I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Sunday, December 25, 2005

PROJECT: Kelly the Kelpie's Jumper

PROJECT: Red Jumper for Kelly the Kelpie

RECIPIENT: Kelly via her mum, RC.

MATERIALS: 5 x 50g balls Cosy Wool by Lincraft (8ply) in cherry red

EQUIPMENT: 3.25mm and 4mm bamboo needles; 3.25mm dpns; 3.25mm round needle.

TO DO: Get Kelly's measurements(23 Dec '05 she has a 25" chest and 28" length); knit (started 24 Dec '05, finished 2 Jan '05)

PATTERN: Basic Dog Coat from Patons' "It's a Dog's Life". The Miniature Schnauzer is wearing the exact coat and almost the exact shade as Kelly's.

DUE DATE: Before winter '06

2 comments:

Baby Mama said...

I see you're using the same pattern I am. I'm a bit confused by the directions in how to start a leg; did you encounter any problems? Were you able to figure it out?

Thanks!
Allison

Taphophile said...

Are you at the stage where you cast off for the leg openings?

If so, the best advice I can give is use a separate ball for each bit. It's weird at first, but it works. Don't have the pattern with me, but feel free to email me, peggysmum AT yahoo.co.uk, if this doesn't answer your question and I'll look at the pattern again tonight.

How big is the dog you're knitting for?