![]() For example, should the costume’s waistband sit a Rosamund’s own natural waist, just behind her ribs? (Yes.) Should I attempt some sort of trompe l’oeil effect near the shoulders to suggest a strapless bustier? (No.) (NO.)Īfter that, I knit to the measurements–simple. (She hadn’t.)Īnd I sketched, because sketching pushes me to think out those all-important transition points in a project. I took a new set of measurements to see if Rosamund had changed shape appreciably. I was already familiar with the yarn– HiKoo Simpliworsted is fantastic for pet sweaters, being both tough and washable. That’s why I’m not going to take you through the whole process of making this sweater from start to finish. cast on, knitting to fit as you go along.knit and measure an ample gauge swatch,.sketch out some ideas for what shape, fit, and details you want,.become familiar with the method of measuring and calculating I laid out in the first series and refined a bit in the second series,.If you wish to knit for your dog, the best thing to do is: ![]() Rosamund’s knit-to-fit Halloween sweater is the same basic shape I knit for her in this series and this series, with changes to color, ease, and detail. This is not particularly difficult, and in fact is a great way to dip your toe into the shallow end of the knit-to-fit pool. The best way to knit a sweater for a dog is to tailor the sweater to THAT dog. And that’s to say nothing at all of mixed breeds. A chihuahua, a dachshund, and a mastiff are the not same figure scaled upwards you cannot just add stitches and rows to a chihuahua sweater to fit it on a mastiff. Patterns for dog sweaters are notoriously problematic, though.ĭogs vary in shape and size to an extent that makes the grading system used to re-size human garments almost useless. ![]() ![]() I’ve had many requests for the pattern, which is immensely flattering. And in our neck of the woods, no domesticated animal with a coat as fine as hers is safe outdoors in midwinter without extra warmth. She loves wearing clothes (except hats–therefore no tiara with the costume). I plan to raise the neckline about three inches to make it more suitable for long-term wear as part of Rosamund’s wardrobe of winter sweaters. And she was quite the toast of our favorite hangout, Murphy’s Bleachers, when we paused for refreshment during a long patrol. She posed for souvenir photos with tourists visiting Wrigley Field. “Come out here! It’s not too late–we can live in peace and harmony!” Her heroic efforts to return the rabbits, squirrels, and pigeons of our Chicago neighborhood to the side of peace and justice earned her many cookies and pats on the head. ![]() Since last Thursday’s sneak preview, Rosamund has made the rounds in her new costume, knit from HiKoo Simpliworsted. Then I wandered over to Walgreens at midnight and waited for them to put all the leftover candy on sale for half price. “YOU OWE ME RESTITUTION!” Image from “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!”courtesy and © Warner Home Video. I happily observed several of my own favorite seasonal customs, including re-reading The Turn of the Screw, watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” twice, and re-watching Sally Brown’s spectacular concluding tirade a dozen times. For an introduction to what goes on in this column, click here. ![]()
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