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Question on enlargeing knitted dog pattern.

topsiebeezelbub

9 years ago

My Grand daughter loves my Jack Russell terrier. I want to knit her a life sized one. I find patterns for itty bitty ones. Does anyone have advice on enlarging a pattern about 4 times? I can quadruple all directions, but I might end up with a bloated cow or something. Anyone? Thanks.

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donna_loomis
9 years ago
The easiest way would be to use bigger yarn and needles. Can't tell you how much that will enlarge, though. For example, I have a pattern for a reindeer that calls for dk weight yarn and size 3 needles. The reindeer was supposed to be about 8 inches tall. I used worsted weight and size 8 needles and he stands about 24 inches tall.
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