Dera-Dogs 2
KNITTING PATTERN DESIGN BY AMANDA BERRY
The Dera-Dogs 2 collection contains four dog breeds: a Greyhound, Schnauzer, Border Collie and Jack Russell. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz each of these canine creations is full of personality and would be the perfect present for any dog owner.
The collection of knitting patterns is available as an ebook at LoveCrafts.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK; one 100g skein in each colour
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic
NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm (US 5) straight single pointed knitting needles
NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
Toy safety eyes
SIZES
One Size: Schnauzer, Jack Russell and Border Collie are 21cm tall (including the ears), and Greyhound 23cm tall.
TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, intarsia colour-work, Swiss darning (duplicate stitch embroidery) and seaming to finish.