What you'll need
| One size only: | Approx 80 cm long from nose to tail- 13 cms wide at end of body-- can be altered to change length. |
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Rowan Pure Wool DK - cream
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2 |
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Rowan Pure Wool DK - Brown
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1 |
Product Description
A funny floppy dog to wrap around your neck – plenty long enough for an adult as well as a child.
One of a series of scarves for children (and adults with a quirky sense of humour!). All have a head with a mouth that you can thread the tail through.
Easy and quick to make, from just 100 gms of any DK/8 ply yarn of your choice.
Dog Scarf by Rian Anderson
What Is Being Made
The Dog Scarf is a whimsical knitted accessory designed for kids and the young at heart. This playful project creates a floppy dog-shaped scarf that wraps around the neck, measuring approximately 80 centimeters long from nose to tail and 13 centimeters wide at the body end. The finished piece combines functionality as a wearable scarf with a charming three-dimensional dog character, complete with ears, tail, and facial features including sew-on joggle eyes and a stuffed nose.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and shaping techniques to construct the dog scarf. The primary technique used throughout is garter stitch, created by knitting every row, which produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The pattern incorporates increases using the kfb (knit front and back) method to shape the scarf's body and create dimensional form. The cable cast-on method is used to create new stitches between existing stitches, allowing for strategic shaping. The scarf construction involves working flat pieces that are subsequently assembled and stuffed to create the three-dimensional dog form.
Stitches Used
- Garter stitch – the foundational stitch worked by knitting every row, creating the main fabric of the scarf
- Kfb (knit front and back) – an increase technique that creates two stitches from one, used for shaping the dog's body
- Cable cast-on – a method for casting on new stitches between existing stitches to add width and create dimensional features
Materials and Tools
This project uses 8 ply / DK weight yarn in multiple colors. The yarn requirements include 75 grams of main colour (cream used in the sample), 20 grams of contrast colour for the tail and ears (dark brown used in the sample), and 5 grams of black for the nose. Additional materials include a small amount of dacron toy filling for stuffing the nose to create dimension, a pair of 24 millimeter sew-on joggle eyes for the dog's face, and a tapestry needle for sewing seams and attaching components. The project is worked on 4.5 millimeter (US size 7) knitting needles. Safety pins are recommended for holding stitches during assembly.
Gauge and Finished Dimensions
The tension for this project is 18 stitches and 34 rows over a 10 centimeter square when working in garter stitch with 8 ply / DK yarn on 4.5 millimeter needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the scarf to reach its intended finished dimensions of approximately 80 centimeters long and 13 centimeters wide at the body.
Suitability and Design Notes
The Dog Scarf is suitable for both children and adults, with a length generous enough to wrap around adult necks as well as children's necks. The design note specifies that the sew-on joggle eyes are not suitable for children aged less than 3 years, making this an important safety consideration for younger crafters or recipients. This intermediate-level project combines basic knitting skills with creative assembly and stuffing techniques to produce a charming, functional accessory.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Rian Anderson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | a pair of 24 mm sew-on “joggle” eyes (not for children aged less than 3 years) |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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