Franky is a dachshound mix, but he's a good size at 15-20 pounds. I used Bernat's Skull Sweater pattern. I used Paton's wool. He looks so handsome in his sweater and it's really light, but warm. I don't think Franky minds wearing it at all. He never gives me trouble when I put it on him and he doesn't try to take it off either. Since its wool, it stretches a bit, so sometimes if he has been laying around in his sweater all day I'll find his arms (legs, whatever) sticking out and he looks like he's wearing a skull skirt! Also, his chest is pretty broad. If I could do it all over again, I would add about an inch or so more between the leg holes. I was pretty excited to make and finish this project, so it only took me a few days to finish. The chartwork, shaping, and edging were all very simple.
The only thing I am not too thrilled about is that I have to hand wash it. No biggie though.
These gorgeous, obnoxiously large flower pins would dress up any cute jacket or sweater. They work up so fast. Instant gratification for impatient crocheters like moi! The purply pink one is made with hand-dyed dk acrylic I bought off ebay and the latter is made with gorgeously spun bamboo by Plymouth Yarns (I believe). I love the color effects each yarn has. Yum!
I have had this button and bead sitting around for about a year and a half now, just waiting to be a beautiful ring. Finally, fanciness for any occasion!
I love these little guys! Needs no water, only admiration! I plan to make more. I have cacti with flowers floating in my head! I beaded one with little purple glass beads, but gave it away before I could get a picture of it. I hope these are a smash at the Farmer's Market this year!
