Knitting with Dog Hair: Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You’ll Never Meet

This book’s droll subtitle hints at the touch of humor running through this update (three decades later) of a dearly beloved niche book, which became a cult classic. Experienced knitters and crocheters understand how adding special fibers to their yarns can make it feel luxuriously comforting; alpaca fleece, silk, and yak fur are popular, so why not use fur from a cherished pet? Ten patterns are included, from novice to experienced levels, with charts, sizing and materials requirements, along with lists of the best breeds for either using entirely for spinning, or to blend with other yarn such as wool. Basic, clearly illustrated instructions for spinning using a wheel or spindle are included with carding and other techniques. While there are a small number of other titles currently available on this topic, this is one of the best and first published and will be in hot demand.