Pet Heaven: The Animal Accessory Bible - Softcover

Sally Muir; Joanna Osborne

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9781844005192: Pet Heaven: The Animal Accessory Bible

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844005194 ISBN 13: 9781844005192

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2007

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We all love to dress up for special occasions so why shouldn't our pets join in the fun? At last you can stitch for your bitch, purl for your Persian, lavish your affection and skill on the pet that you love. Pet Heaven is the solution to all your pet accessory needs. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne grew up surrounded by a multitude of animals, from Afthan hounds to mynah birds, through cats, donkeys, hens and hamsters. They were both encouraged to knit from an early age and in Pet Heaven have combined these two popular passions with their witty approach and unique designs. The patterns range from the simple, which can be knitted by the ten-year-old beginner for their new hamster, up to the more challenging, like the wire bird feeder, for the more experienced. After all, what cat wouldn't yearn for a mouse mat to lounge on? What sensible rabbit would refuse carrot curtains as part of their interior decoration? From the Puppy Papoose to the Anti-fly Horse Hat, the projects are as practical as they are quirky. Using wool and cotton as well as recycled materials, such as plastic bags and old knitwear, they are both inventive and resourceful. There is no better way to show your devotion to the furry friend in your life, and if you don't happen to own a pet, why not knit yourself one?

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A multitude of quirky knitting patterns including dog coats, collars and hats, cat cushions and mats, a blanket for a horse, a hamster house and a tent for a tortoise amongst many others. Illustrated in full colour.

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Those of us with pets know that we can often love our furry and feathered friends more than our families and now there is a new way to focus our obsession. Whether you want to stitch for your bitch or purl for your persian, "Pet Heaven" contains a host of imaginative and witty designs to celebrate your pet passion. Acclaimed knitwear designers Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne grew up with a multitude of animals and were encouraged to knit from an early age. In this, their first book, they have combined their two loves to create a unique and humorous collection of designs. Suitable for both beginner and more experienced knitters, the projects range from a personalised patchwork blanket for a cherished pony, to an edible hammock for a pampered guinea pig and a papoose for carrying around a kitten or miniature dog. Throughout the book there are specific designs for different animals, although many of the designs can be adapted to suit the reader's pet. And for those who don't have an animal - why not knit yourself a pet?

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