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)…
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…
From our local municipal animal shelter: Happy Love Your Pet Day! Keep those vaccinations and brushing current!It's National Love Your Pet Day. We think that's every day, but hey - it's a great reason for us to ask for pictures of your fur babies! Please share in the comments and tell us why they are the greatest!
Daniel Penny of GQ has written a really informative article on dog hair and chiengora. I was happy to help. Enjoy reading!
www.gq.com/story/who-knit-the-dogs-out
Meet the People Who Knit Dog Hair Into Sweaters
You can't teach an old dog new tricks—but you can knit its hair into a sweater.I’m saving some of my Shelties, in case I can make something. I tell them, “ Oh I’m saving this fur. It’s MAGICAL.” ❤️
My Buster scarf is so warm!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! LOVE IT....
I’m waiting 7 months.
I can relate to a lot in this article and I am certain that many of you can as well.
What to Do When You Lose a Dog
There's no right way to grieve the death of a beloved petJo Ryan
Caity Woods. I love you.
Because we get so many questions on the topic, I've written a post to answer your questions about clippings. It's a long read but it's worth it.
knityourdog.com/clipping/
Clippings — The Long and Short of It
Can your dog's clippings be turned into yarn? There is no easy answer. In this article, we break down all the details about clipped hair.Just in from the Paw Prints blog!
Clipping: The Long and Short of It - Knit Your Dog!
Can your dog's clippings be turned into yarn? There is no easy answer. In this article, we run down all the factors that determine whether or not it will work.Davina Lynch-Smith- team up with Lorna Hogan & make a new business out of it!!!
lorna Hogan - add on business idea??
