Knit Your Own Dog: Dachshund Kit Paperback – September 9, 2014

I'm relatively new to knitting, but thought I should be able to handle this, since the description said there were easy-to-follow knitting instructions in the booklet. Here's what I've discovered while attempting this project:1) Knitting needles are made of soft wood and are very flimsy. I haven't broken one yet, but I'm afraid it's inevitable. I found after opening the package that they suggest you have spare needles available to hold stitches.2) As a visual learner, the book really hasn't helped me. I've had to go to Youtube to get a clear understanding of what some of the knitting techniques actually look like. The pattern is also very poorly written, and they assume you know what certain terms mean (example: stockinette stitch).3) The intarsia technique was too difficult to figure out, so I went with a solid color yarn, since I figured it's just my lack of expertise. I'm still having trouble, because the booklet doesn't have many pictures or diagrams in it. Essentially, you're left to figure out on your own how the pieces should look step by step. I'm now stuck on the part where you're supposed to knit the neck and head and am about to give up. :( Oh well...at least it wasn't too expensive. Just disappointing because it's such a cute concept.

This is a clever idea for a handy, crafted, person. I gave it as a gift to my sister-in-law, who fits that bill.Unfortunately, she gave her Dachshund away, and never mentioned this gift. I don't know if this kit was given away with the dog.

Cute idea, everything to make it with is included

For my knitting friend who owns five dachshunds.

It was a bit hard to shape. it was fun to knit.

I found this impossible for me to knit but it might be my fault. If you are not an extremely good knitter steer clear of these patterns.

Cute little project!Very challenging but a lot of patience and perseverance will produce your rewarding project.

What a great idea! I'm giving tis as a gift. Thanks

Great gift

what a treat

Brilliant idea for a present!

A complete waste of money, I am an experienced knitter but was unable to make this with the head facing the right way, gave up in the end!