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Knitting With Dog Hair: Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet Paperback – January 1, 1997

by Kendall Crolius (Author), Anne Montgomery (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
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Tells how to spin yarn and knit clothes with dog hair, and talks about how to collect, clean and store it
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  1. Print length
    112 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    St Martins Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0312152906
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0312152901
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"For those who dread being in fashion's doghouse, there is hope-in the form of an all-natural fiber than can help you put on the dog." --People magazine

"You're harvesting what would normally end up clogging your vacuum cleaner anyway." --The Wall Street Journal
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About the Author

Kendall Crolius has been spinning yarn from her pet's hair and knitting clothes with it for most of her life. A senior vice president at J. Walter Thompson, she lives in Southport, Connecticut.

Anne Montgomery is a writer whose work appears regularly in Town & Country and other magazines. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St Martins Pr (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312152906
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312152901
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 69 ratings

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Customers find the book informative and helpful. It provides good information about dog breeds and how to use their hair. The index provides useful tips for over a hundred dog breeds.

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Customers find the book informative and enjoyable. It provides good information about breed recommendations and instills confidence in the concept.

"It’s a fun read. I think I’ll need a video to actually spin, but it’s got good and humorous advice...." Read more

"Wonderful book. Loaded with useful information on how to collect, prep, wash, and spin dog hair...." Read more

"This is a great book for anyone that is interested in spinning hair from their dogs. It covers everything from start to finish...." Read more

"...an on again off again fiber artist I found this book to be very informative as a review as well as adding to the knowledge I already had...." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful for learning about dog breeds. They appreciate the index of over 100 dog breeds and how to use their hair.

"...doesn’t change the outcome all that much, but does give some breed by breed recommendations and instill some confidence in the concept." Read more

"...She even has an index of over a hundred dog breeds on how to use the hair from each. I wish I had this book years ago!" Read more

"...They do have a listing of the various breeds of dogs and the types of hair, but again, use common sense...." Read more

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  • Keely
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it all in one day
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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    It’s a fun read. I think I’ll need a video to actually spin, but it’s got good and humorous advice. It probably doesn’t change the outcome all that much, but does give some breed by breed recommendations and instill some confidence in the concept.
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  • Judith Reilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
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    Wonderful book. Loaded with useful information on how to collect, prep, wash, and spin dog hair. She even has an index of over a hundred dog breeds on how to use the hair from each. I wish I had this book years ago!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • N. Nicholls
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun informative book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2010
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    This is a great book for anyone that is interested in spinning hair from their dogs. It covers everything from start to finish. The only thing I disagreed with was the on the breed Chinese Cresteds - they aren't all hairless. The powder puff variety have full coats - believe me - I have some homespun yarn from mine!Lots to learn and fun book.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Larry Schneider
    5.0 out of 5 stars knitting w/ dog hair
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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    My wife thought I had a screw loose when I suggested the idea.Now people don't believe I'm wearing a hat made with Newfy hair, but I can tell you my head has never been warmer in the dead of winter. Now I need to do something with all the Newfy hair that I am accumulating.
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  • Sara Fultz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Knitting Your Own Dog!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2008
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    As an on again off again fiber artist I found this book to be very informative as a review as well as adding to the knowledge I already had. If you enjoy knitting and love dogs spinning their hair into yarn is a fun thing to do. Don't have a dog? Contact a local groomer and request long, clean hair. It's free for the asking and the color, texture, and staple length is varied which makes for very unique yarns.
    16 people found this helpful
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  • Pat from Sacramento
    5.0 out of 5 stars You really can knit with dog hair
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
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    Wonderfully fun book. How else would one ever know how to prepare your dog's hair for spinning and knitting?
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  • Diane Depatie
    5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
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    how-to
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  • Barbara Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars I have a big bag of fur, but haven't ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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    I have a big bag of fur, but haven't done anything with it. This book has given me some ideas. Thanks
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  • vegan Josie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly written, very useful info, humorous!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2021
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    Hoping to start spinning dog fur this winter!!
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  • David B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2016
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    excellent book, a scarf will appear soon.
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  • IW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2015
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    Great thanks
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