knitted dogs

[anbuma]

knitted dogs

[moonstonebright]

cute! have you got the pattern for them?

[anbuma in reply to moonstonebright]

I do have the pattern but I may have to type it out as the original is very tatty from use.

[moonstonebright in reply to anbuma]

If it is possible, I'd love it but no hurry! I'll pay for it if you'd prefer that? Let me know but as I said there's no hurry! x

[anbuma in reply to moonstonebright]

im in process of typing out the pattern,

[anbuma in reply to moonstonebright]

have finished typing the pattern will try and post it on here

[anbuma in reply to anbuma]

not sure how to post it here -4 pages??

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Hi Anbuma

They are gorgeous and very cute, I never got the hang of knitting

xxxzebxxx

[Ginsing]

How lovely they are what is the wool?

xgins

[anbuma in reply to Ginsing]

patons double crepe

[Cookie72]

They are lovely anbuma, they look like little westies......gentle hugs to you....Dee xxx

[Roselle]

These are lovely - nice work! I bet it is not easy knitting with that yarn, but it looks very effective.

[haribo36]

They are so cute,well done to you for making them.It must of taken a lot of time and patience x

[anbuma in reply to haribo36]

it did take a bit of time but the finished result was well worth it.i took one into work one day and ended up selling a few.

[anbuma]

to all who responded to my knitted dogs.will try and answer all your questions /comments .

they are from an old womans realm pattern. i do have the pattern but it is rather tattered. they are actually meant to be Old English Sheepdogs. knitting is easy and the "hair" is strands of yarn pulled thru stitches afterwards.the wool is patons double crepe. when I first made one I used Patons Knit'n'Save wool for economy costwise I could make one back then (1980's)fro £5..taht is no longer made.the first one I made was fro my nieces 3rd birthday.i made one recently using the double crepe and with toy stuffing it cost about £25 to make.thye are about 10" tal land 15"long(I think).it wasn't too difficult as it is knitted in several parts and sewn together afterwards.

[freespirit7 in reply to anbuma]

Hi There lovely im doing a sponser for a knitted donkey for the working donkeys horses and camels in spain , i have never knitted be fore ,( i crochet ) so i shall give it ago , i would love to make ur dogs , are you able to scan the pattern ? and add it on here , or are you on fb and could do it on there ?

[anbuma in reply to freespirit7]

I can but may have to type out the pattern as it is well worn from use.i am on FB.

[anbuma in reply to freespirit7]

can you message me your email address and ill;send them to you

[Fibrofoggiest]

Wow anbuma, you have hidden talents haven't you they are absolutely fab I love that you pulled through the yarn to make the shaggy look, wonderful ! Maybe you should have a go at doing , I think they are called Pullies, the dogs with sort of dreadlocks, then you could have great fun twisting bigger bits of yarn through. Do you find knitting relaxing ? I find when I'm attempting my felting that I am so absorbed in it, it helps take my mind off pain etc.!

Well done you

Foggy x

[anbuma in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

Hi Foggy ihavent knitted fro years as I was doing cross stitch until earlier this year and fibro couldno longer do it,so wenht back to knitting as I can put that down and pick it up again no problem(am currently making prem baby clothes fro hospital)as my hands dont let me do to much at once.do you know of a pattern fro "pullies"?

[Fibrofoggiest in reply to anbuma]

sorry, no I don't, but I think if you did the same as you did for your old English ones and then twisted wool tops to make things that look like dreadlocks, and then pulled them through, then it would work, I could make a "dreadlock" thingy and put it up to show you so you could get an idea, but you may find it too hard and I wouldn't want to cause you anymore pain than you already have.

Foggy x

[Fibrofoggiest in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

Oh and good on you for making things for the prem babies, that is so lovely, I was a small one myself, 3lbs 4oz but I had a greedy twin who was 6lbs 9oz and he's stayed the biggy all the way through Poor Mummy didn't even realise she was having twin until she'd had me and then they said, I'm sorry there's another one in there...what a shock...that was 50 years ago though so no ultrasound to seek me out

Foggy x

[anbuma in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

i'm making cardigans,hats,booties and mitts.as I think thats what they would be in need of.unless anyone has any other ideas.

[anbuma in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

thanks Foggy that would be good,i had loads of oddments of wool and didn't know what todo with it +an old work colleague also sent me a huge amount of "baby wool".

[TrishD]

Wow they are lovely and your comments about their source and costs come as a shock. What a shame crafts which are a good outlet for us fibros cost so much nowadays. Still enjoy your skill they are cute.

[anbuma]

I wish they still sold Patons knit 'n 'save.it was good quality wool at cheap price and 100grms went a long way.

[avimay]

These are lovely. Thank you for sharing with us.

[hamble99b]

they are fabulous!

I like the jean greenhowe toy patterns, they can be made using oddments of wool. I buy my wool at the market or Sue Ryder charity shop [brand new wool].

[anbuma]

does anyone do cross stitch.have loads of stuff cos i cant do it anymore.

[nanatre]

Where is the pattern for these? I love them. I have just finished knitting my grandson the Snowman. My friend is knitting the Snow dog to go with him. Its taken me about 5 weeks, can only do a little bit at a time. My hands and fingers cramp and twist making it impossible to do too much.

Are you emailing the pattern to members or have you put it somewhere to view???

[anbuma]

i have the pattern.have just finished typing it out but don't know how to post it.

[hamble99b in reply to anbuma]

maybe you could copy and paste it