Top Dog Knits: 12 QuickKnit Fashions for Your Big Best Friend [Hardcover]

Jil Eaton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 2006

Showing off a dog’s distinctive attitude is easy and stylish with this collection of 12 colorful and upbeat knitwear designs for medium to large dogs. Patterns for classy, special-occasion knits, warm coats and hats, and adorable everyday sweaters blend simple shapes and sumptuous yarn with high-energy colors to create sophisticated canine apparel. A photo gallery of the designs contains a profile for each of the “top dog” models—including Hugo, a firehouse Dalmatian and Rheinhard, a German–Setter rescue dog. A measuring chart for mid- to large-size breeds, knit-to-fit instructions, and a primer on basic stitches make this an all-in-one guide in a fun, portable format. Quick to knit and very functional, these are knits that any pooch would be happy to wear.

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About the Author

Jil Eaton is an internationally acclaimed knitwear designer whose work regularly appears in Vogue Knitting International. She has published and distributed a collection of hand-knitting patterns worldwide under the Minnowknits label. She is the author of After Dark, Minnies, PuppyKnits, and SimpleChic. She lives in Portland, Maine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Breckling Press (December 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933308168
• ISBN-13: 978-1933308166
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweaters and Coats for your best buddy., January 30, 2007

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This review is from: Top Dog Knits: 12 QuickKnit Fashions for Your Big Best Friend (Hardcover)

I have wanted to knit something for my labrador for awhile now, but was confused as to properly measure her and the adjust patterns. While this book does not have alot of different patterns, the patterns in here are totally open to creativity and adjustment. The best part of the book was the "how to" when it comes to dogs. My lab is not the full knitted sweater type, but she will use the coats. I had to laugh at the "pillbox" hat and have been threatening to make her the ensemble for next October. This book was definitely worth every penny to me.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Top Dog Knits, August 27, 2011

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I received my knitting book. The instructions are difficult to understand. I make one of the sweaters and I was happy with the fit. I made the neck scarf. After finishing the scarf it is way too large. It fit my German Shepart and not my boxer. I followed the directions perfectly. I am going to make a new one and down size the number of stitches to reduce the size... I think this book is good, but beware of sizes.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cute, clever dog knits, March 20, 2011

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This review is from: Top Dog Knits: 12 QuickKnit Fashions for Your Big Best Friend (Hardcover)

Fun book to peruse, and most of the patterns seem doable. I have to admit that I haven't actually knit any of them yet, since like the "cover model" I have 2 golden retrievers who need only "vanity" fashions. I do like the fact that those are included in this book - not just doggie coats for dogs who really do need them. Did I need this book? - no. Have I used this book yet? - no. Would I buy it again? - yep - even if just for the cuteness factor. I gave it 4 stars since I really can't review any of the specific patterns - but if you love dogs and love knitting - it's a go.