Harris Pet Bed by Tayler Harris

Harris Pet Bed

Knitting
February 2021
Unettered Co 5mm Macrame Cord
both are used in this pattern
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Reverse Stockinette Stitch
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
650 - 1286 yards (594 - 1176 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
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The Harris pet bed is a special design for your special, furry family members! Stylish to have displayed in your home, and super comfortable and cozy for your pet to lounge and sleep! Harris comes with instructions for three sizes, and is easily customizable. The outer layer is knit using macrame cord for durability, and the inner cushion cover is knit using machine washable yarn for easy cleaning. Give this quick, fun knit a try…your pet will love it!

SIZES
This pattern is available in sizes 1 (2, 3) and is designed to to fit pets weighing approximately 10-30 (30-60, 60- 90) lbs.

Finished Diameter (Outer Layer): 22 (30, 40) in / 56 (76, 101) cm
Finished Height (Outer Layer): 8 (8, 9) in / 20 (20, 23) cm
Finished Diameter (Inner Cushion): 22 (30, 40) in / 56 (76, 101) cm
Finished Height (Inner Cushion): 2.5 (2.5, 3) in / 6 (6, 7.5) cm

Sample shown in photographs is Size 1.

YARN
Outer Layer:
Super Bulky Weight
Approximately 268 (358, 530) yds / 246 (328, 486) m required.
Suggested Yarn: UnfetteredCo 5mm Macramé Cord (100% Recycled Cotton; 150 yds / 138 m) 2 (3, 4) spools required. Photographed in color Camel.

Inner Cushion:
Super Bulky Weight
Approximately 382 (512, 756) yds / 350 (470, 694) m required.
Suggested Yarn: Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket (100%Polyester; 220 yds / 201 m / 300 g) 2 (3, 4) skeins required. Photographed in color Birch.

NEEDLES
US 17 / 12mm, 24-inch (60cm), 32-inch (80cm), & 40-inch (100cm) circular needles
Set of US 17 / 12mm double-pointed needles
US 13 /9mm, 24-inch (60cm), 32-inch (80cm), & 40-inch (100cm) circular needles
Set of US 13 / 9mm double-pointed needles

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle
24 (32, 42) in / 60 (80, 107) cm circular pillow insert

GAUGE
Outer Layer:
8 stitches and 10 rnds = 4 inches in Reverse Stockinette stitch

Inner Cushion:
8 stitches and 12 rnds = 4 inches in Reverse Stockinette stitch

TECHNIQUES
Long-Tail Cast On
Knitting in the round
Knitting/Purling
Yarnovers
Increasing/Decreasing
Purling through the back loop