Pet Projects: The Animal Knits Bible by Sally Muir and Joanna OsborneI'm a beginning knitter and haven't strayed too far from basic scarves, but when I become more skilled I'm going to knit my dog the Anti-Firework Dog Balaclava. I'm serious - it's a balaclava for dogs with funny little alien rosettes over the ears to insulate and protect a dog's ears from the sound of fireworks. I generally spend the three or four days before the 4th of July and three or four days after hanging out in my house taking care of my tranquilized dog. I could put this nifty hat on my dog and actually go out and watch some fireworks for a change. Other fun knitted projects include heraldic cat cushions, party dog collars, a tortoise hibernation tent, a hamster house, a wire bird feeder and various knitted animals if you don't happen to own a pet yourself. (Then you could knit a sweater for it!) The book features a section on knitting basics, easy-to-read instructions, and difficulty levels for each project. Need a gift for a pampered pet? Look no further than these fine knitted creations.
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