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Any fellow knitters/crocheters? I was just curious. I want my next project to be a dog sweater and have been checking online patterns. I am wrapping up a crochet'ed afghan and I'm so ready to get this mailed off and start a project for my doggies :) |
When I was young I used to crochet. I stopped for so long I've forgotten. :( Most recently I've been knitting, last year I went knitting crazy! Except the only things I could actually knit were plain scarves and hats! :cool: Living in Florida there really are only so many scarves and knit hats one needs or can gift. :rolleyes: So I've mostly stopped since much else is beyond my abilities! (Though I find knitting something basic is very relaxing!) But my Mom is amazing!! And has knit 1 afghan and crocheted another afghan for me! |
I still crochet, cant remember how to knit... |
I do both. I prefer knitting though, for me it's faster. I like knitting for wearable stuff, and crochet for toys and amigurumi (sp?) since crochet is more sturdy and doesn't stretch as much. |
I started knitting dishcloths. Many of my friends prefer those in cotton than the ones you buy at the store especially for the kitchen. I have a dress in progress and an afghan for a wedding gift someone hired me to do. NEVER again LOL I like doing them for gifts and I really want to do something for myself. |
dog sweater Oh Hello! I'm so glad to see you on here. I knit all the time. I probably have at least 5 projects going and that doesn't count the sewing I need to finish. Have you found a sweater pattern for your dog. If you do a web search for free knitting patterns you will probably find one. Unless you are knitting for a Great Dane, you will have a sweater done in no time at all. Even easier than socks. Please take some photos of your finished project. I knit a sweater for my Yorkie. He was not at all appreciative. Have a totally terrific day!:animal36 |
I wish I could! My sister-n-law took knitting classes this year and now knits hats for the homeless, which I think is great! It would be awesome to be able to knit clothes for my doggies too!! |
I admit it, I knit doggie sweaters 1 Attachment(s) Knitting dog sweaters are quick and inexpensive. Here's a picture of my Yorkipoo modeling one of them - he would have more but I had to stop to make Christmas presents. |
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I did knit a sweater for maggie may this year but it is just a basic, basic sweater. I followed another sweater as best I could for the pattern. It's not bad for a first attempt but I want to get it down as I want to start making more. they don't take much time at all! I think her sweater took me 2 -3 nights (?). |
Linky Hello to all crafty pet owners. I wanted to share a great site with you. Christmas is coming so get busy with those hooks and needles. Knitting Pattern Central - Free Pet Knitting Pattern Link Directory I'm knitting a retro sweater for the skin daughter. Laura |
Thanks, Laura for reminding me of that site. If you're a knitter I'm sure you know about Ravelry.com? There are free doggie patterns there too. |
knitting I can only knit and crochet a quilt. but my mother does, so I went on ebay and got some patterns for her to make me some. I wish I could. |
YAY I'm glad I found you guys. Have you all joined ravelry.com It's a great site and there are Yorkie Groups on there :) |
2 Attachment(s) This is one of the sweaters I made for Uni. It's a pirate skull. :D |
THAT is adorable :) |
Thanks! I keep making the same one over and over. It's my bf's favorite out of all the ones I've made. But that design is a "B"! |
I crochet. I tried knitting but couldn't get the hang of holding the 2 needles correctly. Emmy usually tests out my projects by laying on it when I put it down on the sofa. |
I used to crochet all the time. I could not sit and watch TV without something to do with my hands, so I made afghan after afghan. The pups chewed holes in most of them over the years so I have only a couple left that I put away. I used to crochet something from the monthly magazines all the time, toys, lots of stuffed animals, kleenex box covers, vests, scarfs, seasonal decorations, you name it and I crocheted it. But eventually arthritis in my hands slowed me down. I have an afghan in 2 years-progress now and it took til my grandson was a year old before his baby blanket was finished. I can still hang in there for the time to complete a puppy gruffle ball though! :D |
I just signed up for knitting lessons at Joanne's, its something I always wanted to learn. My first lesson is in October. I am going to take sewing lessons in 2010, that is one of my goals for next year. |
Barnes and Nobles has a kit for making doggie sweaters and beds. It has about 12 patterns in it. :) |
I learned how to knit from the free videos on knittinghelp.com they were GREAT. I am so visual, so I had to watch her and she also shows you other techniques that are common in many patterns. I'm so sick of this afghan I'm doing. I really cannot wait to start knitting again. I like to go back and forth to keep from getting bored. |
I think knitting and crochet you can learn from books and vids. My gam gam taught me to knit (incorrectly I now know) when I was a kid. But I picked it up again a few years ago from books, and decided to try crochet as well. But sewing, and patternmaking, it takes years of schooling to do it right. I am currently teaching myself millinery (hatmaking). I think I know enough to do it the old school way. |
I tried teaching myself and was a great failure, it seems I have all these fingers that get in the way. It surprises me because I am usually a hands on learner. I would be happy to just start and finish one project. |
Good to see so many interested in knitting. My daughter has Stitch n Bitch night at her house once a week. We are all at different levels of know-how and some just come to learn. If you can get in a group, you will find that knitters are very friendly and encouraging. If they laugh at your knitting, it is only because they have done something similar themselves! I'm working on a simple dog sweater and will take pictures when it is finished. Ravelry is great. Knittinghelp has videos on their website showing both English (throwing) and Continental styles of knitting. I learn lots of neat stuff watching Knitty Gritty. Does anyone have a favorite pattern for beginners? I made my dog a winter scarf that is very easy and cute. It matches mine!!!:) |
I'm a Ravelry addict! My username is belindapurls if you want to "friend" me. I hate that Knitty Gritty went off the air but the host of the show is on Ravelry. While on Ravelry you can do a search for free dog sweater patterns with little difficulty. Basically if you can knit a tube and bind-off you've made a sweater. But be forewarned: Doggie sweaters are addictive! |
I'm Deenie on raverly, too. I worked on this afghan for the WHOLE weekend and I think I just need a tad bit more time and it will be done! YAY me. |
That's great! I've been planning on making an afghan but every time I start someone has a baby, or a birthday and I have to put it aside. Please post pics when you're done. |
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They had great books for different price's from 10 cents to 2.00, I finally got around 10 books my friend got around 15. bark@ulater !!!!! manina,miley:aimeeyorkmax:aimeeyorksasha:aimeeyork |
I crochet. I can't knit, so I have a bunch of knitting looms that I can make anything on them that can be knitted. I love my looms. I have about 10 projects going at any given time. I haven't made any dog sweaters, but could if I ever got around to it. |
I think the Gemini in me keeps me from finishing too many projects LMAO I will take a picture tonight of my afghan in progress. I brought it to work yesterday and got so many compliments. |
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