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I found some interesting yarn while I was in the UK last week - it’s actually the same yarn that wibit uses for a lot of her lovely designs. I decided to try it out with one of my AmiDogs patterns and see what happened…
It’s like magic, really. Any guesses which AmiDog this originally was? You’ve got at least a 1/9 chance of getting it right 
I kept the pattern exactly the same (except for hook size and colour changes) and assembled it a bit differently, so this dog is sitting down instead of standing. The fluffy yarn makes a huge difference to the dog’s appearance:
I thought I might end up with some sort of terrier, but once I’d trimmed the fluff around the beard area, my little dog was unquestionably a Miniature Schnauzer pup:
This experiment has given me some ideas for some longer-haired AmiDogs. I just need to find a suitable yarn that’s readily available in North America.
IdaDown Said,
April 10, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
He is soo cute. I have Silkies and have been thinking about how to make some. Bit daunted about keeping track of stitches amongst all that fluff! Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with
Knitmomma Said,
April 10, 2008 @ 9:42 pm
I bet it’s your Jack Russel! Adorable. I think in the right color I could make it look like my Chihuahua/Cairn Terrier mix pup!
Clare Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 1:26 am
Sooo cute! Amazing how the type of yarn can so dramatically alter the final effect, it really does look like fur.
Katrin Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 5:10 am
Dammit June, you’re always getting better! Are you still human or already proceeded to crocheting goddess?
kris Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 7:12 am
WOW! thats amazing. but i don’t think i am willing to work with that stuff. but it does not even look crocheted! great job once again
kris
ps - i have no clue what dog it is its still to early for my brain to be working.
Miriam Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 11:26 am
That is ridiculously cute. I can’t see how you could possibly crochet with that yarn - how do you see your stitches?!
I’m guessing it’s the Corgi pattern.
Donna Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
OMG. how do you crochet that? I am already having trouble crocheting the eye lash yarns. You are just AMAZING!
btw, the dog is really cute!
Jana Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 3:23 pm
Gorgeous! WHERE did you get the yarn?! If it’s possible, I want to see if my friend, Martin, can get me some of it when he goes home to the UK next month! Although, I’m with the other commenters, HOW DID YOU SEE THE STITCHES?!
I made one of your jonquils today! VERY pretty! I did it with cotton thread “yarn” and a smaller hook. Now that I have the hang of it, I want to make a bouquet! Thanks for your great pattern instructions, especially the pictures!
Jana
June Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
Now, while I would love to maintain this new status as crocheting goddess
I must confess something: the yarn (Jana: it’s Patons Spirit and it’s only available in the UK) is really not that difficult to work with. Remember my Fuzzy Yarn Tips? By working around the inside, all the fuzz stays on the outside and it’s not that hard to work with. Also, when I had finished crocheting, I brushed the finished piece with a pet slicker brush, which pulled out more fluff and disguised my stitches - it didn’t look like that while I was crocheting!
And by the way, all guesses so far have been WRONG (including the ones I received by e-mail)! You may have been mislead by the ears - I folded them down while I was assembling the schnauzer, so they don’t look the same as in the original AmiDogs pattern… I will reveal the truth soon if nobody guesses it
Rebekah Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
My guess is the husky. He is absolutely fabulous, I’m going to have to try this yarn.
Susan Clinkscales Said,
April 11, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
June - this is so cute!!! Can’t wait to see the others you come up with!
Maybe you need to import that yarn and sell it to us.
Brie Said,
April 12, 2008 @ 2:35 am
Glad you had fun with my technique! Good job.
Garfield Lover Said,
April 12, 2008 @ 7:02 pm
Red Heart has some fuzzy yarn out that is like that and I am trying to make a schnauzer of my own out of it. I got it at Hobby Lobby in the good ol’ US of A. Is it a contest if we get it right? I think it is the beagle.
Crafts By Ap Said,
April 16, 2008 @ 1:14 am
That is beautiful. I have a fluffy type yarn, I havent decided what I want to do with it yet. As for guessing, I will say the Corgie. Beautiful job!
Melisa Sriwulandari Said,
April 17, 2008 @ 2:52 am
Awww… To cute… So sweet… I want one…
Katie Said,
April 17, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Ooh yes… you could import the yarn and sell kits.
Too cute! You never cease to amaze me (even if I don’t comment that often)! Maybe someday I’ll be brave enough to tackle something like this.
knittycat Said,
May 18, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Hi June,
He’s such a gorgeous little thing!
I recently tried a new (for me) hairy yarn that was much easier to work with (knitting with size 4 needles) and thought I’d pass on the info. I LOVED this stuff! It’s Moda Dea Fur Sure. When brushed out, it feels like silk! :o) Here’s a wee peep I made with it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/knittycat/2484164034/
I just brushed him a little, but I’m sure you could get it to go even fuzzier. :o)
Molly Said,
August 2, 2008 @ 1:12 am
hi there, the schnauzer looks so cute!I’ve been searching for schnauzer crochet patterns for long, if you ‘d be kind, would you mind share the pattern with me? or could you tell where you can find such info? that would be how nice you are! appreciate for your sharing!
PlanetJune » how to crochet a miniature schnauzer pup Said,
August 5, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
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June Said,
August 5, 2008 @ 2:15 pm
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