Knit Today
Aug 2014
Fashion dog published by Search Press is sure to be a hit with you and Bertie! There are 30 designs to choose from, including coats, scarves, jumpers and accessories. As there are tips on how to customise the fit of each project, you'll be able to make him something that he'll be able to wear in no time. Little dogs can lose body heat quickly when it's cold or raining and these projects will keep him warm but look fashionable, too. My favourite has to be the Skull and Crossbones coat - it's so cute!
Timfisherart.co.uk
Oct 10
My master has recently been commissioned to write a book for Search Press
and as a consequence I have been asked to write a book review on one of
their latest releases "Fashion Dog."
As a pooch whose only fashion accessory in the past 11 years has been my
trademark red and white neckerchief, this should be an interesting task!
I must also confess to being a typical terrier that has a great love of rolling
in all types of smelly matter. Let's hope that all the outfits are fully machine washable!
The book is nicely laid out with lots of trendy dogs wearing items a simple
country dog such as myself, has never seen before.
The start of the book quotes "coats and accessories to knit and transform our favourite companions into fashion dogs." Upon reading this, I have decided to write my article based on outfits from the book that would suit my canine pals from our village.
Harry the boxer next door likes to keep fit, is muscular and has quite a sporty owner. I chose the little hoodie number he can strut around in.
Reggie the springer spaniel from across the road has appeared alongside me on my master`s website in one of the monthly dog blog photos. He is quite a dashing character, so I have chosen the nautical outfit, ideal for a day out by the sea.
The knitted cushion looks very stylish and states "sleep like a princess", with this in mind I have picked this for my feline arch enemy Rosie. She is now 18 years old and don`t let on but I think she deserves the comfort this cushion offers.
Finally my own personal choice would be the cotton lined Sou`wester. The outfit is practical and would be very useful when I follow the master and mistress on walks in all weathers. I am especially thinking how would have been needed 2 years ago in the Lake District, a few thousand feet up on Steel Fell. The wind and rain were lashing down, the humans were all wrapped up and I just had a small thin coat on !!-a review by Purdey the Parsons Jack Russell
