Pet Projects: The Animal Knits Bible (Paperback)

~ (Author), Joanna Osborne (Author), Diana Miller (Photographer)

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If you're an avid knitter who's just wild about pets, then why not marry your two passions by knitting something they can wear or just lounge on during those "dog days of summer" that lie ahead? British knitwear designers Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne of Muir and Osborne will have you in stitches in no time with their recently published book, "Pet Projects: The Animal Knits Bible" (Taunton Press, $17.95). You'll be amazed at the fun projects featured in the book. Patterns include dog coats, a horse blanket, a ruffled dog collar, a hamster house, a wire bird feeder, a parakeet blanket and even a puppy papoose, perfect for bringing a dog (or kitten) home from the pet shop. --The Detroit News

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Pet Projects is simply irresistible. This collection of 33 adorable patterns is to knit for any pet and ranges for the beginner to the expert knitter. To be cherished by pet owners and crafters alike, this ingenious collection of 33 patterns, Pet Projects, has something for nearly every pet. Knitters will delight in making canine coats, collars and caps. Cats will curl up on the Mouse Mat throw rug or any of the cushions. The wide range of patterns in Pet Projects includes a horse blanket, flowers for a koi, a hamster house, and a hibernation tent for your turtle.

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Product Details Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: The Taunton Press (February 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1600851274 ISBN-13: 978-1600851278 Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Creative: for all animals!, January 28, 2009 By  Meghan Mulkerin "pruep3halliwell" (Michigan) - See all my reviews This book really tickled my fancy as I am a huge lover of animals and run a rescue, as well as being a crafty person and beginning knitters. There were tons of really neat, very innovative ideas for all kinds of different animals. Some projects that stood out were: *A hutch curtain with carrot motif for your bunny *A wire knitted bird feeder *A turtle tent which can be for any small animal, and looks totally sweet! *koi flowers knitted from recyled plastic bags *a beautiful horse blanket *neat cat pillows *a rat/mouse mat for a cat (or a rat lover like me!) *a hidy house for a hamster or other small animal * adorable turtle plushie as seen on the cover My only qualms is I would have preferred a few more cat patterned items and maybe some items decorated with animal motifs for humans in there. I would definitely buy a part two with these items in it. Great book overall! I will update again after I have knitted some of the items! :) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have for needle felters, April 28, 2009 By  Linda Lanese "LuLu" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a beautifully illustrated 144 page book titled; "Pet Projects" by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne from "The Taunton Press". This books holds over two dozen projects for knitting and recycled felted wool sweaters requiring a little sewing. If you are a pet lover and adore dressing them up, then this book is a must have! You will be shocked at the adorable design Sally and Joanna came up with and these patterns are good for the beginning knitter too. Some of the projects are: A variety of Dog Coats, finicky Cat Cushions, Lilly Pads, Horse Blanket, Mouse Mat, a variety of Dog Collars, Turtle Tent, Parakeets, Rosette, Eco-friendly Dog Coats, Hamster house, Knitted pets for your pet, Knitting Charts and instructions. You can create these precious items for the kings or the queens in your house or yard. Whatever pet you have you will find a project for them, even the Koi Fish. The pictures are charming and the patterns are understandable. These projects would make charming gifts for your pet lover family and friends. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, March 5, 2009 By  Barbara K. St John (San Francisco) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       Its a GORGEOUS book with 33 adorable patterns to knit for your pet. And some really unusual ones too that are fantastic! There are some great doggie sweaters & accessories in here!! I love the Soccer Coat, Floral Jacket and Ruffle collar. My fave though is the Anti-firework Balaclava doggie hood -SQUEEE!!!!! Other animals get the knit love too............. [...]		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Good projects for little time This book has darling knitting projects for all sorts of pets. I made a ruffled collar for my daughter's dog. Easy and fun. Read more Published 5 months ago by Rossatini 5.0 out of 5 stars FUN PET PROJECTS TRULY A GREAT COMPILATION OF PET KNIT WEAR.....FUNNY THING IS, I DON'T EVEN HAVE A PET, BUT CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE A FEW THINGS FOR MY PET LOVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Published 6 months ago by M. Holland 4.0 out of 5 stars A Few Different Ideas I was able to preview this book before buying it - it was the Hamster House that caught my eye! Something DIFFERENT! Read more Published 6 months ago by Diana J. Decker 5.0 out of 5 stars CUTE IS NOT THE WORD THIS IS A WICKEDLY FUNNY BOOK FULL OF DROLL AMUSEMENT, FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT DEADLY SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR PETS. Read more Published 8 months ago by Ber L. Faber Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: The Taunton Press (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600851274
• ISBN-13: 978-1600851278
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Creative: for all animals!, January 28, 2009

By	Meghan Mulkerin "pruep3halliwell" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This book really tickled my fancy as I am a huge lover of animals and run a rescue, as well as being a crafty person and beginning knitters. There were tons of really neat, very innovative ideas for all kinds of different animals. Some projects that stood out were:

*A hutch curtain with carrot motif for your bunny
*A wire knitted bird feeder
*A turtle tent which can be for any small animal, and looks totally sweet!
*koi flowers knitted from recyled plastic bags
*a beautiful horse blanket
*neat cat pillows
*a rat/mouse mat for a cat (or a rat lover like me!)
*a hidy house for a hamster or other small animal
* adorable turtle plushie as seen on the cover

My only qualms is I would have preferred a few more cat patterned items and maybe some items decorated with animal motifs for humans in there. I would definitely buy a part two with these items in it.

Great book overall! I will update again after I have knitted some of the items! :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have for needle felters, April 28, 2009

By	Linda Lanese "LuLu" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a beautifully illustrated 144 page book titled; "Pet Projects" by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne from "The Taunton Press". This books holds over two dozen projects for knitting and recycled felted wool sweaters requiring a little sewing. If you are a pet lover and adore dressing them up, then this book is a must have! You will be shocked at the adorable design Sally and Joanna came up with and these patterns are good for the beginning knitter too.

Some of the projects are: A variety of Dog Coats, finicky Cat Cushions, Lilly Pads, Horse Blanket, Mouse Mat, a variety of Dog Collars, Turtle Tent, Parakeets, Rosette, Eco-friendly Dog Coats, Hamster house, Knitted pets for your pet, Knitting Charts and instructions. You can create these precious items for the kings or the queens in your house or yard. Whatever pet you have you will find a project for them, even the Koi Fish. The pictures are charming and the patterns are understandable.

These projects would make charming gifts for your pet lover family and friends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, March 5, 2009

By	Barbara K. St John (San Francisco) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Its a GORGEOUS book with 33 adorable patterns to knit for your pet. And some really unusual ones too that are fantastic!

There are some great doggie sweaters & accessories in here!! I love the Soccer Coat, Floral Jacket and Ruffle collar. My fave though is the Anti-firework Balaclava doggie hood -SQUEEE!!!!! Other animals get the knit love too.............
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