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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: Polar Fleece- $10-$15 knitted- $20 plus postage
Below is a pattern for a knitted poodle jacket:
 April 2009- Above is a photo of 16 dog coats knitted by Marg Renner ( Lockhart) from the pattern -which have been donated to Snowy Mountains Area Rescue Team ( NSW, Australia). Thank you Marg for your generosity- the dogs will certainly appreciate them in the cold weather. A big thank you also to Liz Plackett, Doreen Page & Karen Steiner fort heir generous donations of dog coats and wool. Doreen is also a member of the Knit4 charities and knits a variety of other items to help the needy. Would you like to make a coat for a rescue dog- remember there are many dogs in need of a coat or may be you can donate the wool?
Remember: "You can't change the world but you can change the world of one dog."
 More coats ready to be sent to Rescue Groups via Knit 4 Charities ( see link). This year we have been able to support- Snowy Mountain Area Rescue team, Adelaide RSPCA, Hunter Animal Rescue, Wingiecaribee Animal Shelter. In 2010 we are having a special appeal ( April) for the Albury RSPCA Foster Care group.
Knitting
The rhythm of the needles
As they move the yarn around
Calls to me in whispers
A sweet familiar sound.
My hand moves almost dreamlike
Without thought or care
As I fashion something new for some dog to wear.
Maybe a blanket too.
With each and every stitch
I think of more to do.
So when the cold winds blow
And when the snow falls down
My yarn helps me to remember
Forgotten dogs all around.
My dogs and I are the ones who're blessed
As my warm hands knit away
I pray the rhythm of my needles
Will help some dog in some small way.
Anon
KNITTED DOG COAT
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) ( 5 balls make 2 coats)
cast on 86(94) stitches.
1st row: K2 P2
2nd.row: K2 P2
Cont.working in rib until there are 21 rows.
22nd row: Increase 6(10) stitches evenly across first 62 (62) stitches.
23rd row: Rib first 24 (32) stitches and leave on stitch holder.
Change to 4.00 needles and knit across remaining 68 (72) stitches.
24th 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.
When cpmpleted and before sewing up I then crochet around the jacket. This ensures it sits correctly and does not curl. I do 2 rows- the last being a small shell stitch which is very effective.
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 (52nd (62nd) 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). I have also added rows of "Feathers" wool for a different style.
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
- 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.
Sheryll Prowse Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia Phone : 02 69227712 Email : smprowse@bigpond.com |
Georgia 
Solo in a hand knitted coat
