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Teaching the dog to knit

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Tue, 2011-03-29 19:13 — potterdc

Thought you guys might enjoy this shot - I'm watching TV and knitting (Portuguese style) when Jampa, our 18 month old Tibetan mastiff, climbs onto the sofa and lays her head down on my arm. After trying to grab the yarn in her mouth (unsuccessfully) she just closed her eyes...and fell asleep, resting on my arm as I knit.

My partner Scott snapped the photo.

She's a handful, but nothing quite like a 100 pound dog who insists on cuddling.

Jonathan in DC

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Thu, 2011-03-31 14:15 — davidjames181
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Awwww, so cute mine does the

Awwww, so cute mine does the same thing, although she usually manages to grab the yarn with her paw. The miniature dachshund on the other hand loves to try and pass through may circular needle as I'm knitting lol.

Thu, 2011-03-31 13:50 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Really cute. My Wednesday

Really cute. My Wednesday night knitting group enjoyed the story, as well. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Thu, 2011-03-31 09:48 — jessemkahn
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adorable. do you brush her

adorable. do you brush her and save her fur for future yarn? i'm keeping a hoard from my cat to one day spin some yarn.

Fri, 2011-04-01 06:18 — potterdc
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Have done in the past - but

Have done in the past - but we get so much every year that I've stopped collecting it!!!

Fri, 2011-04-01 06:46 — MMario
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A bag of it would be a great

A bag of it would be a great door prize for a knitting retreat.....a unique item for the spinners present

Thu, 2011-03-31 01:46 — TheKnittingMill
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That's SO adorable I can

That's SO adorable I can barely stand it!!! Suki's slumbering in the crux of my arm as I type this. I wish I lived close enough to you guys to dog sit—Jampa is such a cutie!
The Knitting Mill

Wed, 2011-03-30 14:59 — Kerry
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Cute.

Cute.

Wed, 2011-03-30 04:22 — AKQGuy
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While your teaching, I have

While your teaching, I have 5 and a cat that could take lessons?

Tue, 2011-03-29 22:52 — Bill
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Absolutely charming!!!

Absolutely charming!!!

Tue, 2011-03-29 21:04 — purlyman
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Cute!! Dogs (and kitties)

Cute!! Dogs (and kitties) are great! Your Jampa is 20 of our little Kenneth!! Thanks for sharing the pic!