I’ve been distracted lately by a ball of fluff. No, it isn’t a new skein of angora or merino yarn or fiber for spinning – it’s Tiger, our new puppy!
It has been many years since I had a dog. After my last dog died, I simply couldn’t go through that heartbreak again. Also, my son had mild episodes of asthma and I didn’t want to complicate things for him. So the years went by until we became empty-nesters. Then the obsession for a dog intensified.
At first, I causally perused pictures of puppies online. Then I started “liking” all those I ❤️ Dogs posts and heart-wrenching dog survival stories on Facebook. I started dropping in at our local SPCA. Then I started earnestly searching for dogs on Pet Finder and online rescue organizations and on Craigslist. That’s how I found Tiger. One day after work, I took a detour and visited a litter of four male Maltishipoos (part Maltese, Shih Tzu and Poodle). And there was Tiger.
We call him Tiger because he pounces on everything. He pounces on his squeaky toys, my slippers and the light bugs when he’s outside at night. But mostly, he likes to sit at my feet while I’m on the computer. If I shift over a few inches, eventually he does too. And he loves tummy rubs.
Now, I venture into pet shops looking for knit and crochet puppy toys like these:
Of course, I had to knit something for him. I went through my stash and gathered enough leftover yarn for a small blanket.
It’s a simple stockinette stitch pattern using doubled up yarn for thickness and a seed stitch border.
I think he likes it.
Now to start on knit doggie sweaters and crochet toys. Any pattern suggestions?
Agujas 
He’s adorable.
Thanks!
Aw, he’s so cute and fluffy! Of course you had to knit for him, and he looks very pleased to snuggle up in his own blanket. :3
He definitely likes it. 😄
He is so very cute. Well done on getting a little ball of fluffy happiness again. I love my little dog, and just know this little one is going to feature on your blog often as well. Have fun.
Wish i could capture him wrestling his blanket!
Oh, how precious! And what a lucky dog he is. I’m sure you’re wondering how you managed without him for so long!
Well he is a bit of work especially teaching him NOT to go to the bathroom inside. Sigh. But totally worth it.
Awwwww, such a cute puppy! He’s sure to bring you a lot of joy 🙂
He already has. 💙
OMG He’s adorable! And the seahorse is super cute too. 😀
He likes making the seahorse squeak and it’s tightly crocheted so I’m not worried about the stuffing coming out.
Too cute. He looks like so much fun.
He makes me laugh and play and spend more time running around outdoors.
He’s beautiful! You must be a very happy new mom! I found a crochet tiger pattern that would be cute, you’d have to translate it from Spanish but it’s fairly simple http://mispequicosas.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/amigurumi-gran-tigre.html
Good luck xx
So cute!! I read Spanish so no problem. Thanks!
Aw, my heart just melted! He is definitely the sweetest ball of fluff I have ever seen!
He’s a cutie. 😄 Even better when he learns to use the bathroom outside!
He is absolutely adorable!!! I bet his fur is really silky.
It really is. I love putting my hands through it. And like the little kink it has.
He’s definitely a beauty!!!
Thank you. Right now he is being stubborn about potty training. Sigh.
Hello there! Aren’t you adorable? You little fluffy tiger!!!
Just stay away from mama’s yarn!
He has approached my knitting basket several times. I have to keep it high beyond his reach!
He ripped up a tag that was hanging out of the basket I keep my yarn in. I quickly inspected the yarn and it was safe. Whew!
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OMG! So cute!
😊 he’s so loving