Name
Pamper your Pooch with a Custom-Made Dog Sweater! Part 2
Date
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Description

This is a two part class.  Make sure you register for Part 1 on Thursday, 10/15/2020.

Does your dog deserve the best? Of course! In this two-part class, learn how to make a custom-fit sweater for your pooch. You will learn how to take proper measurements of your dog (live!) and determine style considerations for different breeds, like the long narrow dachshund or the sturdy bulldog. Using a dog sweater pattern template, you will then knit or crochet a sweater with an optional snowflake design. We will also discuss how to modify existing patterns to fit your pet perfectly!

Price
$0.00
Lisa Barnes
Session Type
Knitting Crochet Workshops
Track
All Levels Welcome
Session Pic 1
Session Pic 2
Pre-requisites
Knitters: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Crocheters: Must know how to make a chain, single crochet, skip stitches, work in back loops only.
Homework Required?
Make and wash a 6” x 6” swatch in main color yarn- Stockinette for knit, single crochet for crochet.
Materials
Patterns and handout
Supplies Students Need
Yarn- Worsted/medium weight (#4) yarn in two colors.
Main color: For dogs with girth:
under 14 inches - 200 yds; 14-18 inches - 450 yds; 18-26 inches - 650 yds; 26-30 inches- 800 yds; 30 -34 inches- 875 yds; 34-38 inches- 1,100 yds. Contrast Color: 10 yds.

Hooks/Needles- Knitters: US 8 or 9 needles for working worsted weight yarn. If you have a large dog, bring long circular needles. Note sweater will be knit flat. Crocheters: Size J-10 (6mm) hook or size you typically use for worsted weight yarn.

Accessories- Measuring tape, split stitch markers.
Capacity
12