tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post249539100733077241..comments2023-11-28T02:20:58.801-05:00Comments on Mia & Maddie Designs: Freebie: Ribbed Sweater VestSarah Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-45367570805169908532010-09-01T12:18:26.890-04:002010-09-01T12:18:26.890-04:00Thanks Hailee for the nice comment. My email is l...Thanks Hailee for the nice comment. My email is located on the pattern. I would love to see your finished picture! I'm taking a little hiatus from the blog as I've just moved, had a baby recently, and am job hunting. So I've been extremely busy! Hopefully I'll have more sweaters to post in the future.Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-46532512398664055262010-09-01T11:34:47.635-04:002010-09-01T11:34:47.635-04:00I love you dog sweaters! I am currenty working on ...I love you dog sweaters! I am currenty working on the Manteau de Madeline Dog Sweater after finishing the ribbed sweater vest. Your sweaters have inspired me to try experimenting with my own designed. I did a modified version of the ribbed vest. I have buttons down the back instead of the front, and I have the ribbing going horizontally instead of vertically. I am a beginner knitter and so I thought it would be easier for me to make it in a rectangle. Now that I am learning more of the abbreviations and am able to do more types of stiches I will attempt more of your sweaters.<br />Thank you so much for sharing with all of us! you are very talented!<br />I hope you continue to post more dog sweaters in the future.<br /><br />~Hailee <br /><br />PS: I took a pic of the finished sweater, but im not sure how to post it, and I dont see your email anywhere... :)Haileenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-74854885795056277912010-06-04T04:24:39.355-04:002010-06-04T04:24:39.355-04:00Sarah - love your Ribbed Sweater Vest for your dog...Sarah - love your Ribbed Sweater Vest for your dog, thank you. Am having difficulty understanding how I then knit the collar after getting down to 18 stitches after working the chest. Is the collar knitted separately? Many thanks. Joy<br />jbnamies@gmail.comJoy Amiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-47870468022583947152010-01-31T15:42:59.248-05:002010-01-31T15:42:59.248-05:00Could you please send me the pattern for the doggi...Could you please send me the pattern for the doggie snuggie and the one that I am on now. I cannot open the patterns. jswaggles@gmail.com Thank youUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11906470967043705429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-2369817211946958222010-01-22T15:59:07.456-05:002010-01-22T15:59:07.456-05:00Thanks "Puddytat" - you are correct, it ...Thanks "Puddytat" - you are correct, it will be 18 sts at the collar, not 20. Thanks for pointing that out! I will update the pattern.Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-38909714734002421382010-01-22T13:29:40.238-05:002010-01-22T13:29:40.238-05:00Hi,
Making this for my Shih Tzu, Isis, as she has...Hi,<br /><br />Making this for my Shih Tzu, Isis, as she has just had a hair cut and is now feeling the cold.<br /><br />Cool pattern, but your stitch count is off (doesn't bother me, but will a new knitter). If you cast on 28, then follow your instructions you will only have 18 stitches at the collar.<br /><br />I will post a pic of mine on my Rav page and on my blog if you want to see itPuddytat purrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623020463209673841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-85171034097814651382009-12-31T11:17:58.510-05:002009-12-31T11:17:58.510-05:00Thanks so much. I'll let you know how it goes...Thanks so much. I'll let you know how it goesNancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-81581624212377012492009-12-30T22:48:57.992-05:002009-12-30T22:48:57.992-05:00Hi Nancy,
This pattern fits (with no alteration) ...Hi Nancy,<br /><br />This pattern fits (with no alteration) my poodle who has a chest measurement of 18 inches. So if you're gauge is correct (7 sts & 9 rows = 4" square) I would probably add 8 sts to the stitch count, meaning I would cast on 36 sts for the sweater. <br />You might need to have the sweater longer in the back so you might want to knit more rows in the "Back of Sweater" section (instead of 9 rows, you might want to add up to an addition 9 rows depending on the length of your dog which would total 18 rows). Making sure you add a buttonhole (P1, yo, p2tog) every 9 rows.<br /><br />I hope that helps. You will be working the sweater from the back to the front. Just place it on your dog as you knit and adjust accordingly. <br /><br />Let me know if I can be of more assistance!<br />-SarahSarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-17484435374572331632009-12-30T22:35:02.439-05:002009-12-30T22:35:02.439-05:00I'm a brand new knitter, and I really wanted t...I'm a brand new knitter, and I really wanted to try to make this, but I can't figure out how to adjust this pattern for a medium sized dog. My dogs chest size is 24 inches.<br /><br />I don't understand knitting enough to know where to adjust the pattern. Has anyone tried this for a medium sized dog?Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-25356463765905640232009-12-30T13:41:40.691-05:002009-12-30T13:41:40.691-05:00Thank you so much for your kind comments, nzbyrd! ...Thank you so much for your kind comments, nzbyrd! I would love to see a picture of any finished sweater with your cute puppies!Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-58850348290921975932009-12-29T03:33:30.886-05:002009-12-29T03:33:30.886-05:00Love your patterns, you are very clever. You have ...Love your patterns, you are very clever. You have beautiful dogs :)<br /><br />Ypur Maltese is gorgeous, but I love your poodle Maddie.<br /><br />I have two Bichons (one called Maddy) and a Toy Poodle called Daisy.nzbyrdhttp://www.beegeethebichon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-89909137693288786442009-12-14T14:02:52.111-05:002009-12-14T14:02:52.111-05:00Thanks for asking about the buttons. I knit the p...Thanks for asking about the buttons. I knit the pattern to gauge, therefore the buttons were HUGE (I don' know inches - maybe 1.5" across?). I just took the finished sweater to the craft shop and looked for buttons that would fit. If you knit tighter, you will need smaller buttons (but still really large I'm sure). So I recommend finishing the sweater and just taking it to your local "button shop" (wherever that is) and looking for something that fits.<br />Thanks and hope that helps!Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-15183903296550123932009-12-14T04:20:56.994-05:002009-12-14T04:20:56.994-05:00Hi, Love the look of this vest. Very chic yet warm...Hi, Love the look of this vest. Very chic yet warm. I am planning on knitting it for my pug. <br />What size buttons did you use? In the pattern I printed out, it just says "large buttons." <br /><br />Thanks! SheriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869386822026736901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-29686827821485602222009-12-10T11:04:24.042-05:002009-12-10T11:04:24.042-05:00Hi Sarah
Thanks for the response. I'll work wi...Hi Sarah<br />Thanks for the response. I'll work with that and I printed out the instructions on the link you gave me.<br />It's a really cute sweater vest!<br />TeriTerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-82131609702211994742009-12-09T17:50:18.250-05:002009-12-09T17:50:18.250-05:00Hi Teri,
To make the leg openings you have to wor...Hi Teri,<br /><br />To make the leg openings you have to work around stitches that have been casted off. So to prevent working each little section individually, I prefer to work all sections back and forth on needles at the same time so that they are exactly the same. This requires to work from little balls of yarn (and yes, you will need to weave in ends). You can also just work each section individually with the same ball of yarn. You will rejoin to work the entire length of the sweater when you cast stitches back on over the leg openings.<br />Make sense? If not, you can see step by step instructions specifically written for a different sweater at: http://miaandmaddie.blogspot.com/2009/10/izzys-dog-sweater-leg-opening-help.htmlSarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-11418056042803896642009-12-09T10:42:42.941-05:002009-12-09T10:42:42.941-05:00Hi, I thought your chunky sweater vest pattern is ...Hi, I thought your chunky sweater vest pattern is cute. I've added more width to it as I tested it on the westie I'm knitting it for and I might make it a bit longer but on row 11 and 12 for the armholes I don't understand the working with a separate ball of yarn instruction and if you have to cut the yard and weave in the ends. Could you let me know how you did that?<br />Thanks<br />TeriTerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-27955857996586869892009-11-23T22:41:46.968-05:002009-11-23T22:41:46.968-05:00Sure - as long as no profits are made off the patt...Sure - as long as no profits are made off the pattern - feel free to link over here to me. Thanks for asking!Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-46968354663222996702009-11-23T20:52:32.402-05:002009-11-23T20:52:32.402-05:00Hi!
I produce a Crafter's Advent Calendar and...Hi!<br /><br />I produce a Crafter's Advent Calendar and stumbled on your pattern while searching for content for the 2009 edition. I would like to link to this project in a window if I may.<br /><br />The calendar is free to crafters and can be added to any blog or website, thereby generating lots of traffic for the contributors.<br /><br />You will find a working copy of the calendar at: http://www.freeadventcalendar.blogspot.com.<br /><br />If you have any objections to me including a link to your pattern then please do not hesitate to contact me via the blog. Regards Claire Butler, Developer.Lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147111629303510195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-59782362178460256232009-10-05T02:50:29.049-04:002009-10-05T02:50:29.049-04:00Thanks Helen! I've added the pattern to Ravel...Thanks Helen! I've added the pattern to Ravelry. It's available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-knit-dog-vest<br /><br />If you knit this and run across a typo or something confusing let me know since I don't have test knitters. There's no point in having people struggle!Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498464284324132272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-390036033832531774.post-16624629190858668412009-10-02T09:13:07.206-04:002009-10-02T09:13:07.206-04:00Hi Sarah,
I really like your dog clothes and woul...Hi Sarah,<br /><br />I really like your dog clothes and would like to knowthe vest for my friend's border terrier. Arr you and the pattern on Ravelry as I'd like to add it there?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />HelenHelenKnoreply@blogger.com