In love with wool, crazy about ideas and with a knitting needle in my heart – knitting and crocheting have been part of my life since my childhood. What started as a hobby became my vocation.
Today, I use my love and experience to design modern knitting and crochet instructions that are easy to understand, stylish and simple to follow. I work with high-quality yarns and well-known partners – and share my ideas with a great community.
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🐾 Dog Sweater LILO – Knitting Pattern
Even our four-legged friends need a cozy sweater in the transitional seasons – to stay warm and stylish on the go.
This sweater is quick to knit, suitable for confident beginners, and thanks to the elastic Merino wool, it adapts perfectly to your dog's body.
Special extra: Two versions – one for girl dogs 💕 and one for boy dogs 💙.
Bonus: A detailed explanation of 3 different short-row methods is included.
👉 And the very best: All proceeds from this pattern are donated annually to animal welfare charities! 🐾❤️
💖 Join in and support my heart project for animal welfare –
stitch by stitch for a good cause. 🐶
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