Busta the Bulldog is part of the Dera-Dogs collection of six dog knitting patterns, which includes Wilbur the Schnauzer, Jasper the Spaniel, Dudley the Pug, Ruby the Rottweiler, Paris the Poodle, and, of course, Busta the Bulldog.

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz each of these canine creations is full of personality and would be the perfect present for any dog owner.

The collection of knitting patterns is available as an ebook at LoveCrafts.

RECOMMENDED YARN
Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK; one 100g skein in each colour; for Busta Smoke, Mist and Ebony
Double knitting/light worsted weight
100% acrylic

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.75mm (US 5) straight single pointed knitting needles

NOTIONS
Toy filling
A darning or tapestry needle for seaming
12mm Toy safety eyes

SIZES
One Size: The bulldog is 22cm tall (seated including ears).

TECHNIQUES
Work flat on single pointed needles (not in the round).
Other techniques include casting on and off, knits and purls, increases and decreases, changing colours to knit stripes, and seaming to finish.