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« on: November 11, 2009, 03:34:13 PM » |
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After reading about the quilt that so many talented Pugaluggers are creating, I felt there must be something I can do to help with fundraising too. Although I machine and hand sew, I've never given quilting a try, and would hate to spoil the beauty of your creation with my efforts!
However, I knit. Compulsively. I have a minimum of 2 projects on the go at all times. I have a pattern for a very simple baby blanket knitted on the diaganol using garter stitch. It truly is mind numbing work, but just the thing to ease stress at the end of a long day. As it is a 'go anywhere' project, I have knitted one for each of my pugs and they use them in their crates. They are nice and snuggly and they love them.
I'd be happy to knit a few and donate them to rescue to be sold or added to a raffle - whatever way they could help bring in money! If any one else is interested, I would be happy to pass the pattern on. As I mentioned; it truly is a pattern for beginners. I have knitted so many I don't even need to read the pattern anymore!
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Mum to Reilly and Leila-the-Loon. Pug-Angels Rosie and Pugsley, and Kitty-Angels Bramble and Simon.
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 03:44:05 PM » |
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...can you teach an all-thumbs person to knit??? That'd be a start.  |
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Shannon (Geeg & Jem's Mom)
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lizzthrasher
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 04:01:10 PM » |
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pug mummy: can I interest you in a top down fit as you go dog sweater on four needles (or circular)pattern?
I just drafted the pattern for our fundraiser, and it worked out pretty good.
But I'd love a copy of your blanket pattern. I'd love something for teh couch that can just get tossed in the wash once it smells of pug butt.
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 04:33:19 PM » |
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I would definitely be interested in a blanket or two. We have a big chewer in our house so the current blankets in the bed and crate are starting to look a little sad!
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Jane aka 71337
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 05:23:11 PM » |
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I'd love to have the pattern too! I anyone has a beginner crochet dog blanket pattern, I'd like to have that as well.
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 05:32:01 PM » |
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pug mummy: can I interest you in a top down fit as you go dog sweater on four needles (or circular)pattern?
I just drafted the pattern for our fundraiser, and it worked out pretty good. I would like to try that pattern - it has been a while since I knit on 4 needles but I would be willing to give it a go. |
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Currently owned by Pug Maude and cat Nelson. Missing Willie, Sydney and Boo all at the Bridge.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 12:35:18 AM » |
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What a great idea for a fundraiser and one that I'm sure will be appreciated  The garter stitch sounds wonderful. I don't knit but my Mom does I tried when I was growing up to learn it; but being a south paw and Mom being a righty  well unfortunately it was a frustrating endeavour and so I gave up! But I give kudos to those who love to knit Lori |
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Candace
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 05:55:28 AM » |
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I like to knit, too. It is something I do on my lunch hour. At home, it's a bit tricky, as there are four dogs on my lap!
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Mom to Rescue pugs, Mocha 12 and Mookie 10. Also, Layla, the kitty born Feb. 6, 2011.
At the bridge, my beloved pug Salvador 12 yrs. and kitties, Rosie 18 and Lily 18yrs. 8 mths., foster pugs Emi 9 and Nellie 6.
Rainbow bridge page http://pugalug.com/rainbowbridge.html
Pugalug Application Coordinator and fostermom
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lizzthrasher
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2009, 09:02:12 AM » |
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OK! I'll straighten out my shorthand, and send it off. Just a heads up, you'll need to swatch!
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2009, 12:27:01 PM » |
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After reading about the quilt that so many talented Pugaluggers are creating, I felt there must be something I can do to help with fundraising too. Although I machine and hand sew, I've never given quilting a try, and would hate to spoil the beauty of your creation with my efforts!
However, I knit. Compulsively. I have a minimum of 2 projects on the go at all times. I have a pattern for a very simple baby blanket knitted on the diaganol using garter stitch. It truly is mind numbing work, but just the thing to ease stress at the end of a long day. As it is a 'go anywhere' project, I have knitted one for each of my pugs and they use them in their crates. They are nice and snuggly and they love them.
I'd be happy to knit a few and donate them to rescue to be sold or added to a raffle - whatever way they could help bring in money! If any one else is interested, I would be happy to pass the pattern on. As I mentioned; it truly is a pattern for beginners. I have knitted so many I don't even need to read the pattern anymore!
Vicki, What a generous offer. I will accept a couple of blankets on behalf of the rescue to use for raffles or whatever (I leave that up to the raffle folks). Wish I could knit. I've tried to learn a zillion times and never can get the hang of it. I can crochet, but knitting baffles me. |
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Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
In dog training, "jerk" is a noun, not a verb.
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lizzthrasher
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2009, 03:35:09 PM » |
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If it makes you fell better Blanche, I can't crochet worth beans!
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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2009, 04:21:34 PM » |
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Oh how I always wished I could knit, being left handed, I tried everything even looking at a mirror while someone is knitting, I had so many dropped stitches, when my girls were young I was even thinking of buying a knitting machine....so I'll just stick to sewing  |
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keep on pugging
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2009, 04:34:07 PM » |
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A dog sweater sounds like a great thing especially in this cold weather. A doggie blanket sounds good too.  |
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Only a pug, can be a pug.
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Kathy
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2009, 09:00:14 AM » |
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I'd love the pattern for the dog sweater if you don't mind sharing... I love knitting in the round - round needles or 4s.
I have been knitting hats this year, no blankets as yet.
I've known a few left handed knitters who could adapt but most had to knit right-handed...
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Kathy & puggies Sophie & Bugzy, foster Winston
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