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Beginner Knitted Dog Bed Knitting Pattern

Beginner Knitted Dog Bed

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Yarn Type

    Yarn Type

    DK / 8 ply

  • designer

    Designer

    Nicola Valiji

  • Needle Size

    Needle Size

    US 6 / 4.0mm, US 7 / 4.5mm

  • Needle Type

    Needle Type

    Straight

  • Techniques

    Techniques

    Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch

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What you need to know

This easy knitting pattern includes step-by-step instructions for crafting a custom dog bed using basic stitches.

Treat your pooch to a new resting place with this fantastically creative design from designer Nicola Valiji. The pattern uses most of your basic knitting stitches and gives you the chance to get to grips with shaping. Remember to use machine-washable stuffing so you can easily clean your project.

What do I need?


Yarn: Deramores Studio DK, shades Oatmeal, two 100g balls, Gingerbread, one 100g ball, Chocolate, small amount
Needles: 4mm, 4.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Safety toy eyes: large, two
Tapestry needle

Sizing


Outer circumference: 100cm
Inner circumference: 50cm
Height: 28cm

Top knit tips


This pattern uses both the knit front and back (kfb) increase which is worked into one stitch, and the make one (m1) increase which is worked between two stitches. Although they both add one stitch, the two techniques are not interchangeable so check the pattern to see which one you need to do.

To make the bed bigger, just keep increasing the Middle section pieces as set, and make a longer Side piece to fit.

Meet the designer


Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this dog Christmas stocking? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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Watch to learn

Brush up on the skills needed for this pattern with this tutorial.

Techniques: Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch

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