Who loves you, baby? Your dog does, that's who, and there's no creature more deserving of a hand-knit expression of that love. He'll look darn cute in any number of the more than 20 easy-to-follow patterns in Knitting for Dogs. You'll find designs here for every kind of dog, from sequined sweaters for your toy dog princess to a sport coat with racing stripes for your L or XL big boy. Stylish accessories include a cat-shaped squeaky toy and lightweight doggie saddlebag. But why stop there? Knit a hat with Fair Isle trim or fingerless Aran gloves to match your pet's jaunty sweater.

Whether you're a beginner or expert knitter, on the cutting edge of fashion or all about what's practical, you'll find something here to please both you and your canine companion. Foolproof instructions on how to properly measure your dog ensure that each project comes out just right for your pooch.

Kristi Porter is a knitwear designer, technical editor, teacher, and author of Knitting Patterns for Dummies.