I’ll admit it: I’ve dressed my dogs. Not fru-fru dresses or shirts and ties, but little knitted sweaters or wearable fleece blankets I’ve whipped together from scraps. They’re both short hairs and while we don’t get snow it does get cold here, so they seem to appreciate the extra warmth. If they go out front or walk with me to pick the kids up from school, though, they go bare!

Over the years I’ve kept a folder of bookmarks with patterns and ideas. Making such small things are a good shot of instant gratification and (I like to tell myself) the dogs are staying warm. The picture above was taken about a week after we acquired Honey. She didn’t mind the sweater too much but I didn’t make it long enough over her back. I used the pattern at redlipstick.net which I’ve used several times before and since (not just for my dogs!) and have found to be the easiest to follow.

Dog Patterns:
~ Custom dog sweater generator
~ Pattern books
~ Custom fit dog sweater
~ Pup sweater
~ Fleece dog sweater
~ Chihuahua sweater
~ Button-up dog sweater
~ Puppy blanket
~ Tug toy
~ Jingle bell dog collar

Cat Patterns:
~ Feline dim sum (catnip toy)
~ Poppy cat sweater
~ Bumble cat toy
~ Cushy kitten blanket
~ Cat muumuu (I would never dare!)
~ Catnip mice
~ Cozy cat crescent
~ Long-sleeve turtleneck cat sweater
~ Felted kitty bed
~ Fortune cat doll

Misc:
~ Bunny Santa hat
~ Pampered pet pillow
~ Simplicity sewing patterns
~ Baby goat sweater

(Make sure you check out Hankering For Yarn for more fantastic knitting ideas!)

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Patterns for Pets

1. Give them their own radiator
2. Or let nature do the work
3. Keep their paws warm and dry
4. A soft glowing light for dogs…
5. …and don’t forget the cats…
6. …and birds and lizards
7. Try some interspecies snorgling
8. Learn about keeping follicly challenged rats warm…
9. …and the hedgies
10. Make warm cat treats…
11. …and dog treats
12. And don’t forget the rodents
13. Floor heating for snakes
14. A luxury bed
15. Make sure they can get into the bed
16. Help them feel like they’re still at the beach
17. Canine windbreakers
18. And a slightly larger version
19. Learn about hamster hibernation
20. A little bonnet
21. Their very own heating pads
22. Block drafts
23. Body heat
24. A warm hat for Halloween
25. Keep them close
26. Fleecy cat blanket
27. Zap their bed
28. Chic ferret sweaters…
29. …and hoodies
30. Give the birds a nest
31. Give the cats a nest
32. Make them their own clothing
33. Keep the small pets warm with healthy bedding
34. A traveling blanket
35. Don’t forget the rats
36. A warm buddy
37. A warm soother
38. Keep the water flowing
39. Cozy hammocks
40. Pet tent with blanket
41. Give them a house
42. Give them a better house than yours
43. A feather parrot sweater
44. Heated beds
45. Give them a workout
46. Microwave their toys
47. Buy them a chalet
48. Don’t forget the caged pets
49. Keep them dry
50. Warm holiday headwear

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~ 50 Awesome Crockpot Recipes to Keep You Warm (and Full!)
~ 50 Soul Warming Ways to Inspire the Next Generation of Offbeat Architects
~ 50 Things You Can Do to Stay Warm this Autumn
~ 50 reasons why a Japanese winter is hot
~ 50 Warm-Up Cooking Gadgets
~ 50 Vegetable Recipes to Keep Warm This Season
~ 50 Drinks That Warm The Soul

Post from: Blisstree

50 ways to Keep Your Pet(s) Warm This Autumn