Everyone, this is Blance, sister of Stella. I adoped her from the Greater Kansas City Humane Society back in August 2008. She is a great joy, and I have decided to make her yet another Darling Darby Sweater posted on Ravelry.
I have made this in three previous versions, all of which have not quite fit her just right. I have combed through several forums and everyone who has made this for their dogs have nothing but praise to offer for it's custom fit. I however can't tout such praises. I recently posted my woes on a group forum and got a timely reply from the sweater's designer giving me some recommendations. I took those recommendations and studied the three sweaters and see what she is talking about and believe this incarnation is going to be the one to post as a finished project on Ravelry once it's done.
I've decided to make it in knit two, purl two ribbing for the neck and chest, with rope cables along the back. The color is a very bright coral, which I believe will provide a nice contrast for her black and tan markings and cute little nub of a tail.
Here's what I have completed so far.
I am fairly familiar with this pattern from the other sweaters, so I should be able to finish in the next couple of days. Once I do, be prepared for the cutest, most fashionable dog in Leavenworth--with the exception of Blanche's sister, Stella, who sports a nice fair isle hand knit sweater that is befitting any hound dog this side of the mason dixon line.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
I've always relied on the kindness of strangers
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I have a book called "Men who knit and the dogs who love them".
I've yet to get around to knitting anything but the sweaters are gorgeous and I seem to recall there is a section in there on how to measure your dog for a custom fit.
It has several dog sweaters/coats in there as well. Maybe try your local library and see if they have it?
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