Here are my new patterns for 9 inch (23cms) tall knitted dogs, and I cannot tell you how delighted and relieved I am to be pressing ‘publish’ on these today. This has been one of the most challenging projects that I’ve ever worked on. The patterns themselves are not difficult to knit but my part, putting everything together with the layout and ordering of all the different options that I’ve included, has been a complete headache. Still, I am happy at last with the outcome and now I will be having some down-time to celebrate finishing. I’ve still not made it out to the orchard and the bluebell wood this year so those are top of my list of things to do next week.
So, as usual there are 2 versions (available on Ravelry, Etsy and later today also on Lovecrafts);
- a dog in a dress which has knitted on panties, socks and shoes and the choice of 2 dresses, one knitted with a cabled chain texture in a single colour and another knitted in two colours with a simple, stranded swag design.
- a dog in a sweater and shorts, which has a bare body and legs and comes with removable shorts and a choice of 2 sweaters, one knitted with a mock cable texture and the other in a simple 2 colour texture which is a lot easier to knit than it looks.
Both of these options contain the same multiple options for different dog breeds, so there’s no need to purchase both unless you really want to. As usual you can combine body parts from my other patterns, as they are the same size as my regular animal patterns (9 inches, 23cms tall) so clothes from my other existing regular sized animal patterns and the extra clothing sets will also fit these.
The patterns contain a single basic head shape with 8 different colour-work treatments and this combined with 7 different styles of ear gives you a lot of options to make different breeds of dogs.
So far I have made the following breeds and I still have a few ideas to play with that I’ll post here in the future; Labrador, Beagle, Spaniel, Dalmatian, Alsatian, Dobermann, Rottweiler, Dachshund, Pug, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Border Collie, Husky, Jack Russell, West Highland White Terrier, and quite a few of mixed parentage 🙂
In short it’s a very comprehensive set of instructions that will enable you to make many different types of dog.
If you give it a go I hope you’ll come and share your project on Ravelry or the Facebook group or perhaps on both – it would be lovely to see what you make from the pattern, and I’m so looking forward to seeing the first projects emerge.
And as always, I hope the new patterns give a little pleasure and enjoyment, happy knitting, J xxx
little cotton rabbits 
OMG, Julie, you are the best, I’m in love, so difficult to choose the cutest one. One solution: I have to take some weeks off from work, to make several types…😉You are such an artist. Thank you so much😘, love, Carin.
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They look just amazing 🥰
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Hi Julie,
These little doggies are gorgeous. Thank you for all that you do in working out these patterns. Would there be a dachshund in the pipe line? I think his long snout would be great. Looking forward to seeing your photos of the bluebells. You have certainly earned a break to recharge. Thank you again for your amazing talent that we can share in.
Best wishes
Lyn
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Ohmygosh, these are absolutely adorable!
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Thank you Julie for all your hard work. They are amazing. Just printed them off. Granddaughter can’t wait to get home from school to choose which one she wants me to knit 🤣🤣
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WOW so many choices, you outdid yourself with this one. More fun things to work on, now if I only had more time. Can’t wait to get my patterns and dream about which dog to make.
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Absolutely brilliant Julie!!!
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Absolutely amazing. Your skill in designing these patterns is astounding.
I have a seal black Cane Corso ( ENZO ) I must attempt to knit him.
Thank you
Debbie x
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Beyond excited !!!! Thank you for all your hard work 🐶🐶🐶 !!!!!!!!
It is so appreciated by so many who love to knit 🧶 your little animals 💗
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I have admired your work from America for years! Your animals are always adorable! But the dogs….are simply amazing! It would be hard to choose one to knit. But first I need to learn to knit! 🙂
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Wow! They are adorable! I really need to learn to knit!
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Ooooohhhhh! So excited =) I can only imagine that the logistics were a complete nightmare because there are so very many options. They are all just adorable and now I’m off to Ravelry to get my pair of puppies! (I always buy both the boy and girl – I just like having a complete set and I like to support Julie in her pattern writing work!)
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Oh my goodness, they’re amazing. Those ears! And I love how the fluffier yarn has given the spaniels those lovely thick ears. Beautifully done, and I can’t begin to imagine what a complicated job it was getting all the different breeds right. Brilliant job. CJ xx
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I NEED a French bulldog!!!❤️❤️ omggggosh!!
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They are absolutely adorable, you are a real artist! Please be sure: it will give me LOTS of little pleasures and enjoyment! The lady dog will be added to my collection now! May I give you an idea for your next round? The dachshund…
Thanks again so much! Kristin
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Wow!!! Phenomenal Julie!! You have outdone yourself with such an amazing project!! I just love all the face and ear options!!! 😍
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Oh my, I can’t believe how many options we have in this pattern! You are truly amazing. I’m finishing up a badger right now, but I will have to knit a girl dog to look like my black lab/aussie mix.
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Congratulations! I can’t even imagine all the work that has gone into writing these patterns. Thank you, Julie, I’ll definitely have to think about adding one of those to my rabbit and bear patterns.
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I am so excited for these patterns!! I have been loving knitting up your bunnies and bears! Cant wait to try these ones too… Thank you for all your hard work.
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I’m sure you’re breathing a huge sigh of relief. These are amazing as per your usual standard and so fun to knit. I. Happy to see the line up of dogs here that didn’t make the pattern cover. They are all so adorable.
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These are absolutely adorable!
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Love, love love them ❤
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Fabulous collection! I cant wait to get started, I want all of them!! Thank you Julie.
Can I ask what yarn and colour shade did you use for the jack russell ears please? I love the variegation in the yarn but am not always good at spotting this when choosing yarn online.
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How lovely, these new patterns. Well they are ALL so lovely lovely lovely …
Thanks and have a great ‘time off’ now,
Carolien
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Thank you so much Julie they our lovely like the black ones.
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Julie if I have never knitted one of your animals could I start with a dog or is there any particular one you recommend starting with? I can knit but have not done an animal : )
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Thank you very much for your latest wonderful pattern. So many options and ideas is amazing.
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these are so adorable!
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These are incredibly, you must have worked so hard to make all of these, all of the different breeds are spot on. I am also pleased to hear that you will be blogging more often; I do enjoy hearing your news.
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You are an absolute genius, Julie! I love them all so very much and I see so many of my favorite doggie friends represented! I can only imagine how many Christmas presents I will be knitting for my friends and family who will want their dog in knitted form! Congratulations on the beautiful designs!
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J’adore vos modèles depuis toujours, mais pour réaliser mon désir de les tricoter
il me faudrait le modèle écrit en français …..
Bravo pour toutes vos créations craquantes ….
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Julie, you have outdone yourself once again. These are SO cute! I’m bowing in admiration. Also love your personal photos and tales about your family. Bravo!
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Thanks for this Julie.
Just bought the Dog in a Dress pattern and looking forward to making one for my daughter as she has recently got a dog for their family.
They’ll have to keep it out of reach as she snaffles any kind of toy!
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Well done, Julie. You have out done yourself. I do have a question on the yarn for one of the dogs. Top row of the smaller pictures.
The black and white furry one. Second in on the right had side. What yarn did you use? It’s would be perfect for my dog. Thanks again for your wonderful patterns.
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Awww Julie, as always, they are fantastic! By now I hope you’ve had a chance to venture out to the woods and I hope the weather has been good. Oh, to be in England in the spring …. XO
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super cute xx
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I’m going to attempt to make these for my granddaughter this week. Wish me luck x
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These are lovely. How about a Poodle?
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