- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (Jan 15 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312152906
- ISBN-13: 978-0312152901
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 17.8 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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#490,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #24 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Spinning
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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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"For those who dread being in fashion's doghouse, there is hope-in the form of an all-natural fiber than can help you put on the dog." --People magazine
"You're harvesting what would normally end up clogging your vacuum cleaner anyway." --The Wall Street Journal
"You're harvesting what would normally end up clogging your vacuum cleaner anyway." --The Wall Street Journal
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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FInally, a book to recycle something I have more of than any,
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This review is from: Knitting With Dog Hair: Better A Sweater From A Dog You Know and Love Than From A Sheep You'll Never Meet (Paperback)
Everyone in my house thought I was crazy until I brought home Kendall Crolius' book. She goes from start to finish, with suggestions for every step and every breed that you can use, to help you do it yourself. If you want your chore to be only the "colection", then she will point you in the right direction for sources for spinners & knitters. (This is the tack I took.)The book proved most helpful, making it possible for you to have a truly unique & cherished product either for yourself or for loved ones.
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How much is that doggy in the window?,
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This review is from: Knitting With Dog Hair: Better A Sweater From A Dog You Know and Love Than From A Sheep You'll Never Meet (Paperback)
Golden retriever scarves, Grand Pyranees hats, Siamese socks,and Samoyed sweaters! Kendall Crolius and Anne Montgomery force you not only to examine the logic of what materials to use for knitting, but also offer a new yardstick of the knit value of household pets. I have to admit that if I ever seek another dog, I'm going to be looking at the silky haired retrievers instead of short haired varieties that offer little more than dander and love. No more bulldogs or boxers for me--I want a dog that I can brush, spin, and knit big soft golden retriever sweaters. Truly a breakthrough in pragmatic thought!
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Knitting With Dog Hair,
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This review is from: Knitting With Dog Hair: Better A Sweater From A Dog You Know and Love Than From A Sheep You'll Never Meet (Paperback)
Great book! This book has a great writing style, humourous yet informative and very thorough. Book even lists people who will spin my dog's hair into yarn. For anyone with a beloved dog, it "sheds" new light on what to do with all that lovely warm hair!
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