When friends went to Namibia this summer to see and enjoy the animals, I started to think about lions. Meanwhile, I also started to think about Lena’s “Howl-o-ween” costume for the annual Ritz Carlton’s “Yappy Hour” party … and Lena’s Lion Dog Sweater was born.

I designed the sweater to fit miniature Dachshunds and other small breed dogs. It’s knit flat and then seamed and for the Advanced Beginner or Intermediate knitter, it should be a fun and easy knit.

I’ve included special instructions for techniques new knitters may not have tried yet and as with all my designs, I’m here to help with any questions you may have. I want you to have a lot of fun making this sweater for your little “wild animal” and get a stupendous result.

By the way, I know Lena’s a little girl, but she is my ever patient and tolerant muse and model and she told me she doesn’t mind being a little androgynous for “Howl-o-ween.”

I hope you’ll purchase and enjoy my Lion Dog Sweater pattern for dogs sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium and of course, your Miniature Dachshund.

THANKS GO TO BUYER LYNN FOR SENDING ME THE ADORABLE PHOTO OF HER SISTER’S DOG COCOA IN THE SWEATER LYNN MADE. WELL DONE, LYNN AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!

ADDED NOTE: On October 25, 2012 Lena won the prize for the “Scariest Costume” at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Hotel’s “Yappy Hour Howl-o-ween” event. To go with our scary, ferocious little lion, my husband and I dressed up in Safari gear equipped with pith helmets, cameras and binoculars. Lots of fun and the proceeds for the event went to a local animal shelter.