Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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*Moonlight Mohair
(Article #510) Moonlight Mohair is a bulky weight yarn that mixes a strand of soft mohair with a
slubbed, sparkly, multi-colored yarn. Bulky Weight
1¾ oz/50 g; 82 yards/75m
35% Mohair, 30% Acrylic, 25% cotton, 10% metallic polyester, it is packaged in 1 3/4 oz/82 yd balls
*Homespun
(Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily.
98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.
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Additional Materials
Double-pointed needles size 13 (9 mm) (set of 5)
5 in. (12.5 cm) square of cardboard
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9½ sts + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with A. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
K1, P1 Rib
Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from *.
Row 2: K the k sts and p the p sts.
Repeat Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
NOTES:
Editor’s Note: When creating fringe using Homespun please note that because of the texture of the yarn the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends,
knit or
crochet a fringe, or use hairspray or fray check.
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BACK
Beg at neck opening with straight needles and A, cast on 28 (36, 46, 50) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K 2, purl to last 2 sts, k 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 8 (12, 16, 17) in. (20.5 (30.5, 40.5,
43) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Decrease 1 st each edge every other row 6 (6, 8, 9) times – 16 (24, 30, 32) sts/
Work even until piece measures 12 (16, 21, 23) in. (30.5 (40.5, 53.5, 58.5) cm)
from beg, end with a RS row. Work in Garter st (k every row) for 3 rows. Bind
off all sts loosely.
UNDERPANEL
Beg at neck opening with straight needles and A, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K 1, inc in each of next 2 sts, k 1 – 6 sts.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: K 2, inc in each of next 2 sts, k 2 – 8 sts.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: K 2, inc in next st, p to last 3 sts, inc 1, k 2.
Repeat last 2 rows 1 (3, 5, 6) more times – 12 (16, 20, 22) sts.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K 2, p to last 2 sts, k 2.
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 8 (12, 16, 17) in. (20.5 (30.5, 40.5,
43) cm) from beg, end with a RS row. Work in Garter st for 3 rows. Bind off all
sts.
FINISHING
Sew sides of Underpanel to Back, leaving a 2 (2½, 3, 3½) in. (5 (6.5, 7.5,
9) cm) opening at widest point of Underpanel on each side for front legs.
Collar
From RS with double-pointed needles and A, beg at center of cast-on edge of
Underpanel, pick up and k 24 (32, 40, 42) sts evenly spaced around neck. Divide
sts onto 4 needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg
of rnd. Work 5 rnds in K1, p1 Rib.
Next Row: At end of last round, turn work to beg working back and forth in rows.
Work 3 rows in K1, p1 Rib. Bind off in rib.
Leg Opening Edging
From RS with double-pointed needles and A, pick up and knit 10 (12, 14, 14) sts
evenly spaced around leg opening. Divide sts onto 4 needles. Join, being careful
not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Work 2 rnds in K1, p1 Rib. Bind
off in rib.
Tail
From RS with straight needles and A, pick up and k 4 sts along center of lower
edge of Back. Work in Garter st for 6 in. (15 cm). Bind off all sts loosely.
Tassel
With one strand each of B, C and D held together, wrap yarn around 5 in. (12.5
cm) cardboard 4 times. Cut a 12 in. (30.5 cm) length of A and thread into
large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of
cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of
cardboard. Cut a 6 in. (15 cm) length of D and wrap tightly around loops 1½
in. (4 cm) below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends onto
needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Sew Tassel
to end of Tail.
Mane
Cut 12 in. (30.5 cm) lengths of B, C and D. For each fringe, hold one strand
each of B, C and D together and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold
through edge of piece, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop.
Pull to tighten. Attach fringe in every st along edge of neck and front neck
opening. Attach fringe in every other st on inner and outer sides of collar
about½ in. (1.5 cm) below neck edge. Trim fringe to emphasize mane shape.
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King of the Beasts (Lion) Dog Sweater Reviewed by L. Jack on 2009-09-24
Nugget, just under 9 lbs., is charcoal grey so changed the colors but went with pattern yarn type suggestions. One ball of the heavy body yarn was plenty for him. Had to size down the size small and slightly increase the chest to fit the deeper poodle/shitzu chest. Skip the dp needles and just crochet around front legs, much easier. Crochet around neck to finish, also much easier. Make the head/mane as a separate piece! It gets heavy for a little dog; you will want to remove it pretty quickly. Tied the tail on so can be removed to wash. Doubled the yarn in the tassel for tail.
Makes up very quickly!
