As a dog loving knitter, I have written a series of books that tell about all the different activities that a breed does, and I take those activities, such as herding or hagility and create portraits in stitches of these to be knit onto sweaters.
And the most recent book for those gentle giants, the Newfoundlands.
I have not forgotten the fact that there are over 150 breeds of dogs recognized by the AKC. Since I have been creating designs showing these dogs for over 10 years in knitting custom sweaters for my dog loving clients, I now have brought out knitting leaflets for many of these breeds and more are being added all the time.
Let me explain. I LOVE DOGS. My breed is the Samoyed that I've bred and shown since 1968. I am also a knitting designer and author. So bringing my two favorites together, I design sweaters and accessories with pictures of dogs worked into them. The designs are work in intarsia knitting and I try to make them look as close to the real dog as possible. At my pattern website Kanine Knits Designs, you can look around and see all the different breeds.
I also write knitting books. I am the author of a series called the Crafty Dog – Knits and the first three books in the series are available at my website. To get a good look at them click either the The Crafty Labrador Retriever – Knits or The Crafty Samoyed – Knitsand the newest The Crafty Golden Retriever Knits. Similar books for Newfoundlands, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Poodles, Corgis, Bichon Frise, Boxers, Yorkies, and more breeds are either getting ready to go to press or being written.
For the breeds that don’t have a book yet, I have more than 75 knitting patterns available. You can see and order these at Kanine Knits Knitting Patterns.
Here I am in my latest television interview.
You may not wear your heart on your sleeve, but you love your dog and part of showing that love is knitting a sweater that shows off your pride in his beauty to the world.
Come knit with me!!!
Who I'd like to meet: Knitters, Knitting designers, Authors of Craft Books, Fiction authors who love the craft or love dogs, Dog Fanciers who love showing, obedience, agility, herding, and all the other activities that make our dogs happy and anyone to whom a dog is a vital member of the family.
Thanks, I use a couple different sites to edit pictures...that one came from lunapic. com but there are a lot out there!! Thanks for being my new friend, I just love fellow sammie owners!
Hi Peggy, Thanks for the kind words. yes, im so crazy about Sammies. they are the most beautiful creatures to live with. ahhhhh. what a blessing in this world. many good wishes to you for 08 dear. peace/love~RR
The fourth book was for the Bernese Mt. Dog 
And the most recent book for those gentle giants, the Newfoundlands. 
I have not forgotten the fact that there are over 150 breeds of dogs recognized by the AKC. Since I have been creating designs showing these dogs for over 10 years in knitting custom sweaters for my dog loving clients, I now have brought out knitting leaflets for many of these breeds and more are being added all the time. 
