A very nice soft cover copy without flaw, 7 X 9" 101 pages. Any pet lover can craft homegrown and handmade treasures by spinning and knitting with dog (and cat) hair. Dog hair garments have been worn proudly by indigenous peoples and the rich and famous for generations. Vincent Astor sported a scarf knit by his wife Minnie, from yarn made from their beloved poodle, Nora and Mikhail Baryshnikov reportedly wore a pair of leg warmers made from his dogs. This is a comprehensive compendium of information, complete with photos, diagrams, patterns and an all-breed glossary of fuzz. Written with the novice spinner in mind, there is also an Appendix of Spinners-for Hire. This book will give you as much pleasure as the garments you create from your canine companion.

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Title

KNITTING with DOG HAIR a Woof-to-Warp Guide to Making Hats, Sweaters, Mittens & Much More

Publisher

St. Martin's Press, New York

Publication Date

1994

Language

English

ISBN 10

0312104898

ISBN 13

9780312104894

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

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Crafts and Hobbies

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From mittens made from a malamute's mane to caps created from a collie's crowning glory, this unusual guide offers a creative solution to that vexing problem of shedding. The book includes step-by-step instructions and is fully illustrated.

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How many times have you groomed your dog, looked at all the fur floating around your feet, and remarked to yourself that there is enough fur for a sweater? Well, here's the guide that will help you turn that remark into a reality. With instructions for everything from "harvesting the fuzz" to spinning it into yarn to patterns for knitting dog hair into sweaters, hats, and scarves, Knitting with Dog Hair is a dream come true for dog lovers who also love to knit. Directories of equipment suppliers and people who will spin dog hair for you are appended, as a thorough guide to dog-breed hair and a glossary of dog-grooming and spinning terms. Instructions are thorough, and the authors' sense of humor will make this an enjoyable book for people new to spinning. Cat lovers shouldn't feel left out--special instructions are given for collecting cat fur, and patterns for a cat-hair pill box hat and a shirt collar are included. Caroline Andrew

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