Confession time>>> I seriously made one very similar to this for a coworker. I grumbled the whole time and called her (not to her face) all shades of "idiot dog lover". BUT she bought the yarn and paid big money, so.....
I agree with Kathy; that dog does not need a sweater. It doesn't even provide much coverage. The other dogs are going to tease the heck out of the poor guy.
Oh, what the heck - if you're going to make your dog a sweater, who gives a rat's behind what it looks like? It's a DOG, for crying out loud. It isn't as though you're going to be taking it out to dinner at a fine restaurant.
You know, I have to say, I agree with every single 'What Not To Crochet' item on this website; I just think the writing doesn't quite hit the 'funny' mark - the snarky, mean edge is there, but the funny isn't.
well, it must be true that dogs are "man's best friend". If you did this to a cat, they would be calling you "Lefty" if you were lucky, but more likely "Stumpy". poor dog.
Jen - didn't realize this was WNTC - the comedy of crochet site? Making fun of designs tends to get "snarky" and in response the readers come up with some pretty hilarious comments - thanks readers!
Christ. Attack of the 6 foot tall dog. If you're going to go through the trouble of Photoshoping it onto a background at LEAST clean it up and try to make the colors look a little better.
Go away, Jen. I like the writing and think it's amusing enough to be bookmarked. If someone else thinks they can do a better job, I'd like to see it. My only complaint is that the updates are infrequent. :)
As for the dog sweater... I think the rule for pet clothing should be like the rule for cooking wine: If you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it. Similarly, I'd never wear a granny square ANYTHING, and neither would I make my dog. Even if it is nice yarn.
The colors are nice, but I would have kept going and made an afghan instead, or a shawl for someone sick in the hospital.
I just don't see the worth of putting all that effort into something an animal is just going to eventually tear apart in a short time. And after the animal dies - just exactly who are you supposed to hand that heirloom down to??
The neck looks too tight. It doesn't really fit the dog very well. I wouldn't make a dog sweater in light colors either. But I guess yellow could actually hide some ickiness in this case -- if you know what I mean!
About Just Passing Through's comment, actually, this is precisely why some people SHOULD NOT HAVE KIDS. If they do this to their pets, what will they do to their kids.
i LOVE your blog. it makes me want to crochet these things just to see the look on people's faces. this photoshop job tops the list. if we assume it's NOT photoshopped, the dog is choking to death.
This is terrible - haha! And I love how the dog it photoshopped to appear as though he's standing in a back yard... I mean c'mon, it doesn't make that terrible dog sweater look any better and why would a dog like that need a sweater??? This dog has a nice thick coat of fur.
I wonder how long it stayed on after the picture was taken....
ReplyDeleteThe dog looks annoyed that he even has to model this...
ReplyDeleteConfession time>>> I seriously made one very similar to this for a coworker. I grumbled the whole time and called her (not to her face) all shades of "idiot dog lover". BUT she bought the yarn and paid big money, so.....
ReplyDeleteSomeone do this dog a favor. It would be kinder to put him to sleep.
ReplyDeleteNote the mournful expression, the tail between the legs. That dog is sad. Poor, sad dog.
ReplyDeleteVery small or hairless dogs do need sweaters in cold weather, but come on...find a model who LOVES her sweater.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kathy; that dog does not need a sweater. It doesn't even provide much coverage. The other dogs are going to tease the heck out of the poor guy.
ReplyDeleteIs that photoshopped? It does not look to me like the dog's standing on that grass...
ReplyDeleteIt could be...the image appears as is from the site it was on and who knows what they did with it?!
ReplyDeleteOh, what the heck - if you're going to make your dog a sweater, who gives a rat's behind what it looks like? It's a DOG, for crying out loud. It isn't as though you're going to be taking it out to dinner at a fine restaurant.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I have to say, I agree with every single 'What Not To Crochet' item on this website; I just think the writing doesn't quite hit the 'funny' mark - the snarky, mean edge is there, but the funny isn't.
Perhaps this is why dogs, sometimes attack their owners?
ReplyDeletewell, it must be true that dogs are "man's best friend". If you did this to a cat, they would be calling you "Lefty" if you were lucky, but more likely "Stumpy".
ReplyDeletepoor dog.
Jen - didn't realize this was WNTC - the comedy of crochet site? Making fun of designs tends to get "snarky" and in response the readers come up with some pretty hilarious comments - thanks readers!
ReplyDeleteI *like* the collar... and if you're going to throw anything at me, please make sure it's expensive yarn!
ReplyDeleteChrist. Attack of the 6 foot tall dog. If you're going to go through the trouble of Photoshoping it onto a background at LEAST clean it up and try to make the colors look a little better.
ReplyDeleteGo away, Jen. I like the writing and think it's amusing enough to be bookmarked. If someone else thinks they can do a better job, I'd like to see it. My only complaint is that the updates are infrequent. :)
ReplyDeleteAs for the dog sweater... I think the rule for pet clothing should be like the rule for cooking wine: If you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it. Similarly, I'd never wear a granny square ANYTHING, and neither would I make my dog. Even if it is nice yarn.
Poor dog!
ReplyDeleteOn the bright side, the dog is not actually wearing it. The bottom of it doesn't even go around his whole chest.
ReplyDeleteBetter photoshop next time please.
Some people REALLLLLLYYYY need to have kids!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are nice, but I would have kept going and made an afghan instead, or a shawl for someone sick in the hospital.
I just don't see the worth of putting all that effort into something an animal is just going to eventually tear apart in a short time.
And after the animal dies - just exactly who are you supposed to hand that heirloom down to??
The neck looks too tight. It doesn't really fit the dog very well. I wouldn't make a dog sweater in light colors either. But I guess yellow could actually hide some ickiness in this case -- if you know what I mean!
ReplyDeleteOh my DAWG. Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
ReplyDeleteYou know what makes it even funnier? It doesn't even DO anything. Most ugly dog clothes at least help keep the animal warm.
I mean... it wasn't bad enough...
About Just Passing Through's comment, actually, this is precisely why some people SHOULD NOT HAVE KIDS. If they do this to their pets, what will they do to their kids.
ReplyDeleteOoh that poor dog
ReplyDeletei LOVE your blog. it makes me want to crochet these things just to see the look on people's faces. this photoshop job tops the list. if we assume it's NOT photoshopped, the dog is choking to death.
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible - haha! And I love how the dog it photoshopped to appear as though he's standing in a back yard... I mean c'mon, it doesn't make that terrible dog sweater look any better and why would a dog like that need a sweater??? This dog has a nice thick coat of fur.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT :) Working on a dog sweater as we speak.
ReplyDeleteMy girl loves her clothes, tho...
what can I say...
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