Friday 15 March 2013

Every Dog Has His Day

My “2013  - Use Up The Stash” campaign charity knitting project for March was inspired by a local woolshop, ‘Twinkles

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They are asking people to knit Dog Coats for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The sale of the Sirdar pattern raises funds, and I understand the coats will be sold on as well, in support of BDCH.

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The pattern uses DK yarn, and has three sizes. It is a simple basket weave texture, with a garter stitch edging, and a turn back collar. I’ve made five so far

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staffie twoThis is not the first time I have knitted for Battersea – I made the mice in July 2011, and a Staffie at Christmas that year, for Liz

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liz at battersea

The BDCH website says Battersea Dogs & Cats Home was founded in 1860 by Mrs Mary Tealby. Cats began to be accepted in 1883. Many of its staff and animals served in the World Wars.  In a world where things are constantly changing the organisation stands for altruism and simplicity, old fashioned values that represent a welcome constant in people's lives.

[and my Liz is a weekend volunteer there!]

Projects for 2013

leprosymission NEWsailors society

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January – Leprosy Mission

February – Sailors’ Society

March – Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

And remember “Every dog has his day – but a dog with no tail has a weak end”

7 comments:

  1. Nice! I love all those doggie coats.

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  2. Fabulous! I'm on a similar project for this year.
    Jane x

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  3. Will is always asking me to knit a coat for Travis, who I believe is sufficiently furry to survive our mild climes. I am tickled by the idea of knitting charity coats for dogs, though. Having fun and doing good at the same time. Marvelous!

    xofrances

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  4. Fab idea, could a complete beginner manage this do you think? Am currently knitting mug and glass hugs to stop things rattling around on the caravan but will be looking for a new project soon!

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  5. But what about the parrot vests???

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  6. I can't find a link to buy the pattern, I wonder if my Mum might like to do one. She has enough jumpers etc.

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    1. If you google Sirdar 5792 Battersea, you will find lots of links. Sorry, should have included that in the post!

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