Wednesday 27 February 2008

Handsome hound...

Barney is a dog who shivers! So, naturally, he needs a coat... and who better to make him one?

This is Felted and Fabulous from this book. It's the third coat I've knitted him. The first one he chewed the (beautiful mother-of-pearl) buttons off of, the second one is still going strong... but it's always good to have a choice!


I used Rowan's Kid Classic - a beautiful yarn - and then I felted it. It looks a bit wonky...


...but he doesn't seem to mind. He's a lucky dog! It coordinates with his orange leash, of course!!

On another note, I'm very excited! I just got tickets to see REM in Manchester (LCCC) in August. And I booked a hotel to make a weekend of it - yes! I saw them 3 years ago at Hammersmith Apollo and they were just brilliant. It will be No2's first live gig and is on his birthday weekend - the best 12th birthday present a boy could get!

6 comments:

  1. Awww, cute doggie coat ... did you have to knit it really big, so it could shrink down to the right size for Barney?

    As for REM tickets ... I am rather jealous. I must put some REM on my mp3 player.

    x

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  2. That is a fabulous birthday present at any age!

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  3. Oh, Barney's a sweetie-pie...give him a hug from me! I love dogs, miss having one sometimes. But our cat is king of the castle--LOL! Super you'll be seeing REM--fab gift to self ;o) Happy Day ((Hugs))

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  4. He certainly looks very cosy and toasty- I bet the other dogs are jealous!
    x

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  5. Cute coat!

    And are you indeed the coolest mum on the planet? I think so! Lucky boy.

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  6. hmmm...Poppy is feeling the doggie coat envy...but she is a bit worried that you started with an Irish Wolfhound and shrank dog and coat to fit.

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