SIZES
This pattern is available in sizes 1 (2, 3) and is designed to to fit pets weighing approximately 10-30 (30-60, 60- 90) lbs.
Finished Diameter (Outer Layer): 22 (30, 40) in / 56 (76, 101) cm
Finished Height (Outer Layer): 8 (8, 9) in / 20 (20, 23) cm
Finished Diameter (Inner Cushion): 22 (30, 40) in / 56 (76, 101) cm
Finished Height (Inner Cushion): 2.5 (2.5, 3) in / 6 (6, 7.5) cm
Sample shown in photographs is Size 1.
YARN
Outer Layer:
Super Bulky Weight
Approximately 268 (358, 530) yds / 246 (328, 486) m required.
Suggested Yarn: UnfetteredCo 5mm Macramé Cord (100% Recycled Cotton; 150 yds / 138 m) 2 (3, 4) spools required. Photographed in color Camel.
Inner Cushion:
Super Bulky Weight
Approximately 382 (512, 756) yds / 350 (470, 694) m required.
Suggested Yarn: Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket (100%Polyester; 220 yds / 201 m / 300 g) 2 (3, 4) skeins required. Photographed in color Birch.
NEEDLES
US 17 / 12mm, 24-inch (60cm), 32-inch (80cm), & 40-inch (100cm) circular needles
Set of US 17 / 12mm double-pointed needles
US 13 /9mm, 24-inch (60cm), 32-inch (80cm), & 40-inch (100cm) circular needles
Set of US 13 / 9mm double-pointed needles
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle
24 (32, 42) in / 60 (80, 107) cm circular pillow insert
GAUGE
Outer Layer:
8 stitches and 10 rnds = 4 inches in Reverse Stockinette stitch
Inner Cushion:
8 stitches and 12 rnds = 4 inches in Reverse Stockinette stitch
TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Knitting in the round
Knitting/Purling
Yarnovers
Increasing/Decreasing
Purling through the back loop