Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch. Caitlin Doyle
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Название: Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch
Автор: Caitlin Doyle
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Дом и Семья: прочее
isbn: 9780007585878
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2 Loop the yarn behind and around the right needle.
3 Draw the right needle under the left, catching the loop and transferring it across.
4 Continue with knit stitch for a more textured finish.
Purl stitch
1 The technique for purl is similar to knit, but instead of inserting the right needle behind the left in the stitch, you angle it in front. Keep the yarn at the front of the work.
2 Loop the yarn over and around the right needle.
3 Draw the right needle under the left, catching the loop and transferring it across.
4 Purl creates a smoother, flatter finish than knit stitch.
Casting off
1 Keeping the yarn at the back of your work, knit the first two stitches onto the right-hand needle.
2 Insert the left needle into the stitch that’s furthest from the tip.
3 Lift this stitch over the other stitch, slipping it off the needle.
4 Knit another stitch onto the right-hand needle and repeat to the end of the row.
5 When there is one stitch left, slip it off the needle and thread the yarn through to secure it.
Abbreviations
sts—stitches
k—knit
k1—knit one stitch
p—purl
p1—purl one stitch
m1—miss one—i.e., knit into front and back of same stitch
k2tog—knit 2 stitches together
k3tog—knit 3 stitches together
ktbl—knit into the back of the stitch
yo—yarn over—i.e., bring yarn over the needle and back to the front to make a loop
x2—make two
Rib stitch—k1, p1
Garter stitch—knit all rows
Stockinette stitch—knit one row, pearl one row
Seed stitch—2 rows: k1, p1, 2 rows: p1, k1. Repeat continuously
Tips
• Your pet’s skin may be sensitive to wool, so use acrylic yarn where possible
• Keep your stitches relaxed and loose to make life easier
• When adapting the patterns for bigger dogs, use larger needles and chunky yarn
• Have fun with colors and embellishments!
Inspired 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
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