We adopted a "dorkie" in June from PAWS for Life Rescue in Edmonton and have found that small dogs definitely have some different needs than big dogs. Our big dogs love being outside no matter what the weather - rain, sun, snow, cold - but our little Slinky is more of a fair weather walker.
Since I love knitting, I thought I better get a sweater made for her before the fall/winter chills come. I found a cute pattern from Martha Stewart. The free pattern is found on Lionbrand and is called Sharkey - Lionbrand Sharkey. While this is a free pattern, you will need to login to Lionbrand (also free) to view it.
I used very inexpensive yarn (as it had the fall colors I was looking for). The sweater in the photos below was made using the Craftsmart Value Yarn, Stonewashed Color #34.
Obviously, Slinky needs more of a long and slim rather than the short and wide in the original. I just added a few rows on the back length and positioned my buttons a bit differently to allow for her slim build. One thing I would note is that the pattern does not call for a hole for the leash so you may want to factor in another buttonhole where you would like your leash to snap to your dog's collar. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this was missing until the sweater was completed and being modeled.
Here is the finished product being modeled by our newest family member Slinky.
~ Monika ~
Since I love knitting, I thought I better get a sweater made for her before the fall/winter chills come. I found a cute pattern from Martha Stewart. The free pattern is found on Lionbrand and is called Sharkey - Lionbrand Sharkey. While this is a free pattern, you will need to login to Lionbrand (also free) to view it. I used very inexpensive yarn (as it had the fall colors I was looking for). The sweater in the photos below was made using the Craftsmart Value Yarn, Stonewashed Color #34.
Obviously, Slinky needs more of a long and slim rather than the short and wide in the original. I just added a few rows on the back length and positioned my buttons a bit differently to allow for her slim build. One thing I would note is that the pattern does not call for a hole for the leash so you may want to factor in another buttonhole where you would like your leash to snap to your dog's collar. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this was missing until the sweater was completed and being modeled.
Here is the finished product being modeled by our newest family member Slinky.
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| This is the "Mom, you know it's summer, right?" look. |
From my loving home,~ Monika ~
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