No, I’m not ripping off Alicia Paulson, just paying hommage, though if I had to copy anyone, it would be Miss P. What I’m doing is unveiling a fresh little solution to summer’s too-strong air conditioning: the
Basket of Daisies dog sweater, worn here by the always-willing Willie.
I had fun doing this one, as I do love the buttons, bows and sweet, tiny things. (I’ve tried to trace this dog sweater love to something, and I guess it goes back to childhood, and my status as a professional doll player.) Willie loves it, too. Last night he grabbed the sweater in his mouth and brought it to me, as if to say, “Mom! I gotta wear this!” Now, that’s the kind of fan club I like.
The Basket of Daisies is knit in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in three colors, along with a dab of my own stash, and decorated with an assortment of buttons and a tiny bow. It’s an easy knit for an intermediate knitter and will fit any pup with a 10 to 18″ chest. Willie says it’s just great for dozing on the back of the sofa, but he might just wear it to his birthday party, too. For the FREE DOWNLOAD, visit my FREE PATTERNS page.
