Sherzam Toy & Standard Poodles

Dog Coats & Bows

Tails are wagging for the new polar fleece & hand knitted coats.

Living in Wagga Wagga, the weather can become very cold so I decided the poodles needed a range of warm & attractive coats. I will be pleased to make coats & bows for your poodle or other small – medium dog.

Michael & Joanne Sarroff's Monet & Juliette modelling their new polar fleece coats.

POLAR FLEECE

These are a skivvy design and have become very popular . They are made in a wide range of bright and attractive colours. Sizes vary from 30cm to 50cm . The most popular size is 35cm and are suitable for most smaller breeds of dog.

The coats are very comfortable, washable, & warm and practical .

These coats can be provided wholesale and are popular for resale in grooming salons.

Cost: $15 - $20 depending on size plus postage

Georgia Solo in a hand knitted coat

Below is a pattern for a knitted poodle jacket:

An easy to make and very comfortable polo neck knitted coat to fit size 35cm and 40cm toy poodles.

(Pattern may also be adapted to 30cm by reducing stitches.)

Using 3.25 needles and 8ply wool ( 3 balls) cast on 86(94) stitches.

1^st row: K2 P2

2^nd.row: K2 P2

Cont.working in rib until there are 21 rows.

22^nd row: Increase 6(10) stitches evenly across first 62 (62) stitches.

23^rd row: Rib first 24 (32) stitches and leave on stitch holder.

Change to 4.00 needles and knit across remaining 68 (72) stitches.

24^th row: Purl

Continue in stocking stitch until there are 52 (78) rows from completion of band.

Next row: Decrease at each end of next and every alt.row 9 (8) times in all until there are 50 (56) stitches.

Next row: Decrease at each end of every row 8 (10) times until there are 34 (36 stitches.

Cast off.

Using 3.25 needles pick up 24 (32) stitches from stitch holder.

Cont. working in rib until there are 78 (88) rows from beginning of work. Cast off loosely in rib.

To make up: With right side facing join rib at neck. Fold neckband outwards and loosely stitch in place. Join edges of chest panel to body of jacket starting at (52^nd (62^nd) row of stocking stitch on body of jacket and working back towards neckband for 24 (30) rows.

(Pattern maybe adapted to cable, moss stitch, multiple colours or pattern of choice)

Basket weave pattern is also very effective. ( 6 plain 6 purl repeated) for 6 rows then alternate – 6 purl 6 plain for 6 rows.

A toy which is popular with puppies and adult dogs is the knitted ball. This ball is easily made. The pattern is shown below:

Knitted Ball Pattern

SUPPLIES:

- yarn of choice, Needles suitable for yarn. - Use contrasting colors and alternate wedges

DIRECTIONS: Cast on 28 stitches.

Row 1--Knit 20 stitches--turn.

Row 2--Knit 12 stitches--turn.

Row 3--Knit 14 stitches--turn.

Row 4--Knit 16 stitches--turn.

Row 5--Knit 18 stitches--turn.

Row 6--Knit 20 stitches--turn.

Row 7--Knit 22 stitches--turn.

Row 8--Knit 24 stitches--turn.

Row 9--Knit 26 stitches--turn.

Row 10-Knit 28 stitches--turn.

Pick up 2nd color, Tie on, carry along or break off & knit 2nd wedge.

Repeat pattern, alternating colors until there are 5 wedges of each.

Stuff with polyester fiberfil and sew seam.

Belly Band

Another useful item to make for male toy poodles is a Belly Band. These bands are useful if the dog is not clean when in the house or when house training .

Choose a suitable wash n wear material. Cut a strip approx 48cm x 10cm. Overlock the edges. Sew velcro strips (a couple of cmc from end) at either end so they come together when wrapped together to form a circular shape.

Add a panty liner ( purchased from the supermarket) and voila you have a belly band.

Contact Details
Sheryll Prowse
Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
Phone : 02 69227712
Email : smprowse@bigpond.com

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