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Knitted Dog Sweater

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  • pacificNWbasenjiP

    For knitters out there, here is a link to a VERY simple sweater that anyone who can knit a scarf with a simple knit stitch can master. It allows for variation/customization with more advanced stitches/techniques as well. My first one turned out OK, I made a few minor adjustments on my second attempt and from then on they have turned out better and better with each one I make.

    I use size 9.5 knitting needles and 2 strands of the cheap red heart brand acrylic yarn. I follow this pattern except I lengthen the neck section to 25 rows to allow for the turtleneck.

    WARNING: dogs who chew can quickly unravel a hand knitted sweater simply by chomping through a single thread! ;)

    http://www.talkingtails.com/sweater.html

    Here are a few examples…

    Dude


    Hot Rod

    Libby

    Pacific Rim Basenjis

    Owned by:

    ♥ Dude aka BIF CH N'focus Polar Express SC, AOM - 4 yrs red/white boy

    ♥ Ono aka CH Khani's Teazer Hollaback Girl AOM - 3 yrs black/white girl

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  • BasenjimammaB

    Great looking sweater..I like that..thanks for the link

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • Rita JeanR

    Nice looking sweaters. Knowing Jaycee would not last more than maybe one hour.

    Rita Jean

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  • MacPackM

    Nice looking sweaters!

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • nobarkusN

    Nice sweater! Yes my pet shredder named Buddy would…... well you know.

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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