Crochet and Doggie Sweater

So I am using my mom's laptop because I havent fixed my laptop.

Anyway, I decide to post some pix of crafts/projects I have done while computer-less.

Here are crochet hat and scarf.

I love making doggie sweater. I made this dog's clothes from an old grey cardigan which my mom isnt using anymore. I used the front to make the top side of doggie sweater and I added some bling. I made the hood by following the outline along the stiches for button and button holes. I decided not to cut it and saw the potential of creating a hood for doggie sweater. I lined the hood with left over black textile lying around (I think its a left over from a skirt I made two years ago.) The gold and black flower are buttons I found in my mom's sewing basket. This sweater looks glamorous with the addition of three bling buttons. It looks elegant and sophisticated. Grey and black look chic and gold adds grandiose. My dog is going to love her new sweater.

Front of doggie sweater cut from the back side of a cardigan.

Top side of sweater cut from the front of a cardigan.

Bling to embellish

Doggie Sweater How-To

Take an old cardigan or sweater and use any side you like. For this cardigan, I cut the front to make a doggie sweater.

Take your dog's measurement and cut your fabric according to measurement. Here is the fabric fold in half.
Make two arm holes on the front side of the fabric.Sew around it to make it pretty. You can use sewing machine if you like. I hand sewn this.Sew top and front of fabric with right sides together. Again use sewing machine if you like.
Add neckline.
Lastly, bribe your dog with baked chicken to pose for you.Embellish with sequins and enjoy your new (old) doggie sweater.

Crochet Projects

I finished these two projects last night. The cream colored scarf is done using square knots all the way to the end. I used the pattern from Martha S. website, which can be accessed here. The sage colored scarf is a crochet project. I used the pattern from Janet Rehfeldt's Eye-Catching Crochet. I intentionally made the sage scarf for my mom. But if she does not like it, I'll probably give it to someone else.