Kanine Knits patterns are distinctive because they accurately resemble the breeds. The reason for this is that Peggy Gaffney has been breeding and showing her Samoyed dogs since 1968 and therefore has seen all these breeds in the ring many, many times.

She has an eye for how the dog breed should look, be they standing or moving. Having spent so much of her life amerced in this world, she also has built an understanding of the dog’s purpose in life, such as a herder, retriever, or sled dog.

Another point about these designs is their flexibility. The pattern leaflets come with a sweater pattern. However, since the chart is available, there is no reason that you could not work it into some other knitting project, such as the pillows above or the other items shown below.

The only thing that restricts you is your imagination. So enjoy the fun of creating a special project that will remind you for years of that very special dog.