Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits: 25 must-have styles for the pampered pooch. Caitlin Doyle

       Who can resist such an adorable little Christmas elf . . . even when she has just knocked over the tree, yanked down the tinsel, and eaten all the presents?

      Materials

      Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles

      Double knit yarn in green (or chosen color)

      Double knit yarn in rust (or chosen color)

      Darning needle

      Directions

       To make hat (x2)

      Using green yarn, cast on 30 sts

      Work in seed stitch for 2 rows

      **K2tog, work to last 3 sts, p2tog

      Work 1 row**

      Repeat from ** to ** until 4 sts remain

      K2tog, k2tog

      Turn work, k2tog, cut yarn and pull it through

      Having made two, put both triangles alongside each other and sew along the two top edges to create a pointed hat, then turn the right way out

      Fold in the two pointed edges at bottom of hat and sew them in place along side seam so the bottom edge of the hat is straight

       To make trim (x2)

      Using rust yarn, cast on 30 sts

      Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch, starting and ending with a purl row

      On next knit row, **k2tog, k6, k2tog, turn work

      Purl back over these 8 sts

      Turn, k2tog, k4, k2tog

      Purl back over these 6 sts

      Turn, k2tog, k2, k2tog

      Purl back over these 4 sts

      Turn, k2tog twice

      P2tog, cut yarn and pull it through**

      Returning to remaining 20 sts, repeat from **to** to make three pointed shapes

       To make neck band

      Using green yarn, cast on 3 sts

      Working in garter stitch, work until piece measures 7 in. (18cm)

       It’s a good idea to measure under your dog’s chin for a more bespoke measurement. Remember: the neck band will stretch

      Cast off stitches and weave in any ends

      Using rust yarn, sew the two trims to the bottom edges of the hat

      Using green yarn, sew on the neck band

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