Christmas gift from my daughter....

[rascalsmom]

...it was totally unexpected, that she would get me something like this! We have three retired greyhounds, who are my babies, and my 21 year old daughter got me this crochet pattern:

 

She knows I love our doggies, and that I love to crochet, and how thoughtful it was of her to combine both of these things for me!!

 

Now to decide colors....we have THREE greyhounds!

[debra way]

What a very thoughtful daughter you have!

[Feederofthepack]

I have this pattern, Melissa. It is so easy but it comes out really long. Especially if you use a yarn that is really strechy, so you just have to watch your size. I just made one for our group to raffel. One of my favorite old guys is now wearing it for pajamas!

All your pups will soon have new sweaters!

[rascalsmom]

Thanks for the tip, Suzy. Did you use Homespun yarn for it?

 

My dogs have nice "raincoats" (NOT PLASTIC), which are lined with lightweight flannel, as well as winter coats (fleece with rain-resistant fabric over top of that), but sweaters will be nice for those in-between days! It's times like these that I could see the advantage of a small dog: much quicker to make for a little dog! ....not that I would have anything but a greyhound!

[yellowrose]

Beautiful pattern it should be fun crocheting sweaters for your dogs.

[Feederofthepack]

I used Red Heart Kooky which is very much like Homespun with a slub of bright color every few inches. My guage is usually tight so I went up a hook size and I guess I really didn't need to do that!

[wiz3283]

She obviously loves both you and your pet to think of that. What a special gift.

[fc1123]

aw that was a very thoughtful gift and very nice of your daughter to do that

[threadlover]

They will be the best dressed dogs on the block. Great present.

 

Marcia

[froggy]

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift for you and your Greyhounds. :)

[gsx2ts4u]

A hunter green would make a very pretty sweater! Awesome gift mama!

[yogachic]

They will be elegant looking greyhounds, reminds me of a fancy dress near the neck.

[Granny Square]

Tres chic! That should keep them nice and warm

[angelsmith52]

That is so nice! I can't wait to see pics!

[Yarnluver]

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift for you and your Greyhounds. :)

 

I agree! I can imagine all the love that you will put in making these sweaters, hope I can see the finished products.

[RusticOkie]

That is such a thoughtful gift. How lucky you are.

[Cliffnote]

I love the pattern, That was so nice and very thoughtful of her.

[misssmaggie]

Who will be the happiest with that gift...you or the puppies !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[KLO]

Where did she purchase the pattern from? While I don't have greyhounds I do have dogs with long necks and I'm thinking I could adapt that pattern for my fur-babies.

[rascalsmom]

Where did she purchase the pattern from? While I don't have greyhounds I do have dogs with long necks and I'm thinking I could adapt that pattern for my fur-babies.

She ordered it online, from ebay I think.

You can also get it here: www.greyhoundcrafts.com. There's also a lovely fisherman sweater there; as well as the life sized greyhound which I have made.

 

What kind of dog do you have?

[Nonie]

How stylish is that!!!

[ratdog]

What a thoughtful gift! You have raised a special girl.

[contrary.crocheter]

wow! that sweater just looks elegant! that was very thoughtful

[KLO]

rascalsmon, I have two rat terriers. One especially has a long neck as well as long legs. A very petite ratter. Their long necks are the reason I liked that pattern, most I've found just don't cover enough and they tend to get very cold as they are short haired dogs.

[KLO]

rascalsmon, I just went to the site you posted and to my surprise I found out that it's a snood and sweater combo! What a great idea, going to get this pattern for my kids, I'm sure I can downsize it, or at least get an idea on how to make something similar.