I can’t explain what has come over me when it comes to my dog  and sweaters, but I blame it on the super soft Bernat “On the Fringe” yarn I saw while in the big-box-flourescent-light daze. It was so soft, and I knew Fred would love it, and then, well, it kind of looked like Santa, so I found some red sport weight yarn (Caron’s new Simply Soft Light) in my stash and….

Here comes Santa Paws.  I basically crocheted a doggie-size cowl with a cape that buttons around his belly. So, there’s virtually no sweater on the bottom (less dirt, and more belly-rub access) and he can keep his arms warm by placing them against his body.

He just ran outside in it, totally proud and unaware that all of the other dogs are probably making fun of him (and me)!