitched onto knitwear and that chew-prone puppies in particular are supervised when wearing them, as they may present a choking hazard.)
Who can resist such an adorable little Christmas elf . . . even when she has just knocked over the tree, yanked down the tinsel, and eaten all the presents?
Materials
Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
Double knit yarn in green (or chosen color)
Double knit yarn in rust (or chosen color)
Darning needle
Directions
To make hat (x2)
Using green yarn, cast on 30 sts
Work in seed stitch for 2 rows
**K2tog, work to last 3 sts, p2tog
Work 1 row**
Repeat from ** to ** until 4 sts remain
K2tog, k2tog
Turn work, k2tog, cut yarn and pull it through
Having made two, put both triangles alongside each other and sew along the two top edges to create a pointed hat, then turn the right way out
Fold in the two pointed edges at bottom of hat and sew them in place along side seam so the bottom edge of the hat is straight
To make trim (x2)
Using rust yarn, cast on 30 sts
Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch, starting and ending with a purl row
On next knit row, **k2tog, k6, k2tog, turn work
Purl back over these 8 sts
Turn, k2tog, k4, k2tog
Purl back over these 6 sts
Turn, k2tog, k2, k2tog
Purl back over these 4 sts
Turn, k2tog twice
P2tog, cut yarn and pull it through**
Returning to remaining 20 sts, repeat from **to** to make three pointed shapes
To make neck band
Using green yarn, cast on 3 sts
Working in garter stitch, work until piece measures 7 in. (18cm)
It’s a good idea to measure under your dog’s chin for a more bespoke measurement. Remember: the neck band will stretch
Cast off stitches and weave in any ends
Using rust yarn, sew the two trims to the bottom edges of the hat
Using green yarn, sew on the neck band
Oh là là! Perfectly adaptable and simply magnifique on dogs of all sizes, this beret can be worn at a jaunty angle for Paris chic or as a flat cap for that lovable roguish je ne sais quoi. Perfectly paired with a matching shawl (see here), your dog is sure to dazzle as the bark of the town.
Materials
Size 10½ (6.5mm) knitting needles
Double knit yarn in blue (or chosen color)
Darning needle
This hat was made for Ivy the pug, who measures 4 in. (10cm) between her ears. However, it fits all sizes from pugs to bull mastiffs.
