--- product_id: 1615991 title: "Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches" brand: "sally muir, joanna osborne" price: "AR$87209" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1615991-knit-your-own-dog-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-25 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches **Brand:** sally muir, joanna osborne **Price:** AR$87209 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches by sally muir, joanna osborne - **How much does it cost?** AR$87209 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1615991-knit-your-own-dog-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-25) ## Best For - sally muir, joanna osborne enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sally muir, joanna osborne brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The perfect gift for dog-lovers who knit! From a spotted Dalmatian to a wrinkly Bulldog, the step-by-step patterns in Knit Your Own Dog let you knit the dog you've always wanted. The knitted dog is indeed the ideal companion: There's no feeding, barking, shedding, or vet's bills, and he'll live forever! Knit Your Own Dog is the irresistible guide to knitting the perfect pup. With patterns for 25 different pedigree pooches, Knit Your Own Dog lets you choose the dog you want, whether it's a pretty Poodle or a loyal Labrador. Or knit them all for a pack of canine fun! The patterns are easy-to-follow for both new and veteran knitters. It should take only a few evenings to create a covetable companion for life. And yet each pattern is extremely detailed and includes all of the distinguishing features of each breed, from the startling blue eyes of the Siberian Husky and the long, woolly curls of the Old English Sheepdog to the lolling tongue of the German Shepherd. Accompanying the patterns are a brief description of each breed, as well as expert tips on choosing yarns, stuffing and sewing the dogs, and adding personality to your creation. Beautiful color photographs of the finished dogs, as well as detail shots, both inspire and instruct. Knit Your Own Dog is the perfect book for knitters and devoted dog lovers. Breeds include: Afghan Hound, Basset Hound, Border Collie, Cocker Spaniel, Corgi, Dachshund, Dalmatian, English Bulldog, English Bull Terrier, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Jack Russell, Labrador, Miniature Schnauzer, Old English Sheepdog, Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, Pug, Red Setter, Rough Collie, Scottish Terrier, Siberian Husky, West Highland Terrier, Whippet, Wire-haired Fox Terrier. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #92 in Knitting Patterns | | Dimensions | 6.75 x 0.6 x 8.56 inches | | Isbn 10 | 1579128742 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1579128746 | | Item Weight | 1.09 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 176 pages | | Publication Date | February 23, 2011 | | Publisher | Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers | ## Images ![Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QBQ0TY7yL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Dog Lovers Only *by on Reviewed in the United States February 18, 2011* Dog lovers may want to knit these 25 charming "pedigree pooches" as a display set, although it will be a lot of work! Each little dog--they range from 6.75" high x 8" long (Afghan) to 3.5" x 6.25" (Corgi)--has a lot of parts, which need to be joined or sewn together, stuffed, and embroidered with noses and eyes. For example, the cover dog (Wire-haired Fox Terrier) requires knitting two back legs, two front legs, a right side and tail, a left side and tail, a body, a neck and head, a tummy, two ears, and a collar.The designers have done a fine job in capturing the essentials of each breed. My favorites are the Poodle (knit in boucle yarn) and the wrinkly English Bulldog; my least favorites are the Labrador and Dalmatian, which are still quite identifiable by their breeds. Breeds included are: Afghan Hound, Whippet, Dachshund, Basset Hound, Wire-haired Fox Terrier, Jack Russell, Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, English Bull Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Red Setter, Labrador, Portuguese Water Dog, Dalmatian, Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Pug, Rough Collie, Border Collie, German Shepherd, Old English Sheepdog, Corgi, and Siberian Husky. Experienced, creative knitters can no doubt adapt the patterns for other breeds.The patterns call for small amounts of various Rowan yarns (Pure Wool, Kidsilk Haze, Cashsoft, Felted Tweed, etc.), but the authors include a brief note on substituting yarns. If I were knitting these, I would use something other than Kidsilk Haze for the Schnauzer's long muzzle hair and the Rough Collie's thick "mane", as the thin mohair isn't quite convincing as a dog's silky coat.I haven't knit-tested the patterns, but the instructions seem very clear. Stitch counts are included at the end of increase/decrease rows, and close-up photos illustrate head details and leg angles (for sewing to bodies). I was briefly confused by the instructions "k3wa" and "k2cr", but these merely refer to yarn colors ("wa" for "walnut" and "cr" for "cream"). Special stitches, such as loopy stitches, are explained at the end of the book, and there are hints on stuffing, and on adding pipecleaners as needed to strengthen legs.This is a book for experienced knitters, as the patterns call for a lot of shaping, saving stitches on holders, and some special techniques. However, any moderately experienced but adventurous knitter should be able to knit the dogs from the pattern instructions. If you're a real dog lover, this is a 5-star book, because it's fun to look through even if you don't want to knit the dogs. If you're mainly interested in patterns for knitted toys, then better choices might be Debbie Bliss' Toy Knits: More Than 30 Irresistible and Easy-to-Knit Patterns, Kath Dalmeny's World of Knitted Toys, Zoe Mellor's Knitted Toys: 25 Fresh and Fabulous Designs, or Sarah Keen's Knitted Wild Animals: 15 Adorable, Easy-to-Knit Toys. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I got this just to look at the pictures! *by on Reviewed in the United States January 19, 2014* This is the cutest book ever! It provides instructions for how to knit 25 little doggies - including my two faves - the Collie and the Corgi. The patterns are rather detailed (but very well explained) and I am a very novice knitter, so I won't be attempting to knit myself a dog. But the pictures are just adorable - very ingenious! I passed the book around to all my friends and family so they could admire the knitted pets - the next best thing to knitting them myself! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very cute but tricky to sew and stuff. Best for intermediate knitters and up. *by on Reviewed in the United States February 23, 2016* I already had the 2nd book (The Second Litter) and bought this one primarily for the French bulldog pattern to make one for a friend. I made the body for the dog using the Staffordshire Bull Terrier pattern while I was waiting for this book to arrive (bought it used). Was glad I did because I much prefer the look of the continuous legs and body. I used the head pattern from this book, but used the w&t stitch from book 2 in place of the pult stitch which looks better in my opinion (I knitted a couple of sample Frenchie heads first).Roughly half the dogs in this book have bodies and legs that are knitted as one piece. I prefer that look to the separate legs that are sewn on, except separately knitted and sewn legs look right for the French poodle (which I have not made).I also made the Dachshund from this book. I think the body is a little too long and thin in relation to the head. Next time I'll make it a couple stitches shorter as I plan to make one for my sister who has some Dachshunds.I'm having a lot of fun making these dogs and am attaching photos of some I've made, including some sewing and stuffing in progress shots while making the Bernese Mountain Dog from the 2nd book. They don't take much yarn and are so cute. You do need to have some patience stuffing them as it can be tricky. I also knit left handed so the sides and legs are reversed (e.g. when instructions say I am working on the left leg it is the right leg for me).You don't have to use the yarn they call for, that yarn is quite thin. For my first few projects I used a thicker yarn, Red Heart acrylic yarn, using larger (size 6) needles and they turned out fine (I do knit tightly though). You really don't have to worry about gauge unless you want your dog to be a specific size, just make sure the knitting is tight so the stuffing won't show through. A needle that is a couple sizes smaller than what the yarn wrapper says should work. They will turn out a bit larger but are a whole lot easier to sew and stuff.These patterns are NOT for novice knitters. If you are a relatively new knitter, I'd recommend starting with a solid colored dog without any loopy stitches. Use one of the patterns from this book where the legs are made separately and sewn onto the body which should be easier to stuff, the Labrador is a good choice. You may need an experienced knitter to help you out with some of the trickier stitches, and for sewing and stuffing the dog. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1615991-knit-your-own-dog-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-25](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/1615991-knit-your-own-dog-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-25) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-11-12*