Once you see the difference between harvesting dog hair and any more conventional wool type, you will understand why Kendall Crolius said: “Better a sweater from a dog you know and love than a sheep you’ll never meet!” Dog hair is NOT weird. My friend Ann (that’s her real name)…
Spring for dog owners isn’t just about turning the clock forward; it’s about a lot of brushing. This is a great time, if not the best time to start saving dog hair! For double-coated dogs, even the brief warm-up episodes in March that trigger the irises and daffodils to sprout…
dog hair flowers as a way to wear your dog all year Small dogs don’t shed enough to make anything…or do they? Fuzzy, my beloved first Pekingese, had a glorious coat when he was young. Stunning in color, texture, and length. He also had a glorious temper, stunning in fierceness…
We all know a healthy coat when we see one; it’s shiny, full, and begging somehow to be touched. We have a special appreciation for healthy coats in our business, because a healthy coat makes a great fiber. Great fiber spins well and knits well. There is just nothing like…
Catherine Kim of the Daily Northwestern (university student paper) published a really nice article on us. Hope you enjoy it.
Evanston business Knit Your Dog celebrates the art of spinning dog hair
When Jeannie Sanke sits down at the wooden spinning wheel located in the center of her living room, she talks about the hand cramps caused by countless hours of spinning yarn. She lays her palms out as proof and says it will take about two years to catch up with the backlog in orders. The...Yay!
Totally great piece, Jeannie! Great quote at the end. Sharing.
Wonderful article, Jeannie!!
Wonderful. Just found someone local who will spin my husky's fur. I'm hoping she will give me lessons. Keep up your good work 🐾
When can we get together so you can start spinning my little Tzu Melody’s hair? She crossed over the 🌈Bridge this past Spring😢 🌈🐾
Great Article, now I know your backlogged, but no worries. Eileen🙋♀️❣️
I tried to do this when we had multiple Bernese Mountain Dogs!
Yay Agnes!
Nice article!!
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In honor of Buster, the boy who began this journey of Knit Your Dog, and Shadow, our beloved CFO (Chief Fiber Officer), both black and both missed so dearly, saluting black dogs (and cats!) everywhere!Happy national black dog day, from our rescue chows.🖤🐾
Dogs with black fur are much less likely to be adopted from shelters, so bring one home today!
I had no idea. Pass it on, dog people!
Dog Owner Shares Heartbreaking Warning After Golden Retriever Dies From Rope Toy
This is so sad. Did you know this could happen?Alptuğ Tokeşer
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It’s always a hoot to find yourself on one of your favorite websites. Thank you, www.theanimalrescuesite.com!
Meet The Woman Who Uses Dog’s Shed Hair To Knit Sweaters, Socks, And Scarves
She knits everything from sweaters, gloves, ponchos, scarves, hats, even a teddy bear, all made from discarded dog fur.Just saw this and I had to look you up. If you ever need German Shepherd fur I have a few. My fluffy girl is the one with the most fur that comes off when she sheds it out. After she blows it ( a few months ago when it was very hot) she looks naked. Then the cooler weather comes and it fills out again and is her gorgeous fluffy-self.
