Hounds
Basset Hound
Find this pattern in a signed copy of Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog for only £12.99! The Basset is a very low-slung dog – in fact the name derives from bas meaning ‘low’ in French. They have extremely long ears and droopy eyes, which make them prone to numerous ailments. Although bred to hunt, they [...]
Dachshund
Download this pattern now for only £2! Instantly recognizable due to its idiosyncratic design, the Dachshund has extremely short legs and an elongated body and so has trouble getting up stairs, which can be a plus. They originated in Germany where the word dachshund means ‘badger dog’. They have silky ears, enchanting faces, are lively, [...]
Afghan Hound
Download this pattern now for only £2! Hugely popular in the 1970s and now rarely seen, the ridiculously beautiful and ornamental looking Afghan Hound is a large game hunting dog and one of the oldest of the sighthounds; they were reputed to have had a berth on Noah’s Ark. Afghans can gallop at up to [...]
Whippet
Find this pattern in a signed copy of Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dog for only £12.99! The Whippet, known as ‘the poor man’s racehorse’, is the perfect dog: friendly, gentle, loving and lazy. They like short bursts of exercise followed by a lot of lounging, stay close to their owners and will sleep in bed [...]
